The Government of India replaced its regular recruitment process for Indian Armed forces to 'Agnipath Scheme' on 14 June 2022 which now about to complete five-year tenure. This scheme includes four-year tenure of service including six-months training, with 25 percent of intake rate and 75 percent rate for exit.
On the fiscal dimension, this scheme succeeded, as it projected to save ₹90,000 Cr annually by 2040 by transitioning from regular pension scheme to definite contribution to the armed personnel with Rs. 11.72 lacs as seva-Nidhi on retirement.
However on operational dimension, it stumbled in balancing the shortfall of personnel of approximately 21,000. It also raised the unemployment rate of trained Agniveers with the current 75 percent which is about sixty to seventy thousands personnels which raises the concern of internal security. In addition to this, the recent Public Standing Committee reports highlighted that only 6 months training is not enough for mechanised infantry.
The following recommendation are submitted by PSC are — first, to integrate existing Agniveer into a dedicated CAPF recruitment procedure, by absorbing 50 percent of the total annual exist. Second, impose mandatory reservation of five years of post exit. Third, increase the retention rate to 40 percent.
Sources — PIB, Ministry of Defence, Parliamentary Standing Committee Report
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