According to the government, the AGNEEPATH scheme was created to help the Armed Forces maintain a youthful profile. The scheme is similar to that adopted by countries like Israel and China. It will give young people who want to wear the uniform the chance to do so by drawing young talent from the community. The ‘jawans’ joining army under this scheme will be known as “agniveers”. The average age profile of the Indian Armed Forces is expected to decrease from 32 to 26.

What is the reason for all the chaos?

The Agneepath scheme brought up for long visioned goal of betterment of army and increasing the youth ratio is apparently hindering the present of army aspirants. The scheme closes the doors for aspirants below or above the slab of 17.5 to 21 years. (the bar is temporarily waived off for aspirants from past 2 years and is raised to 23 for them). The Agnipath scheme impliedly abrogates the old recruitment scheme. Under which recruitment was done for a period of 10 years with an allowable extension period of 4 years. The scheme further puts a condition as per which after 4 years only 25% of the recruits will be permanently appointed and the rest shall be retraited subject to a fitness examination. The scheme is said to be prejudicial to the overaged aspirants along with the ones being recruited with no job security.

Current situation of Riots?

Protests opposing the Agneepath scheme sparked in the sate of Bihar on Wednesday. These spread in no time to the rest of the country like wild fire. Currently the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana and Delhi are facing under violent riots. The protesters demand withdrawal of the scheme and continuation of the old procedures. The riots have been worsening with other unlawful activities including loots and arsons. As per the latest updated numbers

• About 230 trains were canceled.
• 61 violent protesters were arrested .
• Reportedly one peron died amid the violence.
• Cash worth Rs 3 lakh looted from a ticket office at Bihiya railway station in Arrah.
• Haryana Government suspended mobile network for next 24 hours.

What does the Agneepath scheme offer?

After this four-year tenure, the Agniveers will be reintegrated into civil life. Where they will be able to make a significant contribution to the nation-building process. Each Agniveer’s accomplishments will be documented in a certificate that will be included in his personal resume. Agniveers will be mature and self-disciplined at the end of their four-year stay, having realised the importance of becoming a better version of himself/herself both professionally and personally.
The routes and chances, after this service, that will open up for their advancement in the civic world will undoubtedly be a significant positive for country building.

The ‘Seva Nidhi’, of around Rs 11.71 lakh will provided to the recruits. This will enable the Agniveer to follow his or her future ambitions without financial. Selected candidates, chosen as regular cadre would be required to serve for a minimum of another 15 years. They would be subjected to the existing terms and conditions of service of Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks in the Indian Army. Their equivalents in the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, as well as that of Non Combatant enrolled in the Indian Air Force, as amended from time to time.

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