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Agnipath Scheme (2022): Evolution, Implementation and Emerging Policy Challenges

The Agnipath scheme was launched by the Union Cabinet on 14th June 2022 approving an attractive recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the armed forces of India. The youth selected under this scheme are called Agniveers. (Press Information Bureau, 2022) 

The Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence undertook this initiative to engage youthful forces in the Army of India. Hence, it is a new HR management scheme for Armed forces, where youth are recruited for a period of four years. (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, n.d.)

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