National News / All three army chiefs will meet PM Modi to give information about 'Agneepath': Report

Amidst the opposition to the Agneepath scheme, the government has also issued the notification of the first recruitment. Now on Tuesday, the Chiefs of the three services will meet Prime Minister Modi to give information about this. Three army chiefs will give information related to recruitment to PM Modi.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jun 20, 2022, 08:44 PM
Delhi: Amidst the opposition to the Agneepath scheme, the government has also issued the notification of the first recruitment. Now on Tuesday, the Chiefs of the three services will meet Prime Minister Modi to give information about this. Three army chiefs will give information related to recruitment to PM Modi. Let us inform that the launch of the Agneepath scheme was done on 14 June. Since then, protests are being seen across the country.

PM Modi also mentioned

The youth selected under this scheme will be known as 'Agniveer'. On Sunday, Prime Minister Modi made an important statement regarding this scheme. Although he did not directly name the scheme and did not mention the protest itself. Simply PM Modi said that it is the misfortune of our country that when a good thing is brought, it is given a political color. Media also gets caught in it due to TRP.

comparison with agricultural laws

On Monday, PM Modi said in Bengaluru that some people may find this decision wrong but later it will prove to be good for the country. Opposition parties including Congress are calling this plan a big mistake of the government. This is being compared with agricultural laws which were withdrawn by the government. Many critics also say that the government will have to withdraw this plan. However, it has been clearly stated by the Ministry of Defense that the plan will not be withdrawn.

The army has said that this is a global trend. Was waiting for this arrangement for a long time. The induction of youth into the army in large numbers would help in further preparation for fighting modern warfare. It was said from the army that the tech savvy youth can prove beneficial for the Indian Army. Through this scheme, a balance of senses and enthusiasm will be created in the army. Let us inform that only youth between 17.5 years to 21 years can be admitted under the Agneepath scheme. However, this time a relaxation of two years has been given.