Agnipath

19 Jul

Caste certificate being asked from Agniveers? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh clarifies

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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (July 19) brushed aside the allegation as a "rumour", amid opposition attacks on central authorities alleging that the Indian Army once sought caste certificates for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme, PTI reported. After several leaders, including BJP MP Varun Gandhi, tweeted an alleged record related to the Agnipath recruitment scheme that asked candidates to provide a caste and religion certificate, Rajnath Singh clarified, "I like to make it clear that this is a rumour. Before independence that (Employment) The machine that was once in the area is being continued and there is no alternative."

22 Jun

Agnipath scheme – a transformative move for Indian armed forces

The Union Cabinet unveiled the Agnipath scheme, a transformative move to modernise the country’s armed forces, create opportunities for the youth to serve the nation, and via soldiering, create a large pool of skilled youth who can contribute to India’s overall defence preparedness, as well with their skills and experience create opportunities for themselves and contribute to the growth of the economy. Skill India and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship are proud to be associated with the Agnipath scheme and will work closely with the Armed Forces in the implementation of the programme as the country prepares a…