75 PERCENT AGNIVEERS
New Recruitment Policy: CISF and BSF set aside 10% constable jobs for former Agniveers
India's government has allocated 10% of CISF and BSF constable positions for former Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, aimed at rejuvenating security forces with younger recruits. This move follows debates in Parliament over the scheme's effectiveness. CISF and BSF directors detailed the recruitment process, highlighting exemptions and age relaxations for ex-Agniveers. The initiative aims to integrate experienced personnel into critical security roles, reflecting the government's commitment to strengthening national security.
Got a problem with Agnipath? Don't join it: HC underlines scheme's voluntary nature
The court was hearing a batch of pleas challenging the govt's Agnipath scheme. The scheme, introduced in June this year, sets out rules for the recruitment in the armed forces.
Agnipath: Necessary reform, unnecessary babel
Such revolutionary reform requires a degree of large-scale social adjustment. Public consultations and information dissemination through media should be used to create awareness. In a democracy, there are bound to be differing perspective on major transformative changes. Challenging the status quo is necessary and hard, so the political will should be lauded.
Scattered protests during bandh against Agnipath; Army issues notification for registration
In view of the bandh call, the Delhi Police had tightened security across the national capital and its bordering areas and warned of strict action against those trying to disrupt the law and order situation. Other states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Assam and Rajasthan had also heightened security and imposed prohibitory orders in some districts to thwart possible protests and violence during the strike.
