06Jul 2026

ARMED FORCES SEEK HIGHER RETENTION OF AGNIVEERS AFTER FOUR-YEAR TENURE

ARMED FORCES SEEK HIGHER RETENTION OF AGNIVEERS AFTER FOUR-YEAR TENURE Why in the News? Retention Proposal: The Indian Armed Forces are considering increasing the retention of Agniveers beyond the existing 25% after completion of their four-year service under the Agnipath Scheme. Operational Need: The proposal is driven by the requirement for a larger pool of …

07Jul 2024

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COMPENSATION DISPARITIES: AGNEEVEER VS. REGULAR SOLDIERS

Why in the news? Rahul Gandhi alleged discrepancies in compensation received by Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family compared to regular soldiers. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh countered with details of Agniveer compensation, sparking controversy. Source: PSM Key Differences in Compensation: Financial Assistance: Agniveers’ families receive Rs 1.65 crore, including insurance and ex gratia. Regular soldiers’ compensation varies …

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ARMED FORCES SEEK HIGHER RETENTION OF AGNIVEERS AFTER FOUR-YEAR TENURE

COMPENSATION DISPARITIES: AGNEEVEER VS. REGULAR SOLDIERS

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