‘Agniveers’ Will Get Priority In Jobs In CAPFs, Assam Rifles: MHA

Mumbai: The ‘Agniveers’ who complete four years’ service in the military under the ‘Agnipath’ scheme will be given priority in recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, said the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Shah said a “detailed planning” work has been started in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) following the decision. Shah announced on Twitter that he welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme, which aims to transform the armed forces.

“Agnipath scheme is a visionary and welcome decision by Prime Minister Modi Ji for the bright future of youth. In this context, today the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to give priority to Agniveers who have completed four years under this scheme in the recruitment of CAPFs and Assam Rifles,” Shah said in a series of tweets in Hindi.

“With this decision taken by the Home Ministry under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi, the youth trained by the ‘Agnipath’ scheme will be able to contribute to the service and security of the country. Detailed planning work has been started on this decision,” Shah said.

Unveiling the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that it is a transformative initiative that will provide a youth profile to the armed forces.

“Under the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, Indian youth will be provided an opportunity to serve as firefighters in the armed forces,” Singh said.

Agneepath scheme has been brought to strengthen India’s security. Firefighters will be given a decent salary package and an exit retirement package after four years of service.

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