Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:25pm on 28 Mar 2024,Thursday Defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Agnipath scheme, assuring that it won't affect youths' futures. He stated the government's openness to adjustments if necessary. Singh emphasized the importance of a youthful armed forces profile and the scheme's benefits in fostering a tech-savvy spirit. He reassured the public of India's border security amidst tensions with China. The Agnipath initiative aims to recruit youths aged 17.5 to 21 for a four-year term, with an option to extend service. Singh's remarks came during the Times Now Summit, addressing queries on the scheme's criticism and India-China border tensions.
