The announcement of the defence recruitment scheme was attended by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, and Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

“Efforts are being made under the ‘Agnipath’ scheme to create a youthful profile of the Armed Forces.” It would help to prepare them for new technologies while also improving their health. This program will increase employment, said Defence Minister of India

The scheme will lead to a much more youthful and technically adept war fighting force by ensuring a fine balance between youthful and experienced personnel in the Armed Forces.

Agniveers enrollment will be undertaken through an online centralised system for all three services. Enrolment will be based on an ‘All India All Class’ basis and the eligible age will be in range from 17.5 to 21 years.

Advantages of the Agnipath Scheme

·       A transformative reform of the recruitment policy of the Armed Forces.

·       A unique opportunity for the youth to serve the country and contribute to Nation Building.

·       Armed Forces profile to be youthful and dynamic.

·       Attractive financial package for the Agniveers. The ‘Seva Nidhi’ of approximately Rs 11.71 lakh would aid the Agniveer to pursue his/her future dreams without the financial pressure, which is normally the case for young people from the financially deprived strata of society.

·       Opportunity for Agniveers to train in the best institutions and enhance their skills & qualifications.

·       Availability of well-disciplined and skilled youth with military ethos in civil society.

·       Adequate re-employment opportunities for those returning to society and who could emerge as role models for the youth.

Agniveers will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces Upon the completion of four years of service.

He said, Glad to launch the revamped #GallantryAwards Web Portal today. The website (https://gallantryawards.gov.in ) has been designed and developed to display the information on Gallantry Awards and the Awardees post-independence. Please visit the website and share your feedback with us.

While launching the Gallantry awards web portal, he said India has faced many challenges and wars with neighboring countries since its Independence, and in all the adverse conditions, our brave soldiers sacrificed their lives protecting the dignity and sovereignty of the nation.

About Gallantry Awards Web Portal

Gallantry Awards portal is an epic online platform in India that honours the indomitable spirit of Indian Bravehearts. It aims to serve as a one-stop virtual platform to holistically showcase and celebrate the bravery of the Gallantry Awardees of India.