The Defense Ministry of India had told in 2017 that there are 12.64 lakh soldiers in our Army, 1.55 lakh in Air Force and 84 thousand in Navy. The soldiers who are currently recruited in the army are given 42 weeks of rigorous training.
In fact, the jawans become part of the unit after 5 to 6 years of duty. They come to know that now the army is their home, so their passion and dedication is of a very high level.
Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia (Retd) says, according to me, the Agneepath scheme has been brought to save the pension bill of Rs 1.52 lakh crore. This will reduce the strength of our defense.
In the jungles, mountains and high altitudes in which our jawans are now thrashing the enemies, how will these soldiers, who are recruited for 4 years, be able to work.
New boys are being said to be techno-friendly, but these places require passion and specialization, not technology, which comes from complete dedication and proper training.
What will the 75% who will be withdrawn, do?
The government is not changing the recruitment base. The criteria have not been changed either. Only the terms of service have changed. Meaning people will come only those who were coming till now. The only difference will be that now we were working for 17 years and now we will do 4 years. 25% will get more job opportunity for next 15 years but what will 75% who will be fired.
The same is being said to happen in Israel and the US, but Israel's population is less than Delhi. There is the question of survival. It is compulsory for everyone to join the army. And in the US, the situation is such that recruitment officers go from house to house and ask to join the army, because the people there have a habit of luxury.
There is no such situation in our country. From 4 years ago here, boys prepare to join the army. Because they know that, once you join the army, the whole family will be secure. But now why would someone prepare 4 years in advance for a 4 year job.
the army will always be young
On the other hand, Lieutenant General Satish Dua (retd) says that this exercise of the government is to make the army young. The jawan will remain in the army for a maximum of 25 years. With this the army will always remain young. New boys are technology friendly. This will benefit and the government's pension, salary expenses will also be saved.
They say that there will be some challenges for the army, but training can be done in less time also. Compulsory recruitment is done in other countries, so the jawans are not motivated. It is an advantage in our country that we will get motivated jawans.
Lump sum will get 12 lakhs
Boys between the age group of 17.5 to 21 years can apply. They will get fixed salary. 30 thousand in the first year, 33 thousand in the second year, 36500 in the third year and 40 thousand in the fourth year.
The total contribution towards service fund will be 10.04 lakhs. The jawan will get Rs 11.71 lakh after four years including interest. In case of death during service, Rs 1 crore will be given to the family. Recruitment will start in this scheme within the next 90 days.
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