In a significant move to bolster the Agnipath Scheme, the government of Assam ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have announced plans to absorb a majority of Agniveers into their respective state police forces.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the state government is committed to integrating most Agniveers from Assam into the Assam Police.
Taking to the microblogging platform X, CM Sarma emphasized Assam’s dedication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of modernizing the Indian Army.
He criticized the Opposition for attempting to undermine the scheme, stating, “Bharat will ensure Opposition’s mission – to weaken the Indian Army by spreading lies on #AgnipathScheme – is defeated.”
The Agnipath Scheme, launched by the central government in 2022, recruits individuals aged 17.5 to 21 into the Army, Navy, and Air Force on a four-year contractual basis, conferring the title of Agniveers. After their service, 25% of recruits are eligible for regular appointments.
Additionally, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has reserved 10% of vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces for former Agniveers.
