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Central government extends Agnipath scheme by two years allowing second engagement with absorption option

The central government has extended the Agnipath scheme by two years, allowing 75 per cent of Agniveers to serve a second term with an option for permanent absorption.…

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The central government has extended the Agnipath scheme by two years, allowing 75 per cent of Agniveers to serve a second term with an option for permanent absorption. Military experts discuss the policy's impact on training, recruitment of Gorkha soldiers, and integration into police forces, highlighting the need for clarity on pay scales and pension.

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