On 14th June 2022, Indian Ministry of Defence announced "Agnipath Scheme" for recruitment of soldiers as "Agniveers" in various branches of operations such as general duty, technical and nursing etc. in all the three wings of armed forces. The age limit for recruitment is 17.5 to 21 years with qualification ranging from non-matric to 10+2 depending on the branch of recruitment. This recruitment will be for a period of 4 years only where they will be paid monthly salary and at end of 4 years term they will be paid a sum of Rs 11.7 Lakh. Moreover 25 % of the recruitee will be given further an extention of 15 years. Many of the remaining 75% may be potential candidates for recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces(CAPF) and State Police Forces(SPF), and other security services and non-security services in private sector.

"Agnipath Scheme" of Govt. of India would be a game changer for security forces as well as youths of India as it will provide multiple benefits and opportunities to both security forces and youths. Through this scheme, armed forces will be benefitted from young, strong and technically savvy security forces at reasonable cost. It will enhence the employment opportunities to youths in other public and private sector due to acquired skills in defence, discipline, teamwork and physical fitness. Those who wish to pursue higher studies or start an enterprize after end of 4 years tenure will have adequate financial resources with them to fulfill their future dreams. In addition to that country will have a reserves force of militarily trained civilians which can be drafted into armed forces immediately during time of crisis. More importantly, it will create a large number of disciplined and well trained civilians in society.

There are some politically motivated demostration against this scheme is going on in some parts of the country which is against the national interest. The government should deal it with iron hands and implement this scheme at earliest.