AGNIVEER will be given an
attractive customized monthly package along with Risk and Hardship allowances
as applicable in the three services. On completion of the engagement period of
four years, AGNIVEER will be paid one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package which shall
comprise their contribution including accrued interest thereon and matching
contribution from the Government equal to the accumulated amount of their
contribution including interest as indicated below”:
|
Year
|
Customized Package (Monthly) |
In
Hand (70%) |
Contribution
to AGNIVEER Corpus Fund (30%) |
Contribution
to corpus fund by Govt.of India |
|
All figures in Rs (Monthly Contribution) |
||||
|
First Year |
30000
|
21000
|
9000 |
9000 |
|
Second Year |
33000 |
23100
|
9900
|
9900 |
|
Third
Year |
36500
|
25580
|
10950
|
10950
|
|
Fourth
Year |
40000
|
28000
|
12000 |
12000 |
|
Total
contribution in AGNIVEER Corpus Fund
after four years |
Rs
5.02 Lakh |
Rs
5.02 Lakh |
||
|
Exit After 4 Year : Rs 11.71 Lakh as
Seva Nidhi Package (Including, interest accumulated on the above amount as
per the applicable interest rates would also be paid) |
||||
It is observed from the PIB that the ‘Seva Nidhi’ will be exempt from
Income Tax. There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and pensionary benefits.
AGNIVEER will be provided a non-contributory Life Insurance Cover of Rs 48 lakh
for the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Armed Forces. One
time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to be paid to AGNIVEERS upon completion of
engagement period of four years
It is
evident from the PIB that” during this period of service to the nation, the
AGNIVEER will be imparted with various military skills and experience,
discipline, physical fitness, leadership qualities, courage, and patriotism.
Post this stint of four years, the AGNIVEER will be infused into the
civil society where they can contribute immensely to the nation-building
process. The skills gained by each AGNIVEER will be recognized in a
certificate to form part of his unique resume. AGNIVEER , on completion of
the four-year tenure in the prime of their youth, will be mature and
self-disciplined with the realization to become a better version of
himself/herself both professionally as also personally. The avenues and
opportunities that will open up for their progress in the civil world after
AGNIVEER tenure would certainly be a big plus towards nation-building.
Moreover, 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”.
The terms
and conditions under the AGNIPATH scheme, as observed from the PIB are the AGNIVEER
will be enrolled in the Forces under respective Service Acts for a period of
four years. They would form a distinct rank in the Armed Forces, different from
any other existing ranks. Upon the completion of four years of service, based
on organizational requirements and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces
from time to time, AGNIVEER will be offered an opportunity to apply for
permanent enrolment in the Armed Forces. These applications will be considered
in a centralized manner based on objective criteria including performance
during their four-year engagement period and up to 25 percent of each specific
batch of AGNIVEER will be enrolled in the regular cadre of the Armed
Forces. Detailed guidelines will be issued separately. Enrolment will be
undertaken through an online centralised system for all three services with
specialized rallies and campus interviews from recognized technical institutes
such as Industrial Training Institutes and National Skills Qualifications
Framework, among others. Enrollment will be based on ‘All India All Class’ basis
and the eligible age will be in the range from 17.5 to 21 years. AGNIVEER
will meet the medical eligibility conditions laid down for enrolment in the
armed forces as applicable to respective categories/trades. The educational
qualification for AGNIVEER will remain as in vogue for enrolment in various
categories. {For example: For entry into General Duty (GD) soldier, the
educational qualification is Class 10}.
However,
it may be mentioned that Government raises the age limit to 23 under the
AGNIPATH scheme. I suggest to the Government of India if possible instead of
four years it may be extended to ten years.
Ad per
the PIB, altogether 46,000 AGNIVEER to be recruited this year and recruitment
rallies will commence in 90 days
Appreciate your suggestion and also like to add regular P.F and gratuity provision for them.
ReplyDeleteYes Youth skill development,leadership qualities with value based education is the need of the hour.Youngest youth in India is number one.Make them Indian Citigens to progress or destruction of theirs lives and the Country.
ReplyDeleteDear Shankar Chatterji!
ReplyDeleteYou are educating people and creating responsibilities of Citigen which is need of the hour.Save Trees and Save Cows naturally Soil will be Saved.
While the Government is relaxing the entry age( news today), the larger issue is, longer regular employment for youngsters, mostly from rural India...there has been hordes of poor rustic youth physically preparing themselves for military service..the mindset of these youngsters is for job till late 50s.
ReplyDeleteThe Government may have its own economic and reasons for the new policy; may be they want to keep the soldiers young & give opportunity to more younger men in future.
I feel it not the right policy now, considering the present conditions.
Your suggestion to extend the age limit is worthwhile as it is considered by the Government 👏🌹🙏
Prof Surya Kumar, Tamil Nadu
We have to bring awareness and Conciousness in our youth any if grievances not the destructing of our own assets!There are many ways what Mahatma Gandhi taught to us.
ReplyDeleteAgnipath is a reform process Govt with to introduce for Army which has many positive aspects. But without discussing with other parties, there is misinformation campaign everywhere. Govt should come out with a white paper and dispell the wrong notion among youth. Prof Chatterjee's coverage and suggestions are Pragmatic. Timely one time age relaxation is announced. Though there are 46 000 job entries in Agnipath, physical standards,mental capabilities, basic educational skills are imperative. Youth must not destroy public property, as it belongs to all citizens and of the country. Military is not the only job, there are numerous jobs in unorganized sector and industry. But the crave for Pension and Govt Job are the driving instincts. On the whole, the situation could have been avoided, at this juncture. The Military Pension burden is 26%, which is highest compared to any other service. Hope youth understand the situation and not become impractical. Good Prof S Chatterjee brought this issue in its perspective.
ReplyDeleteProf Madhava Rao, former Professor and Head (GIS), NIRDPR, Hyderabad