Agnipath scheme protests live updates: 'This reform was long pending', says Defence Ministry
Anti-Agnipath protests in India: The Defence Ministry said that the announcements regarding the reservations for 'Agniveers' announced by the different ministries and departments were pre-planned and not in reaction to the arson that happened after the announcement of the scheme.
- Protests over Centre's Agnipath scheme are still on-going
- They claim it would end up depriving the recruited personnel of various monetary benefits
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New Delhi: Amid the ongoing nationwide protests against the recently launched Agnipath Recruitment Scheme, the Defence Ministry on Sunday (June 19) said that this reform was "long-pending". In a media briefing, Lt Gen Anil Puri, Addt'l Secy, Department of Military Affairs, said that they want to bring "youthfulness" and experience with this reform.
"Today, a large number of jawan are in their 30s and officers are getting command much later than in the past," he added.
"The announcements regarding the reservations for 'Agniveers' announced by the different ministries and departments were pre-planned and not in reaction to the arson that happened after the Agnipath scheme announcement," Puri stated.
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