Revised Guidelines on Agnipath Scheme Recruitment
(Source: Page 6, The Hindu)
| Topic: GS2: Government Policies and Interventions |
| Context |
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New Reforms:
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Extension of training duration from 6 to 8 months.
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Introduction of soft skills and vocational modules.
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Permanent absorption capped at 30% (earlier 25%).
Rationale:
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Responds to criticisms of short-term tenure instability.
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Aims to create a better-skilled, more employable ex-Agniveer population.
Concerns Still Prevail:
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Limited post-retirement job guarantees.
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Lack of clarity on pension and medical benefits for retained recruits.
| Practice Question: Do the recent revisions in the Agnipath Scheme address its structural and social limitations? Critically examine. |
