Centre has announced several beneficial and supporting measures for Agnipath recruitment scheme

NEW DELHI-  Government of India has announced several beneficial and supporting measures in the last few days to allay apprehensions surrounding the Agnipath recruitment scheme into armed forces and to ensure support to Agniveers. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and several state governments have announced that Agniveers, after serving the armed forces for 4 years, will be given preference in filling of vacancies in police forces. Several other departments have also announced support to the Agnipath scheme to enhance the capabilities of the Agniveers and ensures a bright

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1. Government announces several support measures for Agniveers
2. Defence Ministry reserves 10 percent posts in Coast Guard and Defence PSUs for Agniveers
3. 2 years age relaxation for recruitment of Agniveers for the first year
4. Home Ministry to reserve 10 percent vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles for Agniveers
5. State governments announce preference to Agniveers in state police recruitment
6. MHA to give three years age relaxation beyond prescribed upper age limit to recruitments in CAPFs and Assam Rifles
7. Employment Opportunities in Merchant Navy for Agniveers from Indian Navy, six service avenues for induction announced
8. National Institute of Open Schooling to launch customized courses for 10^th pass Agniveers and help them obtain 12^th pass Certificate
9. Education Ministry to recognize in-service training received by Agniveers as credits for graduation
10. Customized Degree courses by IGNOU for Agniveers to enable them to pursue civilian careers
11. Agniveers to get Skill India certification while in service to help them pursue opportunities in entrepreneurship and civilian jobs
12. Public Sector Banks, Insurance Companies & Financial Institutions to support Agniveers through suitable credit
13. Corporate houses welcome Agnipath scheme, express desire to recruit Agniveers after they complete their service