2,500 candidates shortlisted in army’s Agniveer recruitment rally in Assam
The rally provided a valuable opportunity for the youth of Assam, particularly from the Lower Assam region, to embark on a career in the army as Agniveers.
The rally provided a valuable opportunity for the youth of Assam, particularly from the Lower Assam region, to embark on a career in the army as Agniveers.
The Chief Minister made these remarks to the media at his official residence this evening, before attending the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi.
State Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said if an Agniveer is hired on a monthly salary of Rs 30,000, his state government would give him Rs 60,000 as a subsidy to the industry setup.
"Recruitment in the army is not just a job but is also related to passion/respect on which the government must pay attention," she stressed.
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief and BJP leader R.K.S. Bhadauria on Thursday refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claim that a slain Agniveer was not paid the compensation amount.
The Indian Army outlines the financial support for Agniveer soldier's family after their sacrifice in Siachen, the world's highest militarized zone.
The remarks come after the army said Singh (19) died while on sentry duty in Rajouri sector due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury.
Congratulating the Agniveers on being the pioneers of the path-breaking Agnipath Scheme, the prime minister affirmed they will make the armed forces youthful and tech savvy.
