What is the Agnipath recruitment scheme?

The Indian Armed Forces have a shortage of officers and soldiers. The problem is that the country is full of people who are patriotic and want to serve but can’t. The armed forces want to recruit more young people but aren’t sure how to find them. The new Agnipath/Agniveer recruitment scheme could change all that. The program is designed to give young men and women a chance to join the military for four years. The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force will all benefit from the new policy. Agnipath Scheme: the good and bad sides of the same coin The new Agnipath program is meant to help the armed forces recruit younger people who are more physically fit than current service members. The program is designed to place young, combat ready soldiers on the front lines. The Indian Army is the first to implement the new policy, but it will likely be implemented by the other branches of the military in the future. The young recruits will be known as ‘Agniveers’ and will be given a four-year contract....