Army Weighs Relief for Agniveers in Extended Tenure
The Army is considering relief for Agniveers, soldiers on short contracts, during their extended tenure. The relief comes after the four-year marriage ban that applies to them.
Context
Context: Agniveers are recruits under the Agnipath scheme, launched in 2022, who serve fixed-term contracts rather than full careers in the armed forces. Any change to their service rules affects thousands of young people and their plans.
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