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New Delhi, 15 Jun (PTI): A modern battle field is more about having a young workforce, which is tech-savvy, claimed Lt Gen A Arun, General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, and asserted on Wednesday that the \u2018Agnipath Yogana\u2019 will meet the aspiration of youngsters aiming for a short stint in the armed forces.<\/p>\n
The scheme has been evolved keeping in mind the phenomenal changes in society and technology, and to equip the organisation to be future ready, he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn a modern battle field everyone requires a younger workforce. We need a tech-savvy or tech friendly armed force and a modern fighting soldier,\u201d Lt Gen Arun noted.<\/p>\n
Briefing reporters about Agnipath, a transformative scheme for recruiting youngsters into the defence forces unveiled by the central government, he said there is a desire among the youth, especially those in the border areas, to serve the country for a short duration, rather than settle for a service spanning about two decades.<\/p>\n
Indian youth will be provided an opportunity to serve in the armed forces as Agniveer. This has been brought to strengthen the security of the country and is a transformative scheme, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
About 46,000 Agniveers in the 17.5 to 21 years age group would be recruited for this short-term contractual scheme to enhance the youthful profile of the armed forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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