The ‘Service Fund’ package of about ₹ 11.71 lakh will be paid at the time of discharge under the Agneepath scheme.
The ‘Service Fund’ package of about ₹ 11.71 lakh will be paid at the time of discharge under the Agneepath scheme.
Under the recruitment of firefighters Agneepath Scheme As per the terms and conditions of the scheme, shall form a separate rank distinct from any other existing rank and shall also have a distinctive insignia on his uniform. The Indian Air Force (IAF) in a detailed brief, ‘Agneepath Scheme for Enrollment in the Armed Forces’ stated that Agneepath is a “New Human Resource (Human Resource) Management Plan” for the Armed Forces.
“Agnivers will form a separate rank in the IA, which is different from any other existing rank… A distinctive insignia will be worn by Agniveers on their uniform during their service period. Detailed instructions will be issued separately,” the Army said. T&C State. “Recruitment will be on All India All Category Basis,” it said.
The personnel enrolled through the Agniveer Scheme shall undergo periodic medical examination and physical/written/field test as governed by the orders issued and the performance so displayed shall be referred to as “subsequent offer for enrollment in regular cadre”. ” will be considered for.
Both the Indian Army and the IAF said that upon discharge after completion of four years, a ‘service fund’ package would be paid to the Agniveers, so that they can return to the society for employment in other sectors, which is approximately ₹ 11.71 lakh. Will happen.
“Agnivar shall not be eligible for any pension or gratuity, nor shall they be eligible for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Canteen Stores Department (CSD) facilities, Ex-Servicemen status and other related benefits,” the conditions State. “The Official Secrets Act, 1923 prohibits firefighters from disclosing classified information obtained in the course of service to any unauthorized person or source.”
However, for the duration of the period of his engagement, Agniveer will be entitled to medical facilities in military hospitals as well as CSD provisions. They will also be entitled to honors and awards as per the extant guidelines governing the subject. Firefighters will be eligible for 30 days leave per year and sick leave based on medical advice.
Also on the enrollment process, the terms state that each Agneepath will be required to formally accept all terms and conditions of the Agneepath scheme, and for personnel below the age of 18, the enrollment form “signed by a parent”. / Guardian, as per the extant provisions”.
Firefighters completing their period of engagement in each batch will be provided an opportunity to apply for enrollment in the regular cadre based on organizational requirements and promulgated policies. “These applications will be considered by the Army in a centralized manner based on an objective criterion including performance during the period of their engagement and not more than 25% of each elite batch of Agniveers are enrolled in the regular cadre. will … after the completion of their four-year engagement period,” the army said.