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General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, announced potential reforms to the Agnipath scheme, focusing on leave policies, age limits, and retention strategies for Agniveers. Plans include increasing leave from 30 to 90 days to align Agniveers with regular soldiers and raising the recruitment age limit from 21 to 23, broadening eligibility and enhancing candidate quality. Discussions on increasing retention from 25% to 50% will occur after December 2026, allowing the Army to assess the initial cohort’s performance. These changes reflect a commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and operational effectiveness, aiming to create a more skilled and adaptable Indian Army.
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