By raising the age limit and permanent retention quota to 50 per cent, the government can attract committed and skilled individuals, ensure the armed forces' operational readiness and achieve a balanced mix of youthful enthusiasm and experience
Appearing for some of the appellants, Advocate Arunava Mukherjee said he was not challenging the scheme but only seeking directions to complete the previously notified recruitment process to Army and Air Force.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked district authorities to provide full support for 'Agnipath' recruitment rallies after the Army flagged "vacillating" support from local administration.
Vehemently opposing Agnipath, Mann said this scheme was against the country s youth. Leader of Opposition and Congress legislator Partap Singh Bajwa demanded that the Agnipath scheme should be withdrawn.