New Delhi. For the past several days, there is a strong protest against the ‘Agneepath Yojana’ of the Central Government in the country. In this episode, scary pictures are coming out from many states. Due to its opposition, many people across the country are not averse to taking advantage of this protest and damaging government properties. The opposition to the ‘Agneepath scheme’ has reached its peak in many places including Bihar, Bengal and Telangana. Violent protests continue in Bihar on the third day of the agitation. On the other hand, in Jaunpur, UP, the protesters set a bus on fire.
10 percent reservation for Agniveers – Defense Ministry
After all this, now the central government has made a big announcement for the Agniveers. Now it has been announced to give 10 percent reservation to Agniveers in the recruitments to be done under the Ministry of Defense. Let us inform that the Ministry of Defense has shared this information by tweeting. It said that the proposal of 10 percent reservation for Agniveers has been sent by the Defense Ministry to the Defense Minister and it has also been approved by him. Now after getting the approval, necessary amendments will be made in it soon. After all this, this decision will be implemented.
According to the Ministry of Defense, Coast Guard Agniveers will be given reservation in appointments in 16 companies of Defense Public Sector Undertaking along with Indian Coast Guard and Defense Civilian Posts. For information, let us tell you that it was told by the Ministry of Home Affairs that under the Agneepath scheme, it was asked to give 10 percent reservation for Agniveers who have completed four years.