New Delhi: Extending the offer for 'Agniveers' in state police and allied forces, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that youth who complete four years of service under the central government's short-term recruitment programme ‘Agnipath’ will be given priority for jobs in the state.
"@UPGovt assures that 'Agniveers' post their service will be given priority for accomodation in Police & Police Allied Forces," tweeted the chief minister in Hindi. “The double engine government of BJP is continuously dedicated and fully committed for development of youth and secure their future,” tweeted the CM Office.
The announcement comes a day after Union home minister Amit Shah announced 'Agniveers' under the Agnipath scheme, will be given priority for jobs in paramilitary forces and Assam Rifles.
“Agnipath Yojana is a visionary and welcome decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the bright future of the youth. In this context, today, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) has decided to give priority to Agniveers who complete 4 years under this scheme for recruitment in CAPFs (central armed police forces) and Assam Rifles,” the home minister's office tweeted. “Detailed planning has already begun on this decision,” it added.
On Tuesday, the government announced the ‘Agnipath’ scheme to recruit soldiers, including women, for only four years in a major defence policy reform. 'Agnipath' is a pan India merit-based recruitment scheme for enrolling soldiers, airmen and sailors. The scheme provides an opportunity for youth to serve in the regular cadre of the armed forces.
Those retained will serve for a full term of another 15 years. The first four years, served under a contract, are not likely to be taken into consideration for the fixation of the final pensionary benefits. The other 75 per cent 'Agniveers' will be demobilized, with an exit or "Seva Nidhi" package of Rs 11-12 lakh, partly funded by their monthly contributions, as well as skill certificates and bank loans for help in their second careers.