Bharat Express

Agnipath scheme

The issue has sparked broader discussions, with a parliamentary panel recommending that families of Agniveers who die in the line of duty should receive benefits equivalent to those provided to families of regular military personnel.

On Friday, PM Modi defended the Agnipath Scheme and criticized the Opposition for politicizing national defense and security.

"Our first batch of Agniveers includes 272 female Agniveer trainees as well," Admiral Kumar said.

The Government launched the Agnipath scheme on June 15, 2022, to recruit both male and female aspirants into the 'below the officer's rank' cadre of the three services for a period of four years as Agniveers.

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said there was no reason to interfere with the scheme.