Agnipath: leaner army vs insecure soldiers

India’s Cabinet has created a pathway for Agniveers to enter regular forces.

Agniveer scheme retains 25%; remaining recruits receive two-year extensions before absorption.

Agniveer physical proficiency testing includes a final five-metre lateral shuttle.

Agniveer performance was positively assessed after the first cohort completed service.

An Agniveer returned home in uniform to bid farewell to his father.