Agnipath Scheme Protest: Student bodies call for bandh in Bihar, RJD extends support
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 18, 2022, 08:11:39 IST
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Agnipath Scheme Protest: Student bodies call for bandh in Bihar, RJD extends support

Protests against the Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme continued in several parts of the country for the third day on Friday. The protests, which started in Bihar, has now spread to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
15:02 (IST) Jun 17
Delhi: Police detain AAP student wing activists protesting against Agnipath
Delhi: Police detain AAP student wing activists protesting against Agnipath
14:51 (IST) Jun 17
Police detain protestors at Bihar's Hajipur railway station
Protestors agitating at Bihar's Hajijpur railway station against 'Agnipath', a recruitment scheme introduced by the Central government for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces, were detained on Friday, said the police."The situation at the moment is alright. Hooligans have been chased away. Some of them have been detained for questioning," said SP Hajipur, Maneesh.
14:30 (IST) Jun 17
Update: NER cancelled 34 express train, terminated two before their destination and has halted 19 trains on track due to violent protest.
14:28 (IST) Jun 17
All three metro lines in Hyderabad remain suspended until further notice.
14:26 (IST) Jun 17
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visiting six forward bases today where he would address the troops about the details of the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme. The aim is to explain the details of the scheme to the last man in the force: IAF
14:26 (IST) Jun 17
Training of first Agniveers to begin in December
14:22 (IST) Jun 17
Recruitment process to begin soon
14:22 (IST) Jun 17
Army chief General Manoj Pande feels the new scheme is beneficial to all
14:20 (IST) Jun 17
Hyderabad | Agnipath protestors set fire to 4-5 train engines & 2-3 coaches. We'll analyse the extent of the damage. Info of one person being injured. Train services temporarily halted for safety of passengers: AK Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager at Secunderabad railway station
14:19 (IST) Jun 17
Congress party condemns the violence across the nation and appeals for peaceful protest. Congress MP Sh. Deependra Hooda asks the union government to take back Agnipath scheme in national interest.
14:18 (IST) Jun 17
Congress Party briefing by Shri Deepender Singh Hooda at AICC HQ
Congress Party briefing by Shri Deepender Singh Hooda at AICC HQ
14:09 (IST) Jun 17
How other countries have adopted this model?
Several variations of the Agnipath scheme, or the "Tour of Duty" model", exist in other countries. The government said that while formulating the recruitment structure, the model of countries like Israel, US, China, France, Russia, UK and Germany was studied. The features were then modified and adapted as per the needs and requirements of the Indian armed forces. In US, most personnel enrol for four years, which is followed by a four-year reserve duty period. Soldiers can also opt for full service and are eligible for pensions and benefits after serving for 20 years. In China, recruitment is done on a conscription model (compulsory enrollment) with 4.5 lakh conscripts inducted for training each year. Conscripts must serve for two years. Israel also follows a conscription system. Russia follows a hybrid model of conscription and contractual service. Conscripts are given a year of training followed by a year of service and then put on reserve. Recruitment is done from these conscripts. Soldiers are given preferential admission to colleges and have the option of undertaking education at military institutions. France recruits soldiers on a contractual basis under several models - from one-year renewable contracts to five-year contracts.
13:55 (IST) Jun 17
Just in: One dead amid protests in Secunderabad
13:47 (IST) Jun 17
Around 1500 protesters gathered here and vandalized property at the Danapur station. 24 protesters were arrested. The identification of protestors will be done on the basis of CCTV & video footage available. FIR registered. Train services to be restored shortly: Patna DM
13:45 (IST) Jun 17
Law and Order will be maintained in Delhi in all circumstances. Police are ready for all emergencies and contingency. All kinds of unlawful assemblies are being immediately dispersed: DCP Central Shweta Chauhan on protests against Agnipath recruitment scheme
13:36 (IST) Jun 17
Protests over Agnipath scheme of army recruitment has reached Bengal as groups of young men held road blockades on Howrah Bridge and Bhatpara in north 24 parganas. Similar blockades were put up at Thakurnagar railway station on Bongaon – Sealdah route throwing train movement off tracks for an hour. Blockades have also been put up at Sevoke Road in Siliguri, hampering movement of hill bound tourists at the start of the weekend.
13:34 (IST) Jun 17
AISA has called for Bihar bandh on Saturday against Agnipath scheme
13:27 (IST) Jun 17
On short-term tenure
The government said that those wishing to be entrepreneurs after their service as Agniveers will get a financial package and bank loan scheme. Those wishing to study further will be given a 12th class equivalent certificate and a bridging course for further studies, and those who want salaried jobs will be given priority in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and state police. It added that several avenues are also being opened up for them in other sectors.