Launched on June 14, 2022, the Agnipath recruitment scheme aims to lower the age profile of the Indian Armed Forces by inducting personnel on a short-term basis.
A false WhatsApp message claiming that the Agnipath Scheme has been reintroduced as the 'Sainik Saman Scheme' with modifications has prompted the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to issue a clarification.
The PIB Fact Check labelled the claim as “fake.” In a post on X, it stated,
“A #fake WhatsApp message claims that the Agnipath Scheme has been re-launched as 'Sainik Saman Scheme' after review with several changes including duty period being extended to 7 years, 60% permanent staff & increased income.”
The post further clarified, “The Government of India has taken no such decision.” A false WhatsApp message claiming that the ππ π§π’π©πππ‘ πππ‘ππ¦π has been reintroduced as the 'Sainik Saman Scheme' with modifications has prompted the @PIBFactCheck to issue a clarification. #PIBFactCheck #ΰ€
ΰ€ΰ₯ΰ€¨ΰ₯ΰ€΅ΰ₯ΰ€° The clarification from PIB underscores the importance of verifying information from official sources to avoid the spread of misinformation.
The Agnipath Scheme, launched on June 14, 2022, is designed to lower the age profile of the Indian Armed Forces by recruiting personnel on a short-term basis. This initiative aims to bring in younger recruits and provide them with a four-year term of service, after which some may be selected for permanent positions based on their performance and the needs of the armed forces.
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