Srinagar, Nov. 5 -- The decision to extend the service tenure of Agniveers by two years and offer them a better opportunity to secure permanent positions in the armed forces could mark an important shift in India's military recruitment policy. It recognises a growing concern: young men and women who join the armed forces under the Agnipath scheme need greater career certainty, stability and a meaningful path forward. The Agnipath scheme was introduced to create a younger, fitter and more technologically prepared military. It brought a new recruitment model, under which Agniveers serve for four years, with up to 25 per cent eligible for retention in regular service, subject to organisational requirements and performance. While the scheme p...