New Delhi/IBNS, Nov. 4 -- The Centre has extended the service period of Agniveers by two years, potentially increasing their tenure under the Agnipath scheme from four to six years, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced on Wednesday.

Describing the decision as a "significant day" for the Indian armed forces and Agniveers, General Subramani said the Cabinet had created an opportunity for recruits to continue their association with the military beyond their initial four-year engagement.

The revised arrangement comes as the first batch of Agniveers approaches the end of its four-year service period.

Explaining the decision, General Subramani recalled that the Agnipath scheme, introduced on June 14, 2022, provide...