The Agnipath scheme was launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with the Chiefs of the three armed forces on June 14. This scheme would give an opportunity to the youth of Bharat to fulfill the dream of joining the Armed Forces and serving the nation. The Agnipath scheme would allow the patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the armed forces for a short period of four-year. Those who get enrolled in the armed forces under this scheme would be called Agniveers.
The Agnipath scheme is multi-pronged. It provides the youth of Bharat, not only the opportunity to fulfill their dream of joining the armed forces and give them the opportunity to serve the nation in varied terrain from mountains to desert, on the land, sea, or air but also will result in imbibing the military discipline, skill, and physical fitness.