Polity & Governance
Indian Express Explained · 5 NovConsider the following statements regarding the Agnipath scheme and the Seva Nidhi package:
Statements
- Under the Agnipath scheme, Agniveers are recruited for an initial four-year tenure, during which 30% of their monthly salary is deducted and deposited into the Agniveer Corpus Fund, with an equal matching contribution from the Government of India.
- After completing their four-year tenure, Agniveers who are not absorbed into the regular cadre receive a monthly pension in addition to the lump-sum Seva Nidhi payout.
- Under the original Agnipath scheme, 25% of Agniveers were to be selected on merit for absorption into regular service after completing the initial four-year tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?