Good News! for those who always wanted to join Indian Arm forces and serve the country. Now you will get a chance to serve the nation for 4 years.
The Defence Ministry of India today announced the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme (Agniveer Yojana) for 45,000 youngsters. The scheme has been finalized by the central government and will be implemented soon.
The youths will be recruited as soldiers for 4 years and will be named ‘Agniveer’. Under this recruitment scheme, you will have the option to join Indian Arm Forces (Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
Improved battle preparedness through transformative evolution with energetic, fitter, diverse, more trainable, and resilient youth, suited to the changing dynamics.
Selection of the best with rigorous & transparent selection process.
Youthful profile by optimal balance of youth & experience.
Harness benefits of skill India by induction from tech institutes.
Individuals:
Opportunity for youth to fulfil dream of joining the armed forces and serve the nation.
Imbibe military discipline, motivation, skill, and physical fitness.
Resume so unique that an Agniveer will stand out in the crowd.
Smooth integration into society with skill screening assessment sets, certification and diplomas/ higher education/ credits.
Good financial package making him more stable than his civilian counterparts.
Confident & better citizens by military training, team building, ethos & camaraderie forged over the year.
Nation:
National integration based on unity in diversity with equal opportunity to youth including women from all regions.
Nation building through empowered, disciplined & skilled youth with military ethos in civil society.
Age Limit: Age limit for Agniveer from 17 ½ to 21 years.
Recruitment: Candidates will be enrolled under the respective Service Act for a service duration of 4 years including training period. Recruitment as per terms and conditions.
Training: Imparted rigorous military training in existing training centers.
Service: Opportunity to serve the nation in varied terrain from mountain to deserts, on Land Sea or Air.
Financial Package:
Composite Annual Package:
1st year package approximately
Rs.4.76 Lacs
Upgration up to approximately
Rs.6.92 Lacs in 4th year
Allowance (Salary):
Risk & hardship, ration, dress, travel allowances as applicable.
Seva Nidhi:
30% of monthly emoluments to be contributed by individuals.
Equal amount matched & contributed by the Govt.
Corpus of approximately Rs.11.71 Lacs after 4 years exempted from income tax.
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government-backed pension scheme designed for workers in the unorganized sector who lack statutory pension plans. The scheme, launched in 2015, encourages people to save for their retirement and provides financial stability in old age. It offers a guaranteed pension, tax benefits, death benefits, and an exit option, making it an attractive option for those in the informal sector.
Namo Drone Didi Yojana, launched by the Government of India, aims to empower rural women by providing them with agricultural drones and the necessary training to operate them. This initiative under the Sashakt Nari Viksit Bharat program seeks to modernize agricultural practices, increase productivity, and contribute to the new agricultural revolution in India. The scheme focuses on enhancing the financial autonomy and economic empowerment of women, especially those from lower economic groups, through the use of drone technology.
Objective:
Help rural women by giving them agricultural drones and training.
Update farming methods to boost productivity.
The Namo Drone Didi scheme provides 15,000 women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) with agricultural drones and training to perform tasks such as crop monitoring, fertilizer spraying, and seed sowing.
The scheme is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rural Development, and the Department of Fertilizers to ensure holistic interventions and efficient implementation.
The selection of eligible SHGs and feasible clusters is based on criteria to maximize the impact of the scheme, with financial assistance and loans provided to the SHGs for drone purchases.
Lead Fertilizer Companies act as intermediaries, procuring drones and transferring ownership to the SHGs, while also promoting the use of Nano Fertilizers.
Drone technology is transforming the Indian agriculture sector, enabling precision agriculture, resource optimization, and improved efficiency and safety for farmers.
The integration of drones in agriculture represents a significant step towards a more sustainable, efficient, and data-driven agricultural future in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has interacted with the Namo Drone Didis and distributed drones to 1,000 beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries:
15,000 women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Only SHGs women from lower economic groups can participate.
In order to further sustainable development and people’s well-being the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
The Government of India launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (Prime Minister’s Solar Home: Free Electricity Scheme) on February 13, 2024. The objective of this scheme is to install rooftop solar power plants in one crore (10 million) households across the country. The total financial outlay for this initiative is Rs. 75,021 crore (approximately $10.3 billion).
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a significant step towards the Government of India’s goal of promoting renewable energy and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. By installing rooftop solar plants in one crore households, the scheme aims to increase the adoption of clean energy and improve the energy access for millions of people across India.
The scheme is designed to provide free electricity to the beneficiary households, making it accessible and affordable for a large section of the population. The scheme would be implemented through the National Portal https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in. The subsidy/CFA under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana would be applicable to all applications submitted on the portal on or after 13-02-2024.
Praveen Nagar from Delhi not only efficiently utilized his rooftop but was also able to improve his lifestyle by signing up for PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. When are you going the solar way?
Goal: Get 1 crore (100 million) homes to use solar power on their roofs.
Help: Provide free or low-cost electricity to 1 crore (100 million) homes, up to 300 units of electricity per month, by installing solar panels on their roofs.
Electricity Generation: The installed solar power will produce 1,000 billion units of renewable electricity. This will help reduce 720 million tons of carbon dioxide (a harmful gas) over the 25-year lifetime of the solar projects.
Building the Solar Ecosystem: Develop everything needed to make solar power work, like new laws, factories to make solar parts, a network of suppliers, and places to maintain and repair the solar systems.
Benefits: Boost the local economy, create more jobs, and make the country’s energy supply more secure.
How to Apply for PM – Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
