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Agnipath is a game-changer scheme for Armed Forces: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has said that Agnipath is a game-changer scheme for the Armed Forces which is going to act as a force multiplier in making the Indian military one of the best in the world with a youthful, high-tech, and ultra-modern outlook.<br />''<br />''He was virtually addressing the MoU Exchange Ceremony's Outreach Programme with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in New Delhi today. Mr. Singh elaborated on the paradigm-shifting changes the Agnipath scheme is going to make in transforming the Armed Forces into a tech-savvy, well-equipped, and combat-ready unit to face future challenges.<br />''<br />''During the event, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and all three Services signed or exchanged MoUs or agreements with various stakeholders to facilitate continued education of Agniveers while serving in the Armed Forces and award of appropriate skill certificates in accordance with their expertise or experience. Under these MoUs, with the National Institute of Open School and Indira Gandhi National Open University, suitable 12th Class certificates and Bachelor's degrees will be awarded to the Agniveers respectively.<br />''<br />''Raksha Mantri stated that with the signing of these MoUs, Agniveers will be able to complete their education in a timely manner and develop additional qualities and skills. He said, when Agniveers return to society after being equipped with all these qualities, they will contribute to nation-building.  In a video message, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, these MoUs or agreements would empower the serving Agniveers to get the maximum benefit from their academic education and skill development. <br />

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