Haryana Announces Support Measures for Agniveers Ahead of Assembly Polls

Ahead of Haryana's assembly elections, the BJP government announced a 10% reservation for Agniveers in various posts including constables and forest guards. Additional benefits include interest-free loans and age relaxations. The Agnipath scheme, though controversial, provides short-term military recruitment with provisions for future employment.

In a move likely to impact the upcoming assembly polls, Haryana's BJP government unveiled a series of benefits for Agniveers. These include a 10% reservation in recruitment for constable, forest guard, and jail warden positions.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also announced interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh for Agniveers wishing to start their own businesses.

Furthermore, age relaxation and financial incentives for industrial units employing Agniveers were introduced, alongside priority arms licences, amidst ongoing criticism of the Agnipath scheme.

(With inputs from agencies.)