Agnipath Scheme: Anand Mahindra made a big announcement on 'Agniveer'

Since the announcement of the Agnipath Scheme, protests are taking place across the country and violence is taking place at many places. Meanwhile, Mahindra Group has announced to give jobs to 'Agniveers' after four years of service in the Army. Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra himself tweeted this information.

Anand Mahindra has expressed grief over the ongoing violence in many states regarding the Agnipath scheme. He tweeted and said, 'Saddened by the violence happening over the Agneepath program. Last year when the scheme was considered, I had said and reiterated that the discipline and skills that Agniveer will learn will make him particularly employable.

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra offered to hire 'Agniveers' after four years of service in the army. He further said in the tweet, 'Mahindra Group will give such trained, capable youth a chance to recruit (job) with us.'

On June 14, the central government had announced the Agnipath scheme, through which the recruits would get a chance to serve in the army for four years. However, after this period, the army will extend the service of 25 percent of the soldiers. However, since the announcement of the scheme, protests are taking place in many states of the country and youth have come out on the streets regarding this. Demonstrations have turned violent in many states and protesters are damaging railways and other government properties.