Saralnama75% of Agniveers may get permanent appointments in the Indian Army. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tanot and Longewala on during his two-day Jaisalmer trip. He will meet soldiers at the border and pay tribute to martyrs. Singh will then join the Army Commanders' Conference. The conference, dubbed 'Year of Reforms', focuses on national security, military preparedness, and structural reforms. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will propose increasing permanent appointments of Agniveers from 25% to 75%. The meeting will also discuss better utilization of veterans' experience and increasing 'jointness' among the three services. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 09:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 75% of Agniveers may get permanent appointments in the Indian Army
- Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tanot and Longewala on 25 Oct 2023 during his two-day Jaisalmer trip
- He will meet soldiers at the border and pay tribute to martyrs