Odisha CM Majhi announces 10% quota, five-year age relaxation for Agniveers in state’s Uniformed Services

The scheme is scheduled to be launched on September 17, with the Prime Minister visiting the state on the special day

July 27, 2024

Odisha CM announces reservation, age relaxation for Agniveers

In a significant development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a 10 percent reservation for Agniveers of his state in the state’s Uniformed Services.

The uniformed service of the state includes the police, fire services, forest department, etc.

Speaking to media persons at Lokseva Bhawan before leaving for Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, CM Majhi said: “All the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces are our pride. The Agniveers, who are trained by our defence forces, are qualified to serve the nation in various security-related sectors.”

He further said that the Agniveer Scheme is a historic initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17.

“This initiative has made our youth able and fearless so that they can face various challenges in life. That is why, the Odisha government has decided to recruit Agniveers in the state’s uniformed services.

“The state government will provide up to 10 percent reservation in its Uniformed Services for those Agniveers from the state who are not absorbed in the defence forces. There will also be 5 years of age relaxation for them,” the CM announced.

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