Anger over Agnipath scheme: How protests unfolded across the country - In Pics

This scheme entails a recruitment process for individuals with ranks below that of officers, with the goal of deploying fitter, younger troops on the front lines, many of whom will be on four-year contracts. It's a game-changer that will give the Army, Navy, and Air Force a more youthful image.

 It aims to give young people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve their country and contribute to national development. The Armed Forces would be more youthful and vibrant. The Agniveers will receive a good monetary package as well as the opportunity to train in the best military ethos in civil society and institutions while also improving their skills and qualifications. 

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Soon after the scheme was announced on June 14, several people came out to the streets to protest against the four-year army recruitment programme. Since they would be serving the army for a limited, four years, there are no pension and healthcare benefits to the Agniveers. This has not gone well with the youth. News agency ANI had quoted a protester saying, "Where will we go after working for only four years? We will be homeless after four years of service. So, we have jammed the roads. We work hard to get inducted into the Armed forces. How will the service be for four years, with months of training and leaves? How will we protect the nation after getting trained for just three years? The government has to take back this scheme."

Smoke billows from a train after it was set on fire by people protesting against Centre's ''Agnipath'' scheme, in Ballia. (PTI)

Smoke billows from buses after they were set on fire by people protesting against Centre's ''Agnipath'' scheme, in Aurangabad. (PTI)

A bus that was set on fire by people protesting against Centre's ''Agnipath'' scheme, at Tappal in Aligarh, Friday, June 17. (PTI)

Protesters pelt stones during a demonstration against the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme for the Armed Forces, at Agra-Gwalior Highway on Friday. (ANI)

MMTS trains cancelled in Hyderabad due to anti-Agnipath protests. (ANI)

Cash worth Rs 3 lakh looted from a ticket office at Bihiya railway station amid protests against Agnipath Scheme, in Arrah on Friday. (ANI)