The Economic Times

Agnipath tweaked after armed forces' feedback, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the decision to extend the tour of duty for Agniveers was based on feedback from the armed forces. The governments November 4 overhaul of the Agnipath scheme opens a route to permanent service for all recruits. Singh also called for stronger intelligence and surveillance capabilities, technological superiority and greater jointness among the armed forces.