Today average age is around 32 yrs, in time to come it’ll further come down to 26 yrs-this’ll happen in 6-7 years. In order to transform armed forces into youthful, tech-savvy, modern, there’s a need to harness the youth potential&make him a future-ready soldier: Lt Gen Anil Puri
On completion of 4 years, agniveers will get an opportunity to apply voluntarily for regular cadre. Based on merit, org requirement, up to 25% shall be selected from that batch: Lt Gen Anil Puri, Additional Secretary, Dept of Military Affairs