ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash EP 195 - Will the Agniveer Scheme See Modifications? with Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd.)
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Jul 9, 2024 Former Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria defends the Agnipath scheme, emphasizing the need for a younger, tech-savvy military force. The podcast explores controversies around compensation, implications on armed forces, combat training under the scheme, conscription comparisons, transitioning from Air Force to politics, and BJP's stance on national security.
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Agnipath Scheme Development
- Agnipath scheme discussions lasted nearly two years, involving all stakeholders.
- Bhadauria emphasizes the scheme's focus on future restructuring and not solely on pension reduction.
On-the-Job Training
- RKS Bhadauria explains how Agniveers integrate into units and build combat effectiveness.
- Real training happens through on-the-job experience and teamwork within the unit.
Training Comparison
- Smita Prakash raises concerns about inadequate training based on the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Bhadauria says comparing Agniveers to soldiers with minimal training is inaccurate.