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India Gazette
4 hours ago
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- India Gazette
"Big step": BJP MP Jagdambika Pal praises UP govt for announcing 20% reservation to ex-Agniveers in state police force
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday praised the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to give 20 per cent reservation to ex-Agniveers in direct recruitment to several posts in the state police force. Speaking to ANI, Pal termed it as 'a big step' in the direction of what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said when the Agniveer scheme was implemented. 'When the Agniveer scheme was implemented, even at that time the Prime Minister had said that this is a scheme through which we will prepare people for the Army but after the armed forces, if they want to work in their states, they will be given priority and today the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a big step in that direction. Agniveers will get 20 per cent reservation in UP Police,' Jagdambika Pal said. This announcement was made by Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, who said that today it was decided to give 20 per cent horizontal reservation to Ex-Agniveers. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Khanna stated, '... the Government of India had introduced a very ambitious scheme, Agneepath, under which the age limit for employing Agniveers and to strengthen them in every way was kept between 17.5 to 21.5 years for 4 years, and after that they were sent off after giving incentives... Today, it has been decided to give 20% horizontal reservation to is a big decision in itself. A provision for 3 years relaxation has also been made for them...' Praising the decision, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that 'Agniveers', determined to serve Mother India, are the invaluable treasure of the nation. 'For their respectable adjustment after 4 years of service @UPGovt has decided to provide 20% horizontal reservation to former Agniveers in the state police recruitment and 3 years relaxation in the age limit,' CM Yogi said on X. 'Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to provide 20% reservation to Agniveers. This reservation will be applicable in the direct recruitment of Police Constable, PAC, Horse Mounted Constable and Fireman. Trained, disciplined and dedicated former Agniveers will now participate in achieving the concept of 'Safe Uttar Pradesh - Prosperous Uttar Pradesh,' the UP CM added. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
UP Cabinet approves 20 per cent reservation for former Agniveers in police recruitment
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): In its first, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a proposal to provide 20 per cent horizontal reservation to former Agniveers in the recruitment process for various posts in the Uttar Pradesh Police. This reservation will apply to direct recruitment for the positions of police constable, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), Mounted Constable, and Fireman. This significant move by the Yogi Adityanath government aims to provide career opportunities to former Agniveers and bolster the state's security forces with well-trained, disciplined, and motivated personnel. On Tuesday, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the trained and dedicated former Agniveers will now participate in achieving the 'Safe Uttar Pradesh - Prosperous Uttar Pradesh' concept. 'For their respectable adjustment after 4 years of service@UPGovthas decided to provide 20% horizontal reservation to former Agniveers in the state police recruitment and 3 years relaxation in the age limit. Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to provide 20% reservation to Agniveers. This reservation will be applicable in the direct recruitment of Police Constable, PAC, Horse Mounted Constable and Fireman,' CM Yogi wrote in a post on X. Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna stated that the primary objective of this decision is to ensure meaningful post-service employment opportunities for Agniveers who complete their four-year tenure under the Agneepath scheme. He emphasised that this reservation will apply across all categories within their respective groups, including General, SC, ST, and OBC. For example, an SC Agniveer will get the benefit within the SC category, and similarly for OBC and other groups. 'We would like to specially congratulate the UP CM for taking care of the future of Agniveers. A provision of 3-year age extension has also been made for those who have served for 4 years as Agniveer, and 20% horizontal reservation was announced by the CM through a resolution passed in the cabinet. This is a big decision in itself, and it will give us a trained force... It has provisions for constables, PAC, horse riders and firemen in the Police,' Khanna told ANI. He also announced that former Agniveers applying for these posts will be eligible for a three-year age relaxation. The first recruitment batch under this policy is expected to be initiated in 2026, coinciding with the return of the first batch of Agniveers. While several states and central forces have introduced reservation policies for Agniveers - such as Haryana and Odisha offering 10 per cent - Uttar Pradesh has taken the lead by implementing 20 per cent horizontal reservation, setting a new benchmark at the national level. This decision not only honours the service of Agniveers but also ensures their continued contribution to national security in a new capacity. The Agneepath scheme, introduced by the Government of India in 2022, allows youth to serve in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy as Agniveers for a period of four years. The scheme includes six months of training, and upon completion, 25 per cent of Agniveers are inducted into regular service based on performance, while the remaining 75 per cent are encouraged to pursue other career opportunities. At the time of the scheme's launch, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had assured that former Agniveers would be given preference in the Uttar Pradesh Police and PAC. With the implementation of this 20 per cent reservation policy, that commitment has now been fulfilled. This initiative not only provides a stable career path for former Agniveers but also strengthens the state's security infrastructure with skilled and experienced young talent. (ANI)
The Hindu
9 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% reservation for former Agniveers in police recruitment
The U.P. government on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) approved a proposal to provide 20% reservation to former Agniveers for recruitment to various posts in the Uttar Pradesh Police. The horizontal reservation will apply in direct recruitment as Police Constable, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), Mounted Constable, and Fireman. 'The main objective of this decision is to ensure meaningful post-service employment opportunities for Agniveers, who complete their four-year tenure under the Agneepath scheme. This reservation will be applicable across all categories — General, SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and OBC (Other Backward Class) —within their respective groups. For example, an SC Agniveer will get the benefit within the SC category, and similarly for OBC and other groups,' Suresh Kumar Khanna, U.P. Finance Minister, said after the State Cabinet meeting. The U.P. government also said that former Agniveers applying to these posts would be eligible to a three-year age relaxation. The first batch of recruitments under the policy is expected to be initiated in 2026, coinciding with the return of the first batch of Agniveers. 'This decision not only honours the service of Agniveers but also ensures their continued contribution to national security in a new capacity,' the State government said in a statement. The Agneepath scheme, introduced by the Union government, enables youth to serve in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy as Agniveers for a period of four years. In July 2024, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that the State government would provide reservations to Agniveers in government services. 'When Agniveers return after their service, the Uttar Pradesh government will provide these youth the facility of adjustment in the police service and PAC on a priority basis,' Mr. Adityanath had said.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
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- Indian Express
UP Cabinet okays 20% quota for ex-Agniveers in police, fire service hiring
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide 20% reservation to former Agniveers in direct recruitment to the state police force, including the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC), Mounted Police, and the Fire Services. Like ex-servicemen, former Agniveers will also get a relaxation of three years in the upper age limit based on their service duration. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Talking to the media after the meeting, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said the Agnipath Yojana launched by the Central government 'offers an opportunity for 'patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Army, Navy and the Air Force'. 'The primary objective of this decision is to ensure meaningful post-service employment opportunities for Agniveers who complete their four-year tenure under the Agneepath scheme. This not only recognises their service but ensures they can continue contributing to the nation's security infrastructure after their military stint. The reservation will be applicable across all categories — general, scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and other backward class (OBC). For example, an SC category Agniveer will get the benefit within the SC category, and similarly for OBC and other groups,' he added. The first recruitment batch under this policy is expected to be initiated in 2026, coinciding with the retirement of the first batch of Agniveers. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds cabinet meeting in Lucknow. — ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025 Several states and central forces have introduced reservation policies for Agniveers with Haryana and Odisha offering 10%. At the time of the launch of the Agneepath scheme, Chief Minister Adityanath had assured that former Agniveers would be given preference in the state police force, including the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary. The move by the Yogi government aims to not only provide career opportunities to former Agniveers but also to bolster the state's security forces with well-trained, disciplined, and motivated personnel, the government said. The Agneepath scheme was introduced by the Central government in 2022 to serve in the defence services — Army, Air Force and Navy — as Agniveers for a period of four years. The scheme includes six months of training, and upon completion, 25% of Agniveers are inducted into regular service based on performance, while the remaining 75% are encouraged to pursue other career opportunities. Minister Khanna said that 10 of the 11 proposals presented before the Cabinet were given approval.
India Gazette
12 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh govt announces 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers in police department
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government will provide 20 per cent horizontal reservation to ex-Agniveers in recruitment to several positions in the state police force. This announcement was made by Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, who said that today it was decided to give 20 per cent horizontal reservation to Ex-Agniveers. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Khanna stated, 'Regarding the 20 per cent reservation to Ex-Agniveers in Uttar Pradesh police force... You are well aware that the Government of India had introduced a very ambitious scheme, Agneepath, under which the age limit for employing Agniveers and to strengthen them in every way was kept between 17.5 to 21.5 years for 4 years, and after that they were sent off after giving incentives... Today, it has been decided to give 20% horizontal reservation to is a big decision in itself. A provision for 3 years relaxation has also been made for them...' Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' stated that the Council of Ministers has approved the creation of a letter of comfort for establishing a new unit for the production of frozen ready-to-eat food items to be set up by Haldiram Snacks in Gautam Buddha Nagar. He said, 'A meeting of the high-level committee was held on 25.2.2025. In this, a proposal was made to issue a letter of comfort to Haldiram Snacks. The Council of Ministers approved the creation of a letter of comfort for establishing a new unit for the production of frozen ready-to-eat food items to be set up by Haldiram Snacks in Gautam Buddha Nagar...' A cabinet meeting was held today in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said, 'Under the leadership of PM Modi, the nation has progressed a has become the fourth largest economy and India will become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047...' (ANI)
