August 10th 2024.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, recently spoke about the Agniveer scheme and its potential to benefit Indian youths and serve the nation. According to Tripathi, a total of 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, have recently joined the service after completing 16 weeks of rigorous training.
Tripathi emphasized that this is an incredible opportunity for young Indians to join Agniveer and contribute to the Indian Navy, Army, and Air Force for a minimum of four years. He expressed his pride in those who have chosen to embark on this journey, and assured that after four years, if they choose not to continue, they can explore other opportunities available in society.
Addressing concerns about controversies surrounding the scheme, Tripathi confidently stated that there are no disputes regarding Agniveer. However, he declined to comment on the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh. He did, however, assure that the security along the Indian coast remains strong and that coastal security is a significant responsibility of the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard.
In related news, the Odisha government has issued a high alert for four coastal districts - Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara - due to the unrest in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Despite being approximately 200 km away from the Odisha coast by sea, the government is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
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