A media briefing for the armed forces, roll out of the “Agnipath” scheme took place on 14^th June 2022 in which the Union Defence Minister gives a statement regarding the appointment of next CDS. The Chief of Defence staff heads the chief of staff committee of the Armed Forces of India.

“The process is underway” as per the defence minister. Any retired lieutenant general, vice-admiral or air marshal under 62 years of age will be eligible for the appointment of next CDS post.

General Bipin Rawat who was appointed as the first CDS of India on 1^st January 2020 facilitated the restructuring of the military commands for optimal utilisation of resources. This was possible by bringing jointness in the operations, including the theatre commands establishment.

CDS is said to be the single point military adviser to the defence minister, this came into play after the Kargil War in 1999 to fill the gap in the security system of the country. The appointment of next CDS will prove to a great opportunity for the youth of the nation.

Eligibility criteria for CDS

A person who is above the age of 19 years is eligible for the examination of Chief of Defence Staff. Candidates who are in final year of graduation or are graduated in a Bachelor of Engineering from a recognised university can apply for the exam. The physical standards should be met. Only Indian Candidates are allowed to give the exam. Issueless women, as well as divorced women, are also eligible for the examination of Chief of Defence Staff.

Perks of CDS

Those candidates who clear the exam are then inducted into the training program to serve the nation. Under the Agnipath Scheme, there would be 10 lakhs hiring in the year whose salary package will start from 4.6 lakhs and will exceed upto 6.5 lakhs in the consecutive years. The working period will be 4 years. 25% of the candidates of the force will be made permanent and the rest 75% will be given compensation of 11 to 15 lakhs.

Any person who gets disabled during the 4 year period will be given 44 lakhs by the government. Any candidate who dies within the working period, will be given the salary for the entire 4 year and a sum of 1 crore will be given to the family of the deceased.

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Rajnath will review the security arrangements on the Rajnath LC,
Rajnath said that our soldiers have shown immense courage on the Siachen Glacier. With great courage and enthusiasm in the difficult situations here, the youngsters protect the country. Salute to his unwavering courage and strength. Review the security arrangements on Rajnath LC (LoC) on Siachen glacier in the world’s highest battlefield. After Siachen, Rajnath will visit Srinagar. Here he will meet with senior army officers.

After assuming charge, Rajnath had met Rawat, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Naval Chief Admiral Karambir Singh. After this, he met with Secretary of Defense Sanjay Mitra and three senior officials to get information about the projects and projects under his ministry. In the previous Modi government, Rajnath was the Home Minister. This time this Ministry has been given to BJP President Amit Shah.

Will have a review meeting soon

Prior to taking over, Rajnath paid tribute to the martyrs visiting the National War Memorial in Delhi. After this he asked the three Chiefs of the Army to prepare separate reports on the challenges and functioning of their forces. It will be reviewed shortly in a meeting.

In Siachen, Modi had celebrated Dussehra by Diwali and Sitharaman. In the
previous Modi government, Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defense, has been celebrating Dussehra with soldiers in Siachen. Sitharaman celebrated the festival on 30 September 2017 with the soldiers at the frontiers of Siachen and Ladakh. At the same time, he also inaugurated a bridge linking Leh to Karakoram. The Defense Minister had said that the government is with the army and his family at all times and under all circumstances. For the first time in 2014, Narendra Modi, who became the Prime Minister, also celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Siachen.

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