- The Agnipath scheme involves a four-year engagement period for Agniveers. - The Seva Nidhi package is a corpus accumulated through contributions from both the Agniveer and the government. - The Seva Nidhi package is exempt from income tax. - Agniveers receive a non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh.
Which of the following holds true for "Agniveers", the youth selected under the Agnipath scheme? 1. Agniveers will be given an attractive customized monthly package along with allowances as applicable in the three services. 2. On completion of their engagement period of five years, they will be paid one time non contributory Seva Nidhi Package. 3. Seva Nidhi Package is exempt from income tax. 4. Agniveers will be provided non contributory Life Insurance Cover for the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Armed Forces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in HAS Prelims 2022 · Topic: The Governance System (Government Policies and Interventions for Development)
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