As India's defence forces opened the recruitment drive for the 'Agnipath' scheme, the Indian Air Force(IAF) said it has received 56,960 applications until Sunday.

Agnipath: IAF receives over 56,000 applications; Congress continues protests

Nearly half of Indian states are seething as youth protest against the Agnipath scheme—a controversial Indian military recruitment policy that not only aims to reduce the country's burgeoning salary and pension bills, but also seeks to integrate younger and fitter troops into its armed forces.

Agnipath row: Why are youngsters protesting against India's controversial military recruitment scheme?

A move by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to change the recruitment process of the Indian Armed forces, called Agnipath Scheme, triggered massive outrage among the aspirant youngsters across India.

Agnipath: Indian military recruitment scheme sparks protests; trains burnt, infra vandalised

Amid nationwide protests, the Indian government on Thursday (June 16) has raised the age limit for the 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme to 23 from 21. In a statement, the country's defence ministry noted that the government has granted a one-time waiver in the upper age limit for the 'Agnipath' scheme.

Indian govt increases upper-age limit to 23 for recruitment under 'Agnipath' scheme for 2022

The Indian government revealed the Agnipath scheme today, a radical recruitment plan for the armed forces aimed at reducing wage and pension costs while also freeing up funding for critical weapon procurement.

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: India to overhaul soldier recruitment with new 'Agnipath' programme