Civil Aviation Ministry to give wings to highly skilled Agniveers

Amid the nationwide protests, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on 18 June announced to induct highly skilled, disciplined and motivated Agniveers into its various services and give them wings to fly.

The announcement comes days after Union Defence Ministry rolled out Agnipath scheme on 14 June.

The Ministry, through its social media handle, wrote, “Civil Aviation is looking forward to inducting the highly skilled, disciplined and motivated #Agniveers into its various services and give them wings to fly.

Citing the opportunities, the ministry said that it will provide opportunity for Agniveers in the air traffic and aircraft technician services.