MP Cabinet Allots 20% Reservation for Agniveers in Uniformed Services, Sanctions ₹24,500 Crore Projects
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State-level reservation policies for Agniveers: a GS3 case study on youth aspirations and civil security integration.
Why in news
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a 20% reservation for Agniveers in state uniformed services, including police constables and SAF, to address youth aspirations and previous protests against the Agnipath scheme.
Background
The MP Cabinet sanctioned a 20% quota for Agniveers, 5% for ex-servicemen, and 10% for homeguards in roles like prison guards and forest guards. Additionally, ₹24,500 crore was sanctioned for infrastructure, including a four-lane highway between Damoh and Katni.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact20% reservation for Agniveers in MP uniformed services
- Fact5% reservation for ex-servicemen and 10% for homeguards in MP uniformed services
- PlaceDamoh and Katni: Location of the new four-lane highway project
- Fact₹24,500 crore: Total value of development projects sanctioned by the MP Cabinet
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet's recent decisions on uniformed services and infrastructure, consider the following statements:
- A 10% reservation was allotted for ex-servicemen in the state's uniformed services.
- The state sanctioned a 20% reservation for Agniveers in uniformed services.
- A four-lane highway project was sanctioned between Damoh and Katni.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The reservation for ex-servicemen is 5%.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of providing state-level reservations for Agniveers in uniformed services regarding the integration of short-term military recruits into civil security forces.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integration: Balancing the transition of Agniveers from short-term military roles to permanent state security positions
- Social equity: Addressing regional aspirations in the Gwalior-Chambal region through targeted recruitment quotas
Keywords: Agniveers · Uniformed Services · Reservation Policy · Public Order · Infrastructure Development
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