Responsibilities to be assigned to ex-Agniveers yet to be decided: CISF D-G, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• An internal CISF committee is determining responsibilities for ex-Agniveers absorbed into the force.
• The Union Home Ministry is expected to provide instructions on reservation percentages and patterns for Agniveers in the CISF.
• The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022, enrolls candidates into the armed forces for four years, retaining 25% after the term.
• The Home Ministry has reserved 50% of constable posts in the Border Security Force for ex-Agniveers as of December 19, 2025.
• The CISF is organizing the "Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026" to sensitize coastal communities about security threats.

Detailed Insights:

• The Agnipath scheme aims to create a younger, more agile military force and provide employment opportunities to youth.
• The CISF is exploring roles for ex-Agniveers in areas like port security, leveraging their experience in the Navy for securing seaports.
• The "Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026" will cover 6,553 km of coastline across 72 districts, involving 130 CISF personnel.
• The cyclothon aims to raise awareness among coastal communities about the dangers of smuggling drugs, weapons, and explosives to strengthen national security.
• Assimilating Agniveers into CAPFs is intended to provide them with stable career options and utilize their skills for national security.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Agnipath Scheme: A recruitment process for the armed forces where soldiers serve for four years, with a percentage retained.
• CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): A security force in India providing security to critical infrastructure and industries.
• CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces): Umbrella term for internal security forces like BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles.