GORAKHPUR, Sept. 4 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday evening reiterated that the state government will provide 20% horizontal reservation for Agniveers in recruitment to the police and allied services, including the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Fire Services.

He also assured aspirants that they would be granted an additional three years' age relaxation in the recruitment process.

The decision was earlier taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister in June.

"Our government believes less in words and more in delivering results. This decision will ensure that the youth serving the nation under the Agnipath scheme have secure opportunities after completing their tenure," the chief minister said. He...