New Delhi, June 17 -- The central government has given the state department in the home ministry the responsibility of coordinating support for ex-agniveers-youth who complete their four-year service under the Agnipath military scheme, a statement said on Tuesday.

The decision, notified through an amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, makes the department responsible for ensuring ex-agniveers get structured help in finding employment, pursuing education, or acquiring new skills to transition into civilian life.

Since the scheme was launched in 2022, around 46,000 young people have been recruited each year into the army, navy, and the air force. They serve for four years, after which only 25% are reta...