Concerns grow in Nepal as India introduces ‘Agnipath scheme’ for Gorkha recruitment
KATHMANDU, July 13: The decision of the Indian government to introduce a scheme called ‘Agnipath’, which will apply to Gorkha recruitment as well beginning this year, has become controversial in Nepal as its impact on Nepali society becomes clear.
Minister Shrestha, Prabhat Kumar, OSD (ER & DPA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Ambassador of India to Nepal Mr. Naveen Srivastava jointly inaugurated “India-Nepal Development Partnership Conclave” in Kathmandu.