The Agnipath scheme could provide Nepali youths an alternative to difficult and low-paid overseas employment
Aug 14, 2026
10:28 am
What's the storyA group of former Gorkha soldiers and their supporters have staged a protest in Pokhara, Nepal. They are demanding the resumption of recruitment into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme.
The protesters submitted a memorandum to the federal government, seeking immediate resumption of recruitment and renewal of ex-servicemen organizations using "soldier" in their names.
