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Uttarakhand To Set Up India's First Agniveer Cell
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 12:57 AM
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Uttarakhand is set to establish India's first Agniveer Cell, as announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami. This move is part of the state's efforts to support the Agniveer scheme.
The establishment of the Agniveer Cell in Uttarakhand marks a significant development in the state's support for the central government's Agniveer scheme. As per the announcement made by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami, this cell will be the first of its kind in the country. The move is expected to provide a boost to the state's efforts in facilitating the recruitment and training of Agniveers. The Agniveer scheme, aimed at attracting young talent to the armed forces, has been a key initiative of the central government. With the setting up of the Agniveer Cell, Uttarakhand is poised to play a crucial role in the implementation of this scheme.