Centre tells Bombay HC no parity for Agniveers pension benefits for families

Court was asked for equal pension but Centre says no

The Union government told the Bombay High Court that Agniveers cannot be treated on par with regular soldiers for pensionary benefits. In its response to a petition by the mother of a deceased Agniveer, the Centre argued the Agnipath scheme is a short-term engagement for national security, limiting comparable benefits for families.