Trial by fire: Agniveers came of age in high-stakes combat debut

Agniveers, India's youngest soldiers, played a key role in ensuring aircraft, warships, and land units remained battle-ready during Operation Sindoor. They operated specialised equipment and proved themselves on the battlefield, dispelling doubts about the Agnipath scheme. The Agniveers' performance was comparable to regular soldiers, and their training turned into results during the clash. The Agnipath scheme delivered expected results, keeping the armed forces young and combat-ready.