# Nepal youths demand Agniveer recruitment despite government halt 2026-08-14T07:43:44+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet NDTV reports that Nepali youths are demanding recruitment under India's Agneepath (Agniveer) scheme, despite their government halting the process. The Nepali government says the scheme is inconsistent with the 1947 Tripartite Agreement between India, Nepal and Britain. Youths counter that serving in the Indian Army is better than working in Gulf countries. Hundreds have rallied in support of the short-term military service scheme. The demand reflects a growing aspiration among Nepali youth for opportunities in the Indian military, even as the government in Kathmandu treads carefully on the agreement's provisions. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: 1947 agreement, Agniveer, Gorkha recruitment, Indian Army, Nepal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nepal-youths-demand-agniveer-recruitment-despite-government-halt/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nepal-youths-demand-agniveer-recruitment-despite-government-halt/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.