Women are increasingly playing a significant role in the Indian Armed Forces, they are playing primarily role in combat service support branches and non-combatant roles..
For the first time in Indian Military history , total 17 women cadets graduated from the national defence academy (NDA) marking a hostoric step towards gender inclusive military leadership and opening the path for future women services chiefs , it was a great moment watching the smiling face of all independent women at NDA …
Key Developments and Facts:
- The entry of women into the Indian Army has been a gradual process, marked by legal battles and challenges to traditional gender roles .
- Historically, women were not eligible for regular enrolment in the Army, except in specific branches such as the Army Postal Service, Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) department, and Army Education Corps (AEC) .
- The introduction of the Short Service Commission (SSC) scheme allowed women to serve as officers for a fixed period .
- Landmark Supreme Court judgments have paved the way for granting Permanent Commission to eligible women officers in various arms of the Army .
- The Armed Forces have started admitting women candidates into the National Defence Academy (NDA) .
- While women are making strides in the armed forces, they are ready to serve in core combat roles in the army, such as infantry, armored, and mechanized divisions . The number of women in India’s armed forces has significantly increased in recent years ..
- There is no distinction in the deployment and working conditions of male and female officers in the Arms and Services where women are allowed to serve .
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