Check out 16 Return-To-Work Programs In India For Ambitious Women Like You!
In a ground breaking new step, Permanent Commission will now be granted to women in the Indian Army across 10 branches of the Indian army including signals, engineering, army aviation, army air defense, electronics and mechanical engineers.
In a groundbreaking new step, Permanent Commission will now be granted to women inducted for Short Service commission in the Indian Army. This Ministry of Defence has taken the necessary steps to ensure that this rule is valid for 10 branches of the Indian army including signals, engineering, army aviation, army air defense, electronics and mechanical engineers.
This announcement comes just a month after a decision was taken to induct women in the Military Police, which Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman called a historic move to increase the representation of women in the armed forces.
In recent years, steps have been taken to ensure women have equal rights to serve their country. In February 2016, the then President Pranab Mukherjee had made the announcement that women would be allowed to take up combat roles in all sections of the Indian army.
Many women have made their mark in this field, hence breaking the stereotype that this profession is only for men. Women born in army families want to continue the family tradition, and their gender should not be the reason for them to stop.
For e.g. Wing Commander Farah Khan (Retd) said that she came from an army background and wanted to be known as an Air Force Pilot and not just as the wife of one.
Being from an army family does not mean that there is easy acceptance or that the struggle of these women is any less.
There are stories of incredible bravery and love for their country shown by women. Priya Semwal was the wife of brave heart, Naik Amit Sharma, who lost his life in an operation in 2012. In memory of her husband and to serve her country, she joined the Indian army as a young officer in 2014.
Avani Chaturvedi has made history by becoming India’s first woman fighter pilot. Squadron Leader Khushboo Gupta flies one of the toughest terrains as she makes regular trips to Siachen for necessary supplies and medical evacuation.
The Army has been viewed as a male dominated profession for the longest time, and these changes have not happened overnight. But, like in every other sphere, women are ready to stake claim to the spotlight. The decisions taken by the government to help women increase their representation will help this cause.
Women of our country have never lacked courage and given a fair chance can also be the protectors of the nation.
Image credits DD News
My first book - Second Chances has just released and is present on all online book stores. Do pick up a copy to read about the adventures of a novice ghost. read more...
Women's Web is an open platform that publishes a diversity of views, individual posts do not necessarily represent the platform's views and opinions at all times.
Stay updated with our Weekly Newsletter or Daily Summary - or both!
UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
Please enter your email address