Now, women combat officers in the Indian Navy
On Friday, the Naval Aviation, 56 years after its inception, will for the first time induct women combatant officers in its aviation cadre.
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Now, women combat officers in the Indian NavySub Lieutenant Seema Rani Sharma (left) and Ambica Hooda have been inducted for the very first time in the flying branch of the Navy. They would plan tactics, execute them, fire weapons and could even be in action in the harms way. (NDTV) -
Now, women combat officers in the Indian NavyWith this move, a long-preserved male bastion in the Indian armed forces is about to fall. As part of a pilot project, the Navy will induct Observers in its flying branch every six months after a 27-week-long rigorous training. (NDTV) -
Now, women combat officers in the Indian NavyThe women may be raring to go, but a lot needs to change for them even in terms of infrastructure. The design of Indian warships at the moment are not women friendly. Some Asian countries like China may have overtaken India even in women power in its defence, but India has finally taken the first step. (NDTV)
