Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships after almost 25 years
4 years ago

Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships after almost 25 years

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has deployed four women officers on warships after a hiatus of almost 25 years, with the service focusing on steadily opening more roles to them, people familiar with the development said on Monday. To mark Women’s Day, the navy on Monday released a video shot aboard INS Shakti with messages from the two women officers posted on the tanker. The Indian Navy gave me the opportunity to be different and to dare,” said one of two women officers. Last September, the navy announced that two women officers selected for the helicopter stream were set to become the first women in the navy’s history to operate from flight decks of warships and stay on board the vessels.

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Defence Minister interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II on eve of International Women’s Day
3 weeks ago

Defence Minister interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II on eve of International Women’s Day

The Hindu  

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, via video conference, interacted with the two women Naval officers — Lt. Cdr. “During the interaction, the Defence Minister lauded the courage, dedication, and resilience of the NSP-II crew, who have embarked on this challenging voyage as part of India’s continued efforts to showcase Nari Shakti in …

Women officers mature, considerate, and up and about, says army chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Women officers mature, considerate, and up and about, says army chief

Firstpost  

Gen Dwivedi said that the induction of women officers in various other posts will increase by “12 times” by 2032 and by the end of this year the number of female officers will go up to 2,037. Currently, there are 115 women COs while 18 more are ready to join the military Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has hailed women …

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?
3 months, 1 week ago

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 18:42 IST - 8 MINS READ It all began with a letter by a top Army officer that was “leaked” to social media. The “double standards of competence” leadership model suggests that because historically men have had access to leadership roles, women leaders must be outstandingly qualified to succeed. “Lieutenant General Puri’s letter essentialises leadership …

General’s F grade for women commanding officers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

General’s F grade for women commanding officers

Hindustan Times  

Lack of empathy, a misplaced sense of entitlement, an exaggerated tendency to complain at the drop of a hat—and more. A three-star general’s letter in the name of a “pragmatic performance analysis” is a damning indictment of the leadership of eight women commanding officers who were then a part of corps headquarters. The five-page letter by corps commander Lt Gen …

Letter on women COs shows how some Army officers are stuck in a time warp
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Letter on women COs shows how some Army officers are stuck in a time warp

Times of India  

Earlier this week, the media exploded with the contents of a demi-official letter written by a general officer commanding of a corps of the Indian Army to his superior on the subject of women officers. The good general stated that eight women commanding officers were serving under his command and an “in-house” study had been carried out on their performance …

How a Corps commander’s concerns could foster a more inclusive Indian Army
4 months ago

How a Corps commander’s concerns could foster a more inclusive Indian Army

Firstpost  

While a Corps Commander’s concerns about women officers highlight current challenges, they also present an opportunity to strengthen inclusivity and leadership within the Indian Army Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani presents Officers Training Academy gold medal to BUO Simran Singh Rathi during the 'Passing out Parade' of cadets at OTA, in Chennai on September 7, …

Do women commanders in army face training gap? Leaked letter sparks debate
4 months ago

Do women commanders in army face training gap? Leaked letter sparks debate

India Today  

A leaked letter by a senior Indian Army officer to his superior has sparked an intense debate over the challenges women officers face in commanding roles. The five-page letter, dated October 1, 2024, on “command by women officers” cites an “in-house review” by the army’s Panagarh-based 17 Mountain Strike Corps. An Indian Army officer termed the so-called challenges involving women …

‘Lack of empathy, entitlement’: Why review of women officers in Indian Army has raised eyebrows
4 months ago

‘Lack of empathy, entitlement’: Why review of women officers in Indian Army has raised eyebrows

Firstpost  

In a five-page letter, Lt General Rajeev Puri has voiced his concerns about the performance of women commanding officers in the Indian Army. According to Lt General Rajeev Puri, the outgoing Corps Commander of the 17 Corps, women commanding officers’ had various leadership shortcomings, including poor “interpersonal relations”, an “exaggerated tendency to complain” and a “lack of empathy” for officers …

From globetrotting all-women crew to neutral language, Indian Navy is moving towards gender inclusivity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From globetrotting all-women crew to neutral language, Indian Navy is moving towards gender inclusivity

Firstpost  

From an inspiring all-women crew on a mission to circumnavigate the Earth to opening roles like ship commander for women officers to gender-neutral language that removes subconscious bias- here’s how the Indian Navy is attempting to boost women empowerment INSV Tarini, led by an all-women crew, has made its first international stop in Australia in its journey to circumnavigate the …

India: A global leader in seafaring gender equality
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India: A global leader in seafaring gender equality

Hindustan Times  

In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Women are breaking barriers in seafaring roles, marking an essential change for the industry’s evolution in the 21st century. Notably, Indian women make up a substantial part of Maersk's global female seafarers, positioning India as a leader with over 350 female seafarers in its ranks. Maersk’s …

Women are solution to Armed Forces recruitment crisis, says Grant Shapps
1 year, 2 months ago

Women are solution to Armed Forces recruitment crisis, says Grant Shapps

The Telegraph  

Women are the solution to the Armed Forces recruitment crisis, Grant Shapps has said. “It can’t be right that our military still only has 11 or 12 per cent women, for example, when you make up half the population.” At present, the female representation in the UK regular forces stands at 11.3 per cent, with women making up 13 per …

A new legacy in the making
1 year, 2 months ago

A new legacy in the making

Hindustan Times  

1992 was an eventful year in India. This year marked many firsts for female officers in the forces — women were allowed in command roles and have troops of their own, entered the prestigious and hitherto zealously guarded artillery branches, and became part of the commissioning crew of warships; women were deployed on the harshest battlefield of Siachen, obliterating dogma …

Year-ender 2023: 10 women who created history in Indian defence forces this year
1 year, 3 months ago

Year-ender 2023: 10 women who created history in Indian defence forces this year

Live Mint  

From receiving a gallantry award to taking charge of key roles in combat unit — women in the Indian defence forces continued to break the glass ceiling in 2023. Commander Prerna Deosthalee is set to be the first woman officer of the Indian Navy to command the Indian Naval Warship, the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet posted on X in December. …

How Many Women Promoted In Navy After Permanent Commission? Not Possible That None Was Competent : Supreme Court Asks Navy
1 year, 3 months ago

How Many Women Promoted In Navy After Permanent Commission? Not Possible That None Was Competent : Supreme Court Asks Navy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Attorney General for India R Venkataramani about the status of promotion of Women Navy Officers who have been granted permanent commission pursuant to the 2020 decision in Union of India v. Lt Cdr Annie Nagaraja and others. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing miscellaneous applications filed in the Annie Nagaraja …

Govt. committed to increasing strength of women in armed forces: PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt. committed to increasing strength of women in armed forces: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4 said the government was committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces. “Today, India is setting bigger targets for itself and is utilising its full potential to achieve those targets,” said the PM, speaking in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast, on the occasion of Navy Day. The Prime …

Woman officer to take over command of warship INS Trinkat
1 year, 3 months ago

Woman officer to take over command of warship INS Trinkat

Hindustan Times  

In a watershed in India’s naval history, a woman officer is set to assume the command of a warship, navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. The development comes three decades after the navy began inducting women as officers, along with the other two services The development comes three decades after the navy began inducting women as officers, …

Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors and air warriors on par with their officer counterparts. “Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for extension of the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors in the …

HTLS | Military has come long way in gender integration, say women trailblazers
1 year, 4 months ago

HTLS | Military has come long way in gender integration, say women trailblazers

Hindustan Times  

The armed forces have come a long way in advancing gender integration and the raft of new opportunities opened to female soldiers will increase their representation in the military in the coming years, said women trailblazers in the army, air force and navy. Women officers, Colonel Neha Singh, Group Captain Shaliza Dhami and Lieutenant Commander Annu Prakash during a session …

How To Correct Gender Imbalance In Indian Armed Forces | HTLS 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

How To Correct Gender Imbalance In Indian Armed Forces | HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

How To Correct Gender Imbalance In Indian Armed Forces | HTLS 2023 Colonel Neha Singh, Indian Army, Lt. Commander Annu Prakash, Indian Navy and Group Captain Shaliza Dhami, Indian Air Force spoke at HTLS 2023. The women officers offered their suggestions on how to correct the gender imbalance in the armed forces while speaking to HT'S Rahul Singh. Join Us …

Indianised and gender-neutral designations in the navy soon
1 year, 5 months ago

Indianised and gender-neutral designations in the navy soon

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has completed a review of ranks held by sailors, inherited from the British era, and is set to replace them with Indianised designations as part of a larger drive to jettison colonial military traditions, with gender-neutral changes to the ranks also to be announced shortly, two officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. Seven ranks in …

Historic day! 5 women officers commissioned into Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery
1 year, 10 months ago

Historic day! 5 women officers commissioned into Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a historic first, the Indian Army has inducted five women officers into its Regiment of Artillery and three of them have been posted to frontline formations along the Line of Actual Control with China, military sources said on Saturday. Lt Mehak Saini, Lt Sakshi Dubey, Lt Aditi Yadav, Lt Pious Mudgil and Lt Akanksha have joined the …

In historic first, five women cadets commissioned into army’s artillery regiment
1 year, 10 months ago

In historic first, five women cadets commissioned into army’s artillery regiment

The Hindu  

Five cadets of the Officers Training Academy, Chennai made history on Saturday when they became the first women inducted into the Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery at their passing out parade. Lt. General Adosh Kumar, colonel commandant and director general of Artillery called it a momentous occasion and said that the regiment had full confidence in the Women Officers. “More …

First Batch of Women Officers Commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army
1 year, 10 months ago

First Batch of Women Officers Commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army

India TV News  

The Indian Army has expanded the role of women by allowing women officers into the Regiment of Artillery, which is a major combat support arm. Five Women Officers have joined the Regiment of Artillery after successful completion of training at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai on April 29, 2023. Five Women Officers being commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery are …

First batch of Agniveers, including 272 women, of the Indian Navy passes out at INS Chilka
2 years ago

First batch of Agniveers, including 272 women, of the Indian Navy passes out at INS Chilka

India Today  

The first batch of 2,585 Agniveers, including 272 women, of the Indian Navy, passed out from the portals of INS Chilka in Odisha in a first of its kind- ceremonial night passing out parade held on Tuesday under the aegis of Southern Naval Command. The passing out parade marks, not only the successful culmination of 16 weeks of their ab-initio …

India's Iron Ladies: 5 Women Warriors from The Army Share Their Inspiring Tales
2 years ago

India's Iron Ladies: 5 Women Warriors from The Army Share Their Inspiring Tales

News 18  

They have accomplished the unthinkable and shattered the glass ceiling beyond recognition while answering the country’s call of duty. Major Abhilasha Barak, Army’s First Woman Combat Aviator Major Barak, being posted in the most complex region of the world with conflict of decades…what is the experience like? Capt Shiva Chouhan, First Woman Officer Deployed in Siachen Tell us about your …

Women trailblazers hail army for opening new frontiers
2 years ago

Women trailblazers hail army for opening new frontiers

Hindustan Times  

Several women officers, who are trailblazers in the Indian Army and serving in challenging roles, believe that the army is opening new frontiers for women at a swift pace, and grooming them to hold leadership positions in select streams on a par with their male counterparts. The army has begun assigning women officers to command roles for the first time, …

Around 50 women officers set to head army units in forward areas
2 years, 1 month ago

Around 50 women officers set to head army units in forward areas

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army has begun assigning women officers to command roles for the first time, outside the medical stream, and around 50 of them are set to head units in operational areas, including forward locations, in the operationally critical Northern and Eastern Commands that are responsible for guarding India’s borders with China, officials familiar with the development said on Tuesday. …

Indian Army: At least 108 lady officers to be promoted to full Colonel rank for command role
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army: At least 108 lady officers to be promoted to full Colonel rank for command role

India TV News  

Indian Army: In order to bring lady officers at par with their male counterparts, the Indian Army is conducting Special Selection Board for promotion from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel. In an attempt to ensure gender parity in Indian Army, the vacancies for this Special No 3 Selection Board have been released by the government to promote the …

Women officers would be commissioned into the Army’s Artillery regiment: Army Chief Manoj Pande
2 years, 2 months ago

Women officers would be commissioned into the Army’s Artillery regiment: Army Chief Manoj Pande

India TV News  

The Indian Army will commission female officers into the Artillery regiment and the proposal has been sent to the government, Army Chief General Manoj Pande informed on Thursday. At a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen Pande also said that the troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control have been able to maintain a robust posture to …

Army to promote 108 women officers to Colonel rank in different branches
2 years, 2 months ago

Army to promote 108 women officers to Colonel rank in different branches

India Today  

In a major victory for women officers, 108 of them would be promoted to the rank of Colonels in the Indian Army and the process for the same would be initiated from Monday. This is the first time that women officers would be selected for command roles in the Indian Army in branches including Engineers, Military Intelligence, Army Air Defence, …

A watershed moment for women in the navy
2 years, 3 months ago

A watershed moment for women in the navy

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has allowed women to enrol in all of its wings and said women officers could volunteer for the elite marine commando forces. The inclusion of women in the armed forces has been a remarkable, if laborious, journey spanning 30 years from 1992 — when the first trickle of women officers in auxiliary services began. It has taken …

Navy’s all-women aircrew creates history
2 years, 7 months ago

Navy’s all-women aircrew creates history

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Breaking barriers, five women officers of the Indian Navy carried out the first independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier aircraft. “On 03 August 2022, five officers of the Indian Navy’s INAS 314 based at Naval Air Enclave, Porbandar, created history by completing the first all-women independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance …

Women Officers Appointed on Board Major Warships: Navy Chief
3 years, 3 months ago

Women Officers Appointed on Board Major Warships: Navy Chief

News 18  

Women officers have been appointed on board major warships of the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Officials said around 28 women officers have been deployed so far in 15 major warships of the Indian Navy and the number is going to go up soon. Addressing a press conference ahead of Navy Day, …

Indian Army promotes five women officers in three key corps to time-scale Colonel rank after 26 years of ‘reckonable service’
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army promotes five women officers in three key corps to time-scale Colonel rank after 26 years of ‘reckonable service’

The Hindu  

In yet another victory in the quest for equal opportunities for women in the Indian Army, a Services Selection Board of the Army has cleared the way for the time-scale promotion of five women officers to full Colonel rank in three key corps. Previously, promotion to the rank of Colonel was only applicable for women officers in the Army Medical …

NDA infra, curriculum may change for women’s entry
3 years, 7 months ago

NDA infra, curriculum may change for women’s entry

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s landmark interim order on Wednesday directing the government to allow women to take the next entrance exam for the National Defence Academy, thus far a male preserve, has opened the doors of the premier training institution to women, but their entry into the academy will require the creation of new infrastructure and separate physical training standards, people …

Indian Army gets its first batch of 83 women soldiers, in the Corps of Military Police
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Army gets its first batch of 83 women soldiers, in the Corps of Military Police

The Hindu  

Women have just shattered yet another glass ceiling in the male-dominated, 1.3 million strong, Indian armed forces. On May 8, after a low-key attestation parade held at the Corps of Military Police Centre and School’s Dronacharya Parade Ground in Bengaluru, India got its first-ever batch of 83 women jawans. Inducted into the Indian Army’s Corps of Military Police, the 83 …

After almost 25 years, women deployed aboard Indian warships
4 years ago

After almost 25 years, women deployed aboard Indian warships

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has deployed four women officers on warships after a hiatus of almost 25 years, with the service focusing on steadily opening more roles to them, people familiar with the development said on Monday. “Two women officers each have been assigned duties aboard INS Vikramaditya and INS Shakti. While Lieutenant Commander Priyanka Chaudhary and Lieutenant Sivi Bhardwaj are …

‘Seas Don’t Discriminate’: How Women Officers are Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Indian Navy
4 years ago

‘Seas Don’t Discriminate’: How Women Officers are Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Indian Navy

News 18  

It is 10am on a balmy Tuesday morning. I am very appreciative of the fact that she never asks for any gender-based concessions while performing her duties,” says Commander Phani Kumar Nadendla, Lt Kaur’s commanding officer. My dad would say, ‘Look, they are not officers yet and still they get so much respect.’ I knew then that I wanted to …

SC to Hear Women's Petition for Permanent Commission in Army, Navy Today
4 years ago

SC to Hear Women's Petition for Permanent Commission in Army, Navy Today

News 18  

The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions filed by women officers for permanent commission in the Indian Army and Navy, seeking a direction that contempt proceedings be initiated against those who had allegedly failed in their duty to comply with the earlier judgement of the top court. The top court, in its landmark verdict delivered on …

Navy gets its first women combat aviators
4 years, 6 months ago

Navy gets its first women combat aviators

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian women on Monday made major strides in military aviation in Navy and Air Force. Soon, a woman fighter pilot will be flying Indian Air Force's advance fighter aircraft Rafale, said sources. Indian Navy said on Monday that two women officers have been selected to join as “Observers” in the helicopter stream. Speaking on the occasion, Rear Admiral Antony George …

Historic! Two Women Officers To Operate Helicopters From Indian Navy Warships; AIF Woman Pilot To Join Rafale Fleet
4 years, 6 months ago

Historic! Two Women Officers To Operate Helicopters From Indian Navy Warships; AIF Woman Pilot To Join Rafale Fleet

ABP News  

In a historic development for the women officers of Indian defence, the Indian Navy has shortlisted two woman officers to join as ‘Observers’ in the Indian Navy’s helicopter stream. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would be the first woman air combatants to stay on and operate from the deck of a ship once deployed.According to the reports, …

In a historic first, 2 women officers to be posted on Indian navy warship, will fly helicopters
4 years, 6 months ago

In a historic first, 2 women officers to be posted on Indian navy warship, will fly helicopters

India TV News  

In a move that will redefine gender equality in the Indian Navy, two women officers have been selected to join as 'observers' or airborne tacticians in the helicopter stream. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh will be the first women airborne combatants in the Indian Navy who will operate helicopters onboard warships. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and …

In Historic First, 2 Women Officers Set to Join Crew of Frontline Indian Navy Warships
4 years, 6 months ago

In Historic First, 2 Women Officers Set to Join Crew of Frontline Indian Navy Warships

News 18  

In a historic first, two women officers — Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh — will be deployed as “Observers” onboard Indian Navy warships as part of the ship’s crew, paving the way for women air combatants to operate from frontline warships. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh are part of a group of 17 …

In a first, 2 women Navy officers to be posted on Indian warship, will fly helicopters
4 years, 6 months ago

In a first, 2 women Navy officers to be posted on Indian warship, will fly helicopters

India Today  

In a first in the history of the Indian Navy, two women officers have been selected to join as 'observers' or airborne tacticians in the helicopter stream. Sub Lt Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lt Riti Singh will be the first women airborne combatants in the Indian Navy who will operate helicopters onboard warships. They were awarded 'Wings' on graduating as …

1,875 Women Officers Serving in IAF Out of Whom 10 are Fighter Pilots, Shripad Naik Tells Parliament
4 years, 6 months ago

1,875 Women Officers Serving in IAF Out of Whom 10 are Fighter Pilots, Shripad Naik Tells Parliament

News 18  

The strength of women officers serving in the Indian Air Force is 1,875, out of which 10 are fighter pilots and 18 are navigators, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said in the Parliament on Saturday. After getting approval from the Ministry of Defence, the IAF commenced a scheme for “induction of women SSC officers in fighter stream of …

'Should Do Something But Where to Draw Line?' SC Junks Plea on Benefits to Women Army Officers
4 years, 6 months ago

'Should Do Something But Where to Draw Line?' SC Junks Plea on Benefits to Women Army Officers

News 18  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea for granting benefits of Permanent Commission to women SSC officers of Army, who superannuated on completing 14-years in service after the cut-off date of February 17 fixed by the top court. The top court said that relief sought by these women officers, in substance amounts to review of its …

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities
4 years, 6 months ago

Victory in a long battle for equal opportunities

The Hindu  

This year shall be remembered as a landmark in Indian military history for years to come. The Supreme Court of India, on February 17, delivered a much-anticipated ruling that allows women to serve as permanently commissioned officers in 10 combat support arms and services of the Indian Army. This July, the government issued formal sanction offering PC to women officers …

Women officers in Indian Air Force in reality vs movie world
4 years, 7 months ago

Women officers in Indian Air Force in reality vs movie world

Op India  

There has been a lot of interest & discussion generated in the media & elsewhere over the movie “Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl”, which was released recently on the internet streaming platform Netflix. According to a report tabled recently in the Parliament, Indian Air Force has the highest share of women officers in India at 13.09% among all the three …

Govt sanctions permanent commission to women officers in all 10 streams of Indian Army
4 years, 8 months ago

Govt sanctions permanent commission to women officers in all 10 streams of Indian Army

India Today  

The Ministry of Defence has issued a formal sanction letter to grant permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Army. Earlier this month, Supreme Court had given the Centre one month’s time to follow the court’s orders on giving permanent commission to all serving SSC women officers in the Indian Army. The order specifies grant of permanent commission to …

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