Ministry of Defence
Women Joining Army
Posted On: 07 FEB 2018
The
induction of women in Indian Army is based on the organizational
requirements, fighting efficiency, combat effectiveness and
functionality. Presently, women are recruited in Indian Army in the
Military Nursing Service and as Officers through Short Service
Commission (SSC) on all India merit basis in specific branches like Army
Service Corps, Army Ordinance Corps, Army Education Corps, Judge
Advocate General, Signals, Intelligence and Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering branches.
Government
has taken a number of measures to encourage both men and women from all
parts of the country including Maharashtra to join the defence forces,
viz. (i) sustained image projection; (ii) publicity campaign to create
awareness among the youth on the advantages of taking up a challenging
and satisfying career; (iii) participation in career fairs and
exhibitions; (iv) motivational lectures in schools and colleges etc.
This information was given by RakshaRajyaMantriDr.SubhashBhamrein a written reply to Shri Ashok MahadeoraoNetein LokSabha today.
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