Two women officers onboard INS Shakti, India’s naval tanker, speak about their role on the warship in a recently released video. Women officers have been deployed in warships after over two decades by the Indian Navy. The video was released in order to encourage more women to join the Indian Navy, on the occasion of […]
The decision comes as an attempt to bridge the gender gap that is prevalent in Indian armed forces. This would not only motivate the existing officers to keep working harder but will also be able to attract more women in the forces.
On Tuesday, the central government told Delhi High Court that it was a policy decision to not induct women in those naval branches which have mandatory sea-time for promotion to the next rank, as per reports. Petition accusing Navy of discrimination The Centre’s remarks came in response to a petition filed in the High Court, accusing […]
An all-women team of the navy is all set to sail across the globe from June this year. The team of six aims to complete the trip in eight months.
The India Navy’s first all-woman crew comprised sailboat, eyeing to traverse global circumnavigation was flagged-off on Saturday at a ceremony in Goa. This is Navy’s second vessel Tarini, with an all- woman crew, sailed at the INS Mandovi Boat Pool. INSV Tarini Inducted–All Woman Crew Scheduled to Sail her around the Globe Commencing August 2017 https://t.co/5W6fpFxazt @SpokespersonMoD […]
Indian Navy’s all-women crew manning the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Mhadei,reaches Mauritius.
The court judging favouring women officers is a step ahead to empower women in Indian security forces looking forward to serve the country.
