combat role for women

Country not ready to see women in body bags: Army chief on difficulties of putting women in combat role

General Rawat questioned whether a women officer with commanding responsibilities can stay away from her post for long stating that she is on maternity leave. 

Dec 16, 2018, 07:36 AM IST

Policy decision on combat role for women soon: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said here that his ministry was examining how a combat role can be assigned to the women in the armed forces, in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on gender sensitivity.

Oct 11, 2015, 16:45 PM IST