Indian Army Inducted 364 Women Officers In 2019: Minister In Parliament
New Delhi:
The Indian Army inducted 364 ladies officials in 2019, as in comparison to 819 in 2018, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik mentioned on Monday.
In a written respond to a query within the Rajya Sabha, Mr Naik said that the Indian Air Drive inducted 51 ladies officials in 2019, as in comparison to 59 in 2018. The Air Drive determine does now not come with ladies officials in scientific and dental branches, he mentioned.
The minister mentioned 54 ladies officials had been inducted within the Indian Army in 2019, as in comparison to 38 within the earlier 12 months.
“The quantity and share of girls officials within the Indian Army (aside from Scientific, Dental and Army Nursing Provider department) is 527 (five.12 in keeping with cent). The corresponding determine in recognize of Indian Air Forces is 1,601 (13.81 in keeping with cent),” Mr Naik mentioned.