Question : Women in Defence Forces

(a) the total strength of defence personnel in all three wings of defence forces vis-à-vis the total number of female personnel employed therein;

(b) whether there are any schemes and programmes specifically targeting to increase involvement of women in defence sector;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether more number of women have joined the defence sector during the last three years and if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise; and

(e) whether the Government proposes to induct women officers for combat duties in all three wings of defence forces and if so, the details thereof, force-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (e): A statement is attached.


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