Question : COMBAT DUTIES FOR WOMEN



(a) whether the women personnel in Army are proposed to be assigned combat roles;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) A statement is attached.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN THE REPLY GIVEN IN PART (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1214 FOR ANSWER ON 2.8.2010

There is presently no proposal to assign combat roles to Women Officers in Army.