Question : REPRESENTATION TO WOMEN IN INFANTRY BATALLIONS



(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give adequate representation to the women in the infantry batallions of the army;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) No, Sir. There is no proposal to induct women in the Infantry Battalions of the Army.

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