Women in Army have performed exceedingly well: Army Chief Gen Pande
Reporter
New Delhi- The Army has decided to commission women officers into the artillery regiments and a proposal on it has been sent to the government, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday.
Addressing a press conference ahead of Army Day on January 15, Gen Pande described the move as “significant” and noted that women in the Army have performed “exceedingly well”.
“We have decided to induct women in artillery which itself is significant as we believe that they will be able to not only measure up but perform well in all the duties and appointments,” he said.
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