Rajnath Singh praises increasing women's strength and contributions in Indian Air Force
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the increasing number of women officers and their contributions to national security. Speaking at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, he highlighted the IAF's commitment to gender equality and the integration of women into various roles, including combat positions. He noted that the IAF has achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of its first batch of women officers into the Regiment of Air Force Police (RAFP) and the first batch of Agniveervayu women.
Key Points
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the IAF for integrating women into diverse roles, including combat.
- The IAF commissioned its first batch of women officers into the Regiment of Air Force Police.
- The first batch of Agniveervayu women has also been inducted, marking a significant step towards gender equality.
- The Minister emphasized the crucial role of women in enhancing national security.
Exam Facts
- Minister: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- Event: Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
- Milestone: First batch of women officers in Regiment of Air Force Police (RAFP); first batch of Agniveervayu women.
- Total flight cadets commissioned: 231.
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