Write an essay on women in defence services
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Women In Defense Forces
Indian women have been unique and extremely talented since the ancient times. The past is studded with their deeds of glories and feats. The contemporary times are painted with their success stories. They have achieved new height in all the fields. They have already proved their mettle all spheres. Space exploration, defence, research and development, science and medicine, politics, financing, management, education, and whatnot, women have set higher standards than man.
Women have carved a niche for themselves in defence forces recently. Their number in BSF, Army, Air-Force, Navy, Police, etc. has risen exponentially. Seeing their capabilities, the Government is mulling over allowing them to take part in active combat roles.
According to national statistics 2016, 1300 women were working in Indian armed forces. Punita Arora, Padmavathy Bandopadhyay, Mitali Madhumita, Divya Ajith Kumar, Nivedita Choudhary, Anjana Bhaduria, Priya Semwal, Deepika Misra, etc. are the names of women who have brought laurels to the departments they were given the responsibilities in.
Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh proved the mettle of women by qualifying as fighter pilots. Soon they will join the IAF as fighter pilots and take part with their male counterparts in the combat operations.
This is just the beginning. Soon they will be on par with men in all departments.
Women have been a part of Pakistan defense services since the establishment of Pakistan. They are an integral part of the society and therefore need equal rights. It is believed that incorporation of women into militaries is a significant step into breaking gender barriers and into the achievement of equality in general. Thus they have achieved new heights for themselves.
Women have created a place for themselves in the defense services sector i.e. army, navy, military, PAF etc. Moreover they train for combat missions, military logistics, staff development and senior administrative offices as well as fighter pilots.
The women in PAF operate a feminist organization called the Pakistan Air Force Women Association in order to promote women to join the PAF as combat pilots and to promote women's health.