Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for an extension of the rules for Maternity, Child Care and Child Adoption Leaves for women soldiers, sailors, and air warriors in the Armed Forces at par with their officer counterparts.
“The extension of leave rules will go a long way in dealing with women-specific family and social issues relevant to the Armed Forces. This measure is going to improve the work conditions of women in the military and aid them to balance the spheres of professional and family life in a better manner,” the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
“Furthering Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s commitment towards utilising Nari Shakti, the three Services have spearheaded a paradigm shift with inclusion of women as soldiers, sailors and air warriors,” it added.
“With the recruitment of women Agniveers, the Armed Forces will be empowered with the bravery, dedication and patriotism of women soldiers, sailors and air warriors to defend the land, sea and air frontiers of the country,” it further said.
“Indian women are now breaking barriers in almost every field in the Armed Forces…Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has always been of the view that women should be at par with their male counterparts in every field,” the Ministry said.
