Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has said that the participation of women Indian Air Force parade and the flypast will inspire the next generation of women to join the force, purely as a career option.
“Our capabilities are growing, our stature remains very high and when you talk about women, you are aware that the Indian Air Force is a completely gender-agnostic service. We have women officers serving in every branch. We have them undergoing every possible course and tenanting every possible appointment that can be given to them,” Chaudhari told ANI in an interview.
For the first time, an all-women Tri-Service contingent will march down the Kartavya Path. Women pilots will also enthral the audience during the Indian Air Force’s flypast. The contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will also consist of only women personnel.
“I think the correct message will be depicted through the tableau, which has the theme for this year which says Indian Air Force Saksham Sashakt and Atmanirbhar,” the Air Chief Marshal said. “I think this encapsulates the entire theme that you know the way we are progressing in the Indian Air Force.”
“And this year’s showcasing of women both in the parade as well as taking part in the fly past, I’m sure will serve as an inspiration for more women to join the Indian Air Force,” he added.
The first batch of women Agniveers are also taking part in the parade this time. “This, I’m sure, will serve as an inspiration for the next generation of women to choose IAF as a career,” Chaudhari further said.
