For the first time, the Air Force has announced that women will be joining the force at the Other Ranks (ORs) level.
Digital Desk: The Indian Air Force has announced the induction of women candidates under the Air Force’s Agniveer scheme from next year, said IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM), VR Chaudhari, on Tuesday while addressing the annual press conference before IF's 90th Raising Day on October 8.
Air Force has announced women candidates joining the force at the Other Ranks (ORs) level for the first ever time. Both The Navy and Army had made announcements of inducting women as the ORs under the Agniveer scheme. The Air Force has been inducting women at the officer's level so far.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) VR Chaudhari said: While speaking to the media persons in Delhi days ahead of 90th Indian Air Force Day: "We as an organisation are gender agnostic and recognise merit and performance above everything else.
A high ratio of women officers in the IAF is testimony to our commitment to providing equal opportunity and a level playing field for every individual irrespective of gender. Induction of female Agniveers is planned next year," he said. IAF plans to induct around 3,500 Agniveers next year. A total of 3,000 male Agniveers will join the service in December this year.
With the introduction of the new combat uniforms, The Indian Air Force announced that the organisation is all set to recruit 3,500 female pilots under the Aginveer scheme in 2023. The events observed to celebrate Air Force Day are in full swing today.
The fly-past around Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh will also be taking place to mark the occasion. It was also said that infrastructure for the accommodation and recruitment of more women is currently underway and the progress in streamlining trade structure is in its final segment.
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