SC order on women will give clarity: Army chief

February 20, 2020 15:58

Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's press briefing:

Terrorism: There are 15-20 terrorist camps inside Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir where there are around 250-350 terrorists at any time and numbers may fluctuate.

On the effect of FATF plenary in Paris on Pakistan activities in Kashmir: China has also realised that they cannot back their all-weather friend (Pakistan) all the time.

If the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) comes down heavily on them, they may have to do a rethink on their rhetoric and activities. FATF is a factor (in the reduction of terror activities in Kashmir valley).

Thal Sena Bhawan: The proposed Thal Sena Bhawan will bring all Army HQ offices under one roof thereby improving working efficiency, while reducing carbon footprint and logistics requirements. It will also allow more family time for all soldiers on peace postings at Delhi.

Permanent Commission for women: The decision of Supreme Court is a welcome decision as it brings out a sense of clarity and purpose to gainfully employ officers for better efficiency of the organisation. I must assure that everybody in the Indian Army including Women Officers will be given equal opportunity to contribute to the Nation as also progress in their careers.

Indian Army does not discriminate on any soldier based on religion, caste, creed, or even gender. The outlook of the Indian Army has been throughout like this and that is why we started inducting women officers as early as in 1993.

The Army has taken the initiative to induct women in rank and file, and the first batch of 100 women soldiers is undergoing training at Corps of Military Police Center and School.

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