New Delhi: Less than a week after the Indian Air Force said it would induct women as fighter aircraft pilots, navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan on Wednesday said they would soon induct women as naval pilots, though for flying surveillance aircraft.
However, ther are no plans to send women on warships as of now, said Admiral Dhowan.
"Indian Navy is not lagging behind. We are very proud of our women officers," Dhowan said at a press conference relating to the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam next year.
He said women were involved in different activities in the navy as air traffic controllers and observers on board aircraft, and in training, education, legal branches and even in overseeing various aspects related to construction of ships.
"We have taken up with the defence ministry a proposal that is still under consideration to see how women pilots can be allowed in our maritime reconnaissance aircraft. It is something which is under consideration. The government will have to take a view," Admiral Dhowan said.
14/10/15 IANS/Business Standard
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However, ther are no plans to send women on warships as of now, said Admiral Dhowan.
"Indian Navy is not lagging behind. We are very proud of our women officers," Dhowan said at a press conference relating to the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam next year.
He said women were involved in different activities in the navy as air traffic controllers and observers on board aircraft, and in training, education, legal branches and even in overseeing various aspects related to construction of ships.
"We have taken up with the defence ministry a proposal that is still under consideration to see how women pilots can be allowed in our maritime reconnaissance aircraft. It is something which is under consideration. The government will have to take a view," Admiral Dhowan said.
14/10/15 IANS/Business Standard
