Gender integration in India’s uniformed services: The Coast Guard catches up
The Indian Coast Guard has introduced permanent career opportunities and retirement benefits for women officers, aligning its policies with the Army, Navy, and Air Force. This reform follows Supreme Court pressure and allows women to serve in all branches of the force with equal status to their male counterparts.
The Union Government’s decision to introduce permanent career opportunities and retirement benefits for women officers in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marks another significant milestone in India’s journey towards gender parity in the uniformed services. The reforms, approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, not only address a long-standing demand of women Coast Guard officers but also bring the maritime force closer to the standards already established in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force (IAF).
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