Tag: #womenincombat
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WOMAN OFFICERS IN COMMAND
Woman officers in command in the Army is a a trending topic these days. While many may have views about it, the fact is that it affects the health of the Army and as an extension the security of the nation. Those who have commented have done so from many viewpoints. However there is a…
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Rethink Agniveers
Israel-Hamas war: India must rethink Agniveer, women in combat, says Army veteran Lt. Gen Shankar draws examples from the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars while explaining why India must change the Agniveer Scheme which was launched in 2022. Put the women officers in every other combat duty, but don’t expose them at the front lines. I…
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Israel Palestine War : Agniveers, Women in Combat and Updates
I have always been of the opinion that the Agniveer Scheme is flawed since it adversely affects our combat efficiency. This war convinces me about its flaws even more. There is a need to modify it. Hamas handing of women also forces us to rethink about women in combat roles. A father’s message to me…

