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    Ensure women are granted permanent commission (PC) in the Indian Coast Guard: Supreme Court to centre

    Posted 27 Feb 2024

    Updated 27 Mar 2024

    2 min read

    • PC means a career in the defence forces till retirement.

     

    • Importance of Women in Defence Forces
      • Gender Equality and Inclusion: It upholds the values of equality and allows equal, non-discriminatory opportunities at work in line with Article 14,15,16.
      • Talent Pool and Recruitment: Women in the age of cyber warfare and digitally equipped weapons can handle weapons efficiently.
      • Role Models and Mentorship: Women can inspire young girls to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
      • Humanitarian and Peacekeeping Missions: Women can connect local populations, especially in societies where cultural norms may limit interactions with male soldiers.

     

    • Challenges: Gender Stereotypes and Bias, Physical Standards, Discrimination and Harassment, etc.

     

    • Background of Women in Defence Force
      • In 1888, the role of women in the Indian army began in "Indian Military Nursing Service"
      • Army Act, 1950 prohibited the recruitment of females into the army.
      • In 1992, the Army, Air Force and Navy began inducted women as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers outside medical services.
      • In 2020, the Supreme Court passed landmark judgment (The Secretary, Ministry of Defence V. Babita Puniya & Ors.) to grant PC to women.

     

    Indian Coast Gaurd   

    Hq: New Delhi
    • Genesis:

      Established in 1977
    • Ministry:

      Works as per the Coast Guard Act 1978, under the Ministry of Defence.
    • Mandate:

       Safety and protection of artificial Islands and offshore terminals
      • Assistance to Fishermen in distress
      • Preservation and protection of the marine environment
      • Assisting the Customs in anti-smuggling operations, safeguarding Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) etc.
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    • permanent commission
    • Indian Coast Gaurd
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