Sunday, June 25, 2006

Women's Issues: Indian army may consider women for combat roles

Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, has said women officers in the armed forces could be considered for combat role in future depending upon their willingness to undergo hard training.

He added that till the time comes when they assume combat roles, women officers in the Army could be inducted into operating high-tech weapon system and platform.

Mukherjee also told All India Radio, that all salary anomalies and discrimination against women should be resolved