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Women officers in Indian army source of inspiration to many

Women officers in the Indian Army, who continue to serve the nation in various roles, are passionate about motivating young girls to join the Armed forces. 



The women officers who maintain a balance between personal and professional life, are the perfect example of Women's empowerment. They are also a source of inspiration for many who want to join the forces. 

While speaking, many of the women officers who are in the major rank of the Army, feel that they will be certainly deployed in combat roles in the future. They said that there is no gender discrimination in the environment and conduct of the Army. A major in the Indian Army is responsible for various strategic roles. The major commands and directs a military unit and every soldier in his/her unit follow his/her order. 

Indian Army's Major Euthica, who hails from Patna, said that she was motivated to join the forces from a serial called 'Aarohan' where actor Pallavi Joshi had played the role of the naval cadet. She has been in the service for 13.5 years.



"I decided to join the forces when I was in class 6. I had a passion to be in uniform. I am here now, it gives me much more push to myself to perform better and prove myself better every day from the previous day. I have put 13.5 years in the service. I have been posted in the valley of Jammu and Kashmir and insurgency affected areas of Nagaland, Manipur and Assam. I am presently posted in the Ladakh region. It has been a great journey, challenges have been there, but it also gives confidence," she said. 

"It would take time to be in combat roles for women officers. The way this organization has been accepting us in all facets, gradually all opportunities will be opened. I am sure we are going to go ahead in all roles. The moment women will be allowed in combat roles, I look forward to all the opportunities where women will be there at par with males," she added. 

Major Anjali Prasad said that the environment of the Indian Army is always women-friendly and it has given equal opportunities to women to perform at par with men.

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