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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

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  • 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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