Permanent commission for women officers opens new chapter | Master Stroke

Supreme Court today said, the permanent commission will apply to all women officers in the Army in service, irrespective of their years of service. Indian Army's Lt. Colonel Seema Singh says, "This is a progressive and historical judgment. Women should be given equal opportunities ".

After the Supreme Court ordered the Indian Army to grant permanent commission to women officers within three months, a new chapter in the Indian Army will start with the women officers looking for a bigger role to play. All women officers serving in the force from now on would be considered for permanent commission.