577 women officers granted Permanent Commission in Army since SC's verdict in Feb 2020

The Ministry of Defence informed the Parliament that as many as 577 women officers have been granted permanent commission in the Army.

The Indian Army has granted permanent commission to 577 women officers since the Supreme Court verdict in February 2020. The Ministry of Defence informed the Parliament that as many as 577 women officers have been granted permanent commission.

“63 eligible Women Officers have been granted permanent commission as of November 25, 2021 in compliance with the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court,” Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhat said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.