Helping young girls to break the glass ceiling in A.P.
The Hindu
A youth is providing rigorous training to make them realise their dream of entering the armed forces
With the Army launching a recruitment drive for women, many girls from rural areas are striving hard to become a part of women Military Police wing. In spite of many objections from parents and others, they are determined to prove themselves in the armed forces. Over 150 girls from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been attending a rigorous training programme being provided by ‘Indian Army Calling’, a defence training institution established with the motto of serving rural youngsters.
A teenaged girl, R. Madhuri of Wanaparthy in Telangana, had come all the way to Srikakulam to realise her dream of joining the military services. “My parents were shocked with my decision initially. They feared that a military job was very tough, and girls would not be able to adjust in the service. But I convinced them and came here for training,” she said.
D. Supraja of Warangal studied Intermediate but could find a decent job in spite of many attempts. It made her to look at the Military Police wing, which would ensure a decent salary apart from other benefits. “The job in the Army would ensure decent life and help me to serve the country,” she said.