Despite recent steps towards inducting women into combat roles, their participation remains low. Examine the key challenges impeding the greater induction of women in the Indian armed forces. Also, suggest suitable measures to enhance their participation.

Under 'Sambal' scheme of Russian Shah, women are given combat postings but in participation in 3 major roles remain low. Key Challenges: (1) Patriarchy: Recent judgment of needs of female bodily function plays by her own father is a grave recall to underlying patriarchy. (2) Prejudice: Considering women as a weaker sex not fit for combat. (3) Lack of Institutions: Not many are well equipped with minister for women. (4) Recruitment Process: Corruption prevail in undermining last mile recruitment.