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

The industry family of participation of females in the armed forces over itself to the following facts: i Gender roles preventing women from applying to the army. ii Lack of awareness and empowerment. iii Lack of infrastructure and specialized training of women. iv Concerns about safety in combat roles etc. v Allocations to desk jobs, non-combatant roles.

i Advertisement and awareness campaigns. ii Highlighting successful women in uniform. eg: Col. Sushye Pureshi, Admiral Gurujan Sagaro. iii Dedicated infrastructure and training facility in army. iv All women commando forces, special forces etc. v Ensuring participant in active combat roles based on aptitude. These measures will go a long way in ensuring gender parity in the army.