This year, Commander Prerna Deosthalee became the first woman officer of the Indian Navy to command the Indian Naval Warship. Meanwhile, Group Captain Shaliza Dhami became the first woman Air Force officer to take charge of a frontline combat unit. Here are other women who created history in 2023.
In a historic push for gender inclusivity in the Indian Armed Forces, the government has facilitated the admission of women into the National Defence Academy (NDA).
The Indian Army is actively promoting the participation of women officers by implementing inclusive policies to encourage their enlistment and service in the force.