Admiral R. Hari Kumar announced the induction of over 1,000 women Agniveers into the Indian Navy, praising the transformative Agnipath scheme. Highlighting milestones, including female commanding officers and operational achievements, he emphasized the Navy s commitment to deploying women in various roles. The speech underscored the Navy s missions, exercises across the Indo-Pacific, operational readiness, technological advancements, and budget allocation. The forthcoming Navy Day on December 4 in Maharashtra was also mentioned in Admiral Kumar s comprehensive address.
Violent protests against the scheme had rocked several states for nearly a week after it was unveiled on June 14 and opposition parties demanded its rollback.