Navy to grant permanent commission to women

The decision, however, is on "experimental basis" for 5 years

Photo: Official website of Indian Navy
Photo: Official website of Indian Navy
IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 20 2016 | 8:10 PM IST

The Indian Navy on Wednesday announced that women completing seven years in the service will get permanent commission.

Navy is the last of the three armed forces in the country to allow permanent commission to women.

Last year, the Indian Air Force announced induction of women in fighter stream, the first of the three forces to allow women in combat role.

The decision, however, is on "experimental basis" for five years.

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First Published: Apr 20 2016 | 7:24 PM IST

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