The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the Armed Forces are finalising a plan to grant permanent commission to women in an array of areas by creating a special cadre for their induction.
In an affidavit filed before the apex court, the Defence Ministry said that "All three wings of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) and the Ministry of Defence are actively considering the issue of parity between male and female officers in securing permanent commission in the Armed Forces."
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