The Indian Navy on Tuesday said it has decided to set up women-friendly facilities on its indigenously-built aircraft carrier and other bigger ships amid demands for induction of women.
Vice-Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, said the first indigenously-built aircraft carrier Vikrant would be women- friendly.
His statement comes a day after Sub-Lieutenant Shivangi became its first naval woman pilot to join operational duties in the presence of top officials at its base here.
Fulfilling her long-cherished dream, she received her 'qualification wings' from the Vice-Admiral on Monday.
He was addressing a press conference on board INS Tir at South Jetty, naval base, here.
The Vice-Admiral said, "We've already started incorporating women-friendly facilities on the aircraft carrier and other bigger ships."