Archive · 30 May 2025
Rajnath Singh Highlights Women's Role in Armed Forces
India's Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, praised the contributions of women in the armed forces.
He mentioned that women played a key role in a past operation against terrorism.
Singh also pointed out that women are now serving in many different roles in the military.
He made these remarks at an event celebrating the return of a sailing expedition completed by women officers.
Rajnath Singh lauded women's significant role in the Indian armed forces.
He highlighted women's participation in Operation Sindoor against terrorism.
Women actively participated in all branches of the armed forces during Operation Sindoor.
Singh mentioned that women are serving in diverse roles, from Siachen to the ocean depths.
The Defense Minister spoke at the INSV Tarini flag-in ceremony in Goa.
- Who
- Rajnath Singh
- What
- Speech on women's role in armed forces
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Vasco, Goa
- Why
- To commend women's contributions and celebrate the INSV Tarini crew's return.
- Event
- Flag-in Ceremony of INSV Tarini
- Defense Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- Operation Mentioned
- Operation Sindoor
- Women Officers Mentioned
- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Lt. Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A
Sources
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A voyage of grit: From riding bikes to becoming circumnavigators
Rajnath Singh to welcome women-led INSV Tarini in Goa today after historic voyage
‘From Siachen to the sea’: Women soldiers played key role in Operation Sindoor, says Rajnath Singh
Nari Shakti played crucial role during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Battling waves and time, Dilna & Roopa 1st Indian duo to sail into record books
