Centre Informs High Court That Women Are Allowed Admission In Selected Branches Of Indian Navy Universities
Good step!
There was a time when women were restricted to do field jobs in defence. But gradually, the change is happening. Women are now being welcomed in other branches of the defence too. And of course, in no way are women not capable of achieving success in this job. Recently, a PIL was filed in the High Court claiming that Central Navy Universities are not admitting women and there is institutional discrimination by the government taking place in this regard. However, the centre has sought clarification and has said that girls are eligible to apply.
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The High Court heard a PIL by lawyer Kush Kalra who blamed the government for barring girls from taking admission to Indian Navy Universities. He also blamed the Centre for taking a biased approach here and requested the court of taking necessary steps to stop this.
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Solicitor General Chetan Sharma clarified that the concern of women not being admitted to Navy Universities has been resolved, and the PIL does not stand true. He also informed the court that women are now being recruited for specific branches like general service (X) cadre, IT and electrical branches. In fact, he also highlighted the advertisement of women being invited for applications in Short Service Commission Officers in Information Technology (Executive Branch). The programme will start in January 2023, as per the reports.
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The High Court bench presided over by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subromonium Prasad after hearing the statements by the centre, ultimately discarded the PIL.
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Well, this is good news, and it is a necessary step to give women equal opportunities of proving themselves in the defence.
First Published: November 16, 2022 5:52 PM
