ArP Guv reviews POP of mahila recruits
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 02 2022:
IMPHAL In all, 868 mahila recruits took part in the passing out parade (POP) held on Wednesday at the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School (ARTC & S), Shokhuvi in Nagaland.
The event was the special attestation parade to mark the completion of 44 weeks of gruelling training in battle craft, weapon handling, jungle lane shooting and other specialisation in counter insurgency operations.
This POP was unique for the fact that it had only mahila recruits and the parade was led by major Sita Shelke, a lady officer posted at the ARTC & S.The parade was reviewed by Arunachal Pradesh Governor (Retd) brigadier Dr BD Mishra in the presence of DG Assam Rifles Lt Gen PC Nair and other senior officers of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles, informed a release issued by PRO IGAR(S).
Addressing the recruits, the Governor highlighted the rich history of the Assam Rifles as the oldest paramilitary force of the country and its diversified role, and called on the recruits to serve the nation with all sincerity besides asking them to keep pace with technology.
He also stated that as mahila soldiers their job was even more challenging than their male counterparts given that besides their job responsibility they would also have to shoulder the responsibility of their families.
It may be mentioned that Assam Rifles is the oldest Para Military Force of the nation and since 2015 inducted riflewomen in all frontline duties.
The brave riflewomen have proven their mettle not only in the northeast but also in J&K and UN Missions.
As on date Assam Rifles has 36 riflewomen deployed in the Kashmir Valley and more than 34 have served in the UN Mission at Golan Heights, Israel (UNDOF) and Congo (MONUSCO) .
Their presence in the frontline duty not only instils a sense of security amongst the local women and children but also boosts the image of the country as being a progressive Women Empowered Country, the PRO said.