Women Making Their Mark In All Fields Including Armed Forces: Prez Droupadi Murmu

The President, as part of her four-day visit to Tamil Nadu, visited the Wellington Military Academy today and laid a wreath for the fallen soldiers.

Wellington: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that women were already making a mark in every field including the Armed Forces and she was looking forward to witnessing more and more women join the Armed Forces.

Speaking at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces said, "Women are already making their mark in every field including our armed forces. I was glad to meet the woman officer deployed in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. Women officers are now commanding various units in all the three services."

"I am glad to know that in Indian Navy, a lady officer has been posted as commanding officer of the frontline warship for the very first time. Earlier this month, onboard INS Vikrant during my Day at sea in Goa, I met the young and energetic women Agniveers and women sailors. The increasing strength and role of women in all spheres is encouraging and inspiring for all, especially young girls. I look forward to witnessing more and more women joining Armed Forces, where they can demonstrate exceptional capabilities and break new ground in uncharted territories. We must remember that women warriors have written glorious chapters of Indian history in not so distant past," the President added.

According to the President, in the "fast-changing geopolitical environment, we need to be well prepared to tackle any situation."

"Geopolitical dynamics have changed the security landscape and there is a need to have deep understanding of national and global issues. We not only have to secure our national interests but also prepare for new national security challenges like cyber warfare and terrorism," President Murmu said.

"The issue of climate change is acquiring new dimensions which need to be understood and managed. Updated knowledge and cutting-edge technologies based on intensive research are required to be applied. I am confident that our armed forces officers will rise to the future challenges," the President added.

President Murmu, who arrived in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning as part of her four-day visit to the state, visited the War Memorial at the Wellington Military Academy campus in Coonoor today and paid homage to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath. She was accorded a ceremonial military reception with band performances.

In light of the President’s visit, heightened security measures have been implemented. Bomb detection squads, including sniffer dogs, have conducted checks at various locations. Additionally, special task forces, including the Anti-Naxal Squad, have been deployed around the Raj Bhavan for security. Minor traffic diversions have also been enforced in Ooty, according to police sources.