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15/03/23 08:11 AM IST

Colonel Geeta Rana is first woman to lead army unit near China border in Ladakh

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  • A woman officer has, for the first time, taken over the command of an independent unit in the sensitive Ladakh sector where India and China have been locked in a lingering border row for almost three years.
Colonel Geeta Rana
  • Colonel Geeta Rana hails from Pauri, Uttarakhand, which is also the hometown of General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.
  • She is a member of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) and has previously served in various capacities, including as a military attaché in Moscow, Russia.
  • Her appointment as the commander of an independent field workshop in eastern Ladakh is a testament to her skills, experience, and leadership qualities.
  • It is a proud moment for women in the Indian Army, as Colonel Geeta Rana has shattered the glass ceiling and opened doors for more women to take up command roles in the future.
Significance
  • Colonel Geeta Rana’s appointment as the commander of an independent field workshop in eastern Ladakh is a significant step towards women’s empowerment in the Indian Army.
  • It sends a strong message that women are capable of taking up leadership roles in the armed forces and contributing to the country’s defence and security.
  • This appointment will also serve as a source of inspiration for young women who aspire to join the Indian Army and make a difference.
  • The decision to appoint women officers to command roles outside of the medical stream is a welcome step towards gender parity in the Indian Army.
  • It will pave the way for more women to take up leadership roles in the armed forces, thereby breaking down traditional gender barriers in a male-dominated field.
Source- Hindustan Times

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