And the recent debate is about including a woman in the armed forces or not. Contrary to the belief that women might not be suitable for this career option, it was 1992 when the doors of Indian armed forces were open for a woman and till now the number seems to be increasing year by year. For those who thought a woman should not consider this as their career option, here are strong reasons why a woman must join the Indian armed forces.
1. Complete leadership qualities
opportunities to lead to the massive troop
Leading a massive troop can be a dream for many, but it is only here when men and women both are given equal opportunities to lead to the massive troop and proves their quality
2. Military nursing
Military Nursing Service
The military nursing service has secured its name as one of the highly reputed branches in the army where a woman should consider joining in.
3. Completely unbiased
truly an unbiased place
Every person in the same rank in armed forces are offered the same amount of salary. This is truly an unbiased place, unlike private sectors where you are paid according to your work, gender and performance.
4. Strength building
all about a good physique line
A woman being not as strong as a man can now focus on their physical health more than anything else. Considering a job in armed forces is all about a good physique line which is a basic parameter for them.
5. No hidden agendas
lead your path to success
Being a woman does not matter here because everybody should clear the test after equal intervals which will lead the path to success.
6. Combat pilots
Woman Fighter Pilot
Just a few days ago, Pranab Mukherjee said that woman would soon be taking up combat roles and would be working as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force.
7. Higher education
pursue higher education
If you are a studious person, joining armed forces can help you to pursue higher education. By the time you retire, you come out with the highest degree you ever wanted to do.
8. Post retirement options
Perfect Retirement Plan
Even though you may get retirement at a particular age, the career options post retirement are open. Today an officer with 22 years of service after retirement will get a pension of approx. Rs.30,000 per month along with other benefits.
9. The pride
uniform is just classy
And the uniform is just classy! Aren’t they adding a cool factor to your personality? The pride which comes along with wearing the uniform is out of the earth.
10. Honour for life
respect that you earn is truly a long lasting feeling
And finally, the respect that you earn is truly a long lasting feeling. Like the Bournville ad, you have to learn it to understand it.
Author: Rima Chowdhury
