In a first, NDA to admit 20 women cadets next year
NDA to admit women cadets : The Supreme Court recently allowed the inclusion of women candidates in the entrance examination of the National Defense Academy (NDA). Now according to News18.com, next year around 20 women cadets will be recruited under NDA, who will serve in the three services in different positions. A senior defence official said the requirement was placed by the Personal Services Headquarters. According to News18, out of the 20 women cadets, the army will have the largest force of about 10 women officers, followed by the Indian Air Force and the Navy with about 5 officers each.
New Fitness Criteria For Women Cadets In NDA & New Infrastructure In NDA
New Fitness Criteria For Women Cadets In NDA : Along with the Indian Army, the National Defense Academy is also ready to welcome women cadets. For this, many new amendments are being done in NDA. Major General Arvind Bhatia (Retd) told a major news portal that the NDA is revamping its infrastructure with the construction of separate cabins, additional washrooms. Along with this, a strong security mechanism is also being put in place to welcome women cadets from the middle of 2022. Major General Bhatia (retd) had retired from the headquarters last month as assistant chief of the Integrated Defense



