New Delhi, Oct 26
The Indian Navy is set to open the doors soon for increased role of women on its rolls but has made it clear that there will be no combat positions yet.
The move comes on the heels of the government announcing law week its decision to induct women as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force.
The navy will also challenge a recent order of the Delhi High Court which had reprimanded it over the issue of permanent commission for women in the force. An announcement is likely to be made to this effect in the next few days. The navy has mooted a proposal to the Defence Ministry for induction of women as pilots for its fleet of maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
