At a time when Indian women are setting new heights of success in every sphere of life, it is equally important to give them their due with dignity. Their increasing participation in the defense forces in recent times only reflects the empowered status of women in a democracy. Undoubtedly, due to the apathy of the political leadership in this direction, from time to time, the country's top court has only played a constructive role in the implementation of this decision.Have done In this sequence, the good news has come that in the Republic Day Parade to be held in the year 2024, women will lead a large number of contingents. Means preference will be given to the tableau of women empowerment on the path of duty. It is being told that all the participants in the troops and band squads participating in the official ceremony on the path of duty can be women.
The Ministry of Defense had sent an official memorandum to the three services, various ministries and departments regarding the planning of the parade to be held next year. in that memorandum Such a scheme was mentioned in detail. It is noteworthy that in a meeting chaired by the Defense Secretary in February, it was decided that marching contingents, bands and tableaux involved in the parade to be held on the road of duty on the occasion of Republic Day next year will have only women participants. It is heartening that over the years there has been an expected improvement in the presence of women participants in tableaux displayed on Republic Day. In which women officers are seen leading the troops of the army and security forces.Have come Undoubtedly, this effort can only be called a meaningful initiative in the direction of giving full rights to half the world in the country. It is to be believed that the recent decision of the government will only prove helpful in making this situation more dignified. Undoubtedly, this recent initiative of the Government and the Ministry of Defense has symbolic significance. But the real improvement in the lives of women will come only when the rights given to them become the ground reality.
