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  • Feb 28, 2024
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SC TO CENTRE: ENSURE WOMEN GET PERMANENT COMMISSION IN COAST GUARD OR WE WILL

Why in the news?

  • The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard.
  • Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud asserted that women cannot be left out and threatened court intervention if the government fails to act.
source:jansatta

Highlights of the judgement:

  • All serving women officers eligible for permanent commission.
  • Dismissal of government’s stance on service years determining eligibility.
  • Equality in grant of permanent commission in 10 streams of combat support arms and services.
  • Women officers eligible for command posts in non-combat areas, subject to Army’s discretion on a case-by-case basis.
About Indian Coast Guard:

●    Formed in August 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.

●    Recognized as an independent Armed force of India.

●    Ranked as the fourth largest Coast Guard globally.

●    Plays a pivotal role in safeguarding Indian coasts and enforcing maritime regulations within India’s maritime zones.

Permanent Commission for SSC Women Officers in Indian Navy:

●    Eligible for consideration towards grant of Permanent Commission.

●    59 women officers (excluding Medical and Dental officers) have been granted PC as of now.

Women NAO(Naval Air Operations) Officers on Helicopters:

●    Women NAO officers appointed as specialist NAO officers to ship-borne helicopters.