Women allowed to join and serve TA in railway engineer regiment and honorary commissions
Q. Women can serve in which sections of the Territorial Army, according to the Centre?- Published on 26 Jul 16a. Railway engineer regiment
b. Honorary Commissions
c. Both of the above
d. Neither a nor b
ANSWER: Both of the above
Women can join and serve in the Territorial Army in the railway engine regiments and also considered for honorary commissions, the Centre told Delhi HC.
- Government had submitted this in an affidavit filed before the Bench seeking a hearing of the PIL seeking recruitment of women in TA.
- TA is an organisation of volunteers who receive military training to be mobilised for the country’s defence in the event of an emergency.
- No discrimination was indicated during the selection procedure, eligibility criteria and terms of service, said the Centre.