Women Will March Into Infantry Once Society Salutes The Change Says Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has affirmed the Indian Army’s readiness to induct women into infantry roles, provided there is sufficient societal acceptance across the nation.Speaking at an annual press conference in New Delhi on 13 January 2026, ahead of the 78th Army Day, he emphasised that both the Army and Indian society stand prepared for this progressive step.General Dwivedi
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has affirmed the Indian Army’s readiness to induct women into infantry roles, provided there is sufficient societal acceptance across the nation.Speaking at an annual press conference in New Delhi on 13 January 2026, ahead of the 78th Army Day, he emphasised that both the Army and Indian society stand prepared for this progressive step.General Dwivedi
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