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Navy plans to induct women as pilots: Dhowan

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New Delhi: Less than a week after the Indian Air Force said it would induct women as fighter aircraft pilots, navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan on Wednesday said they would soon induct women as naval pilots, though for flying surveillance aircraft.

However, ther are no plans to send women on warships as of now, said Admiral Dhowan.

“Indian Navy is not lagging behind. We are very proud of our women officers,” Dhowan said at a press conference relating to the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam next year.

He said women were involved in different activities in the navy as air traffic controllers and observers on board aircraft, and in training, education, legal branches and even in overseeing various aspects related to construction of ships.

“We have taken up with the defence ministry a proposal that is still under consideration to see how women pilots can be allowed in our maritime reconnaissance aircraft. It is something which is under consideration. The government will have to take a view,” Admiral Dhowan said.

According to navy officials, the proposal was now with the defence ministry.

About the induction of women in combat role in the navy, he said it would depend on the government policy.

“As far as the combat aspect is concerned, it has to be in consonance with the policy of the government of India, the policy of defence ministry, as applicable to the three armed forces. As and when we look at the aspect of changes that come about, we will proceed step by step,” he said.

According to sources, the navy is facing a problem in induction of women on warships due to lack of facilities like separate toilets and constricted space.

However, designing of ships in future to accommodate women staff is under consideration, the sources added.

Speaking at the Air Force Day on October 8, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha announced that women would soon be inducted to fly fighter planes in the force.

Once implemented, the IAF will be first of the three services to have women in combat roles.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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