women in combat. women officers

Enrolled as Cadet no 001, Priya Jhingan became the first woman cadet to join the Indian Army alongside a batch of 25 other feisty women – the first batch of women who became trailblazers for women in the armed forces.

On National Girl Child Day, here are the inspiring stories of 14 of India's most respected female soldiers. With their impressive records, they have established new frontiers for women in combat!