Indian Navy gets first women pilot

Kannur Nov 23: In a major move of women empowerment, women have become a Pilot in Indian NAVY and the first batch of female officers at the Naval Armament Inspection (NAI) branch were also inducted into the sea protection.

The women were inducted into the force on Wednesday during a passing out ceremony which was held in the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, in Kannur.

328 cadets of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and two overseas cadets, one each from Tanzania and Maldives were passed out on successful completion of their courses.

Shubhangi Swaroop who hails from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh has become the first woman pilot in the Indian Navy has said that "I know, this is not just an exciting opportunity but a great responsibility also". She will undergo the pilot training at Dundigal Air Force Academy in Hyderabad.



Aastha Segal, Roopa A and Sakthimaya S, were appointed as the officers in Naval Armament Inspection (NAI) branch, which is also for the first time in the history of Indian Navy.

Indian Navy had earlier inducted women in some areas but this is the first time the women have been inducted into many areas.