RANIPET: In a milestone for gender representation in armed forces, Sub Lieutenant Siddhi Hemant Dubey became the second woman to be inducted as a helicopter pilot in the Indian Navy, along with 17 other officers.
The officers took part in a ceremonial ‘Passing Out Parade’ on Monday, marking the end of 22-week training at Indian Naval Air Squadron 561, Helicopter Training School at INS Rajali in Arakkonam.
The newly-graduated officers were awarded the coveted ‘Golden Wings’ by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.