New Delhi, May 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the IAF Heritage Centre and lay the foundation stone for the Centre for Cyber Ops & Security in Chandigarh on Monday. The centre is expected to attract a large number of visitors from all over the country.

The Heritage Centre is being built with state-of-the-art technology and is the IAF's first Heritage Centre. Its exhibits will be a source of inspiration for future generations and will showcase the indomitable spirit of the Indian Air Force, an official release stated. Defence Ministry Approves Posting of Women Officers of Territorial Army Along LoC with Pakistan.

On Sunday, Rajnath Singh approved the posting of women officers of the Territorial Army (TA) with Engineer Regiments of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control and as staff officers at TA Group Headquarters/ Directorate General of Territorial Army at New Delhi, as per organizational requirement.

This progressive policy measure is aimed at enhancing the scope of employment of women officers as well as meeting their professional aspirations. They will now serve and train under the same conditions as their male counterparts in a wider range of units and appointments.

The Territorial Army commenced commissioning women officers in 2019, in Ecological Task Force Units, TA Oil sector units and TA Railway Engineer Regiment. Based on the experience gained during this period, it has been decided to extend the scope of further employment for women officers in TA. Pakistan International Airlines Plane Crosses Into Indian Airspace, Stays for Almost 10 Minutes After Failing to Land at Lahore Airport.

The Territorial Army is based on a citizen soldiers' army concept and officers undergo annual training on basic military skills while remaining gainfully employed in civilian life.

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