The government has decided to convert the experimental scheme for induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Tuesday. “It is a testimony to the capability of India’s ‘Nari Shakti’ and our PM Shri @narendramodi’s commitment towards women empowerment,” the defence minister said in a tweet. The MoD has decided to convert the Experimental Scheme for Induction of Women Fighter Pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent scheme. It is a testimony to the capability of India’s ‘Nari Shakti’ and our PM Shri @narendramodi’s commitment towards women empowerment.— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 1, 2022Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh had become the first women to become fighter pilots at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal in June 2016. Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Union Budget 2022 updates here.