Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the women personnel of the armed forces in the pivotal role they played in Operation Sindoor.

Addressing a flag-in ceremony in Goa for the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, Singh also hailed the courage, endurance, and accomplishments of two Indian Navy officers—Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A—who returned after successfully completing Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a circumnavigation expedition undertaken in double-handed mode.

Highlighting the growing role of women in the armed forces, the Defence Minister said, “From the heights of Siachen to the depths of the ocean, Indian women are fulfilling critical responsibilities that have significantly enhanced the nation’s security envelope.”