India to Raise 2 Army Girls Sports Companies in Sync with 'Nari Shakti' to Empower Women in Sports

New Delhi: Indian Army is moving forward with its ‘Nari Shakti ‘ that means women empowerment; it has me plans for establishment of two Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSC), revealed an official statement on Friday. se companies, set to be located at Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow and Army Sports Institute in Pune, aim to identify and train young female talent in various sports disciplines.

With a focus on shooting, archery, athletics, boxing, and weightlifting, AGSCs will provide formal education and specialised training to young girls from across nation. Both locations, as per official sources, are likely to have top-notch training infrastructure, including sports medicine centres and coaching facilities, to make sure that athletes receive comprehensive support.

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initiative draws inspiration from success of boys sports companies and aligns with India's sports policy to excel at international competitions like Olympics. Reports d that AGSCs will not only groom athletes for podium finishes but also offer opportunities for recruitment into Indian Army at various levels.Highlighting potential of this program, Subedar Preeti Rajak, an Asian Games silver medalist, was identified and enrolled as a Havildar in Corps of Military Police, becoming first woman soldier to be promoted to Subedar in January. Similarly, Jasmine Lamboria, a bronze medalist in Commonwealth Games 2022, joined Indian Army as a non-commissioned officer in October 2022.

se role models will inspire incoming young talent to strive for sporting glory in ir respective fields,"   Defence Ministry said in its official statement. Furr MoD states that se AGSCs will be fully operational by April 2024.