ECHS facility extended to cadets disabled during training, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre assured the Supreme Court that cadets discharged due to training disabilities will now get ECHS medical benefits without subscription fees. The court also called for better insurance and higher ex gratia payments.

Delhi High Court Questions Gender Bias in Military Nursing: If Women Can Serve in Siachen, Why Can’t Men Nurse?

The Delhi High Court recently questioned the gender-specific criteria for joining the Military Nursing Service, emphasizing that if women can be posted in challenging terrains like Siachen, there’s no reason why male nurses shouldn’t be allowed to serve in the Indian Army. The court’s observation came in response to the Central government’s stance on the […]