‘Moving In Right Direction’: PM Modi Lauds Growing Role Of Women In Defence, Space Sectors

Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 17:12 IST

PM Modi praised women's growing roles in defence and space, citing President Murmu's Rafale flight with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 in New Delhi. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the increasing participation of women in India’s defence and space sectors, calling it a reflection of the nation’s progressive direction.

While addressing the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said that President Droupadi Murmu recently flew in a Rafale fighter jet, accompanied by Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, one of India’s first women Rafale pilots. He said that it was a symbol of women’s growing presence in frontline defence roles.

“Just two days ago, our President Droupadi Murmu Ji took a sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft. Her companion was Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. Today, our daughters are flying fighter aircraft and also promoting modern agriculture by becoming Drone Didis. Today, we can proudly say that India has the highest number of female STEM graduates in the world. Today, women are also playing leadership roles in the field of science and technology," PM Modi said, emphasising that women are now leading from the front in varied sectors.

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