The Ministry of Women and Child Development has announced the launch of the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course at the NSG Training Academy in Manesar. The programme will train women personnel from state police forces and central armed police forces in advanced tactical and security operations. Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi has described this as a significant step forward for women’s participation in elite security roles.
What the course covers
The Mahila Commando Conversion Course is designed to impart specialised training to eligible women officers. The curriculum includes instruction in weapons handling, tactical intervention techniques, hostage rescue operations and counter-terrorism tactics. Participants will be women personnel drawn from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces who meet the selection criteria for this advanced training programme.
What this means for you
If you are a woman serving in a state police force or central armed police force, you may now have access to commando-level training that was previously limited. This opens pathways for female officers to take on roles in specialised tactical and counter-terrorism units. The course represents an expansion of career opportunities for women in India’s security establishment, allowing them to develop expertise in high-risk operational areas alongside their male counterparts.