The National Security Guard has launched its first women commando course in Manesar to strengthen specialised female capabilities for counter-terror operations.

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• The National Security Guard has launched its first Mahila Commando Conversion Course at the NSG Training Academy in Manesar, Haryana.
• The 12-week specialised programme is designed for selected women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces.
• Training will focus on physical endurance, weapon handling, marksmanship and tactical capabilities required for specialised counter-terrorism operations.
• Participants will receive specialised training in tactical intervention and hostage rescue to prepare them for demanding security operations.
• After completing the course, the women commandos will return to their respective forces and apply their specialised training and operational experience.
• The initiative aims to expand the pool of operationally capable women personnel and strengthen specialised counter-terrorism capabilities across India’s security forces.
• Training shared with participating forces could improve interoperability, coordination and adoption of common professional standards during counter-terrorism operations.
• The programme represents a significant step towards increasing the operational participation of women in India’s internal security and specialised counter-terrorism framework.