New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The Border Security Force is developing its first all-women drone operations unit --Durga Drone Squadron -- which will see female personnel trained in sophisticated aerial surveillance and reconnaissance at sensitive borders on the western and eastern fronts.

The training at the School of Drone Warfare (SDW) in the BSF Academy in Gwalior will foster self-reliance, speed and precision among women personnel, preparing them to play a pivotal role in the smart border security framework of the future, a BSF statement said.

Terming it a "new chapter" in the history of the 2.70 lakh personnel-strong force, the statement said that training has been launched recognising the three intrinsic strengths of women -- patience, precision and perseverance.

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