Imphal, November 17 2025: For the first time in the history of the Territorial Army, a recruitment rally exclusively for women was conducted in Noney, Manipur on Monday, marking a significant step toward women's empowerment in defence services.

A total of 93 women candidates from Noney, Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Tamenglong and Senapati districts participated in the rally, conducted as a part of the ongoing recruitment process for women's entry into the Territorial Army.

According to a release issued by the 165 Infantry Bn (Territorial Army ), the recruitment of women candidates comes as part of GoI policy for empowerment of women.

The first phase of the rally was conducted for candidates from Noney, Jiribam, Senapati, Kangpokpi and Tamenglong districts.

The second phase, meant for candidate

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