New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The Central government has set a target to recruit 5,171 women constables in the paramilitary forces during the current financial year as part of its policy to enhance female participation in these armed forces.

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday that the government has set a target to increase women's participation in the paramilitary forces.

As part of its goal, Rai said 3,239 women constables were recruited last year, and a target of 5,171 is set for this year.

Sharing data, the MoS mentioned the Central government's plan to recruit a total of 1,192 women constables in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF); 2,513 in the Border Security Force ...