The first woman Assistant Commandant from NE in Indian Coast Guard

Posted on February 11, 2016 0 Comments2,009

Ever since she was young, Kripali Yambem always aspired to be different from her peers. Most people wanted to have a career in Civil
Services, Medical, Engineering while only few opted for Armed Forces.

She was attracted to the National Cadet Corps during her High School and College days and with an adventurous mind and an excellent attitude,she was molded into an individual capable of taking on the rigors of military life during her NCC days.

Kripali always believed that a bright, young and energetic woman with extreme dedication towards achievement can hold the topmost positions  with confidence in any profession. Her dream came true when she was selected for the post of Assistant Commandant in the Indian Coast Guard, making her the first from the Northeast to hold such rank.

She got through the service after a direct interview for graduates conducted twice annually and joined the service on July 2010.

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She is the daughter of Yambem Brajamohon Singh ( Retd. Headmaster, Govt. Ideal Blind School, Takyel)  and Thongam Geeta Devi ( Teacher, Govt. Ideal Blind School, Takyel) of Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai near  SAI Road, Imphal West.

The men and women in ‘whites’, the respect they got and the lifestyle the lead was a motivating factor for kripali to join the service. She
was confident to go through any probationary task to prove her suitability and although few questions were raised from her parents and loved ones, she had already made up her mind and was ready to undertake the gruesome training.

Today, she has proved her worth and as a woman officer, she wears a smile filled with pride, making her feel like she is a part of the big
and happy family which she had dreamt of as a girl.

Indian Coast Guard is a branch of Indian Armed Forces that implements the maritime laws of India. According to her, this service offers full of opportunities to prove the men of the ability of lady officers through perseverance, dedication and exciting activities, along with
prospects of visiting different places in the country and abroad with excellent pay package and ample benefits.

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