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Role of women in 1971 Indo-Pak war: The story of Bhuj Airbase

Author(s) Dr. Kartikey Sharma, Prof. Jyotsna Sinha
Country India
Abstract The primary objective behind writing this paper is to highlight the role of women in serving the nation at the time of war. We have come across many examples of women displaying their capability in various fields such as education, science, social work, medicine and trade but it would not be fair to ignore their role in the field of defence. The security of our country is a responsibility which is shared by both men and women. The hands that can bake bread also know how to defend the motherland. On the night of December 8, 1971, the Pakistani Air Force bombed the Bhuj airbase of IAF. The combat planes were unable to take off due to the heavily damaged airstrip and this posed a major threat to national security. Due to the shortage of labor and paucity of time, Squadron Leader Vijay Kumar Karnik, who was then in- charge of the Bhuj airbase, took the decision of taking help from the locals of Madhapur village for the task of rebuilding the airstrip. Fortunately, Mr. Karnik succeeded in persuading 300 women of the village and as a result of their tireless efforts, the airstrip was made operational within the stipulated time of 72 hours. This is one of the finest examples of women power that made the country proud. Following the reconstruction of the airstrip, fighter planes successfully took off and heavily bombarded the enemy side, leading the nation to a marvellous victory. The Government of India honoured these brave women for their indomitable spirit with a cash prize of Rs 50000. In 2018, a war memorial named Virangana Smarak was dedicated to these lionhearted women of Madhapur village of Bhuj. This proves that women can indeed do wonders if they are given an opportunity.
Keywords War, Defence, National security, Bhuj Airbase, Vijay Kumar Karnik, Madhapur, Virangana Smarak
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026
Published On 2026-04-08
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