'Purpose, Empowerment & Confidence': IFS Officer's Post Inspiring Women To Delve Into This Field Goes Viral

Being a part of the Indian Forest Service can be challenging since it involves fieldwork along with a desk job. Only the most dedicated of us can do justice to this job, and that includes women.

This Indian Forest Officer has shared an important Twitter thread aiming to encourage all women sceptical about getting into this field.

Swetha Boddu who serves in the Maharashtra Cadre posted a thread which compiles all the IFS training regimen she had to go through.

Twitter/Swetha Boddu

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1. It starts with horse riding, which aims to help 'improve coordination, confidence and the physical posture of an officer.

THREAD

As I complete my probation this week, here's a recap on how comprehensive #IFS training is, especially for those who ask me if #women can opt for IFS -#HorseRiding @ Indian Military Academy

To improve coordination, confidence & physical posture of an officer
(1/8) pic.twitter.com/wL6z79lWMS

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

2. Then come NSAS Rifle shooting which Improves concentration and stamina for an officer.

INSAS Rifle shooting (~4.5kg) @ IMA, Dehradun

Module on working of rifles, LMG, AK47, GLOCK, IED, grenade etc necessary for dealing with LWE in forest areas

Improves concentration & stamina for an officer

(Blurring intentional) 2/8 pic.twitter.com/ZrS04WbsGK

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

3. Next up is river rafting so you're prepared for risks and adventure.

'Adventure fills soul'

River #Rafting on the Ganges, organised by @ITBP_official

Devilish rapids - people falling out of boats & rescued later, cliff jumping and lots of adrenaline! Sad we don't have photos in action. (3/8) pic.twitter.com/ba4y7d5nMt

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

4. And one can't forget swimming because it¡¯s a basic survival skill!

#Swimming module, for 8 days. Freestyle & breast stroke

Coz, it's a survival skill (4/8) pic.twitter.com/J2VaE2DOuJ

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

5. That's followed by scuba diving so you can explore the wonders of nature underwater.

'You'll want to protect something you appreciate'

Appreciating Nature in #water#ScubaDiving @ Havelock, Andaman to understand #CoralReefs & Marine diversity in pristine Islands. Its effect can only be experienced! (5/8) pic.twitter.com/LVpeKqI5kE

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

6. Paragliding, on the other hand, help you let go of your fears.

Appreciating nature in #Air#Paragliding in Bir Billing, Himachal

Helps you let go of your fears as field officers need #Courage

(6/8) pic.twitter.com/zEZAP6IwMy

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

7. And trekking helps build strength.

Appreciating Nature on #land

2 day Trek to #ValleyOfFlowers 11k ft & Hemkund Sahib 15,200ft above MSL. Steep slope rain & cold were true test to our #endurance

You either go on your feet or someone's shoulders, no way else. Hence one of the most #pristine places on Earth!
(7/8) pic.twitter.com/IoG1rU32T9

¡ª Swetha Boddu, IFS (@swethaboddu) October 19, 2020

Then goes on to conclude with: ¡®There are countless other treks, field visits, PT exercises, inter-service competitions to mould all-round #personality of the Officer Trainee (OT) For #women aspirants, life needs purpose & empowerment needs confidence. IFS gives you both!¡¯

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For those who are considering this a future career, you have all your doubts cleared!