Nupur Jain Defies Stereotypes, Joins Air Force at 21, Makes History

• Nupur Jain, from Delhi, faced societal and familial opposition for wanting to join the armed forces, challenging traditional gender roles and Jain community norms.
• Despite taunts about marriage and societal expectations, she pursued her dream, inspired by her experiences with gender discrimination and NCC.
• Nupur joined NCC in Class 8, where she first fired a real gun at age 13 in a Haryana camp, fostering her confidence and risk-taking abilities.
• She chose the Indian Air Force after completing Electronic Communication Engineering, starting her training in January 2012.
• Nupur, now a Squadron Leader, married Wing Commander Kuldeep Jain, also from the Indian Air Force, proving her critics wrong.

Why It Matters: Nupur Jain broke gender and community barriers to achieve her dream of serving in the Indian Air Force.