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would otherwise be partnered with their better halves and community networks, that aim to assist armed
making her feels fretful to move on. This situation of forces families in addressing and overcoming
helplessness to get support of each other makes the challenges which could be combatted by providing
entire family suffer resulting to heavy psychological errand supports. The initiative of association such
stress which subsequently passes in the entire family as CWA, AWWA, AFWWA, BWWA, HWWA,
composition resulting shattered family instead of NWWA etc. in counseling, motivating and facilitating
bonded family. women’s to come up with fly Colours. The recognition
Additionally, Women who work rigid and understanding of the unique difficulties faced
schedules experience more family issues than women by armed forces families and to make mechanism in
who work flexible schedules, particularly in situation helping them to nurture a supportive environment to
when their spouses are away from them and cannot ensure their well-being as welfare.
cooperate in regular household chores which has Subsequently, some of other challenges
resulted into a variety of health problems, including in the life of armed force personnel could be address
regular hypertension, headaches, obesity, and many by adapting to hybrid work arrangements during
others, the effect of which is often reflected upon the peace posting so as to facilitate the officers to fulfill
entire family. It has also been found that officer in their duties without compromising their assignment
armed forces could hardly make their availability at and also maintaining a greater level of flexibility
home to support their ailing family members because and family connectivity during periods of stability.
of which frustration prevails over pleasure as a result Such support mechanism may help in keeping the
the stress becomes dominant and the balance in life family tied up to the bond. A little flexibility and
is hardly achieved. Yet other factors that adds to fury compassionate arrangements in work place will not
in the chain of challenges and stress for a woman such only keep the serving member satisfied as they would
as childcare arrangement and everyday household spend a relatively more time with their families but
management. would also reduce the burden of separation and
The issues highlighted could be subsequently facilitate improved work-life balance.
controlled to a great extent, if the society start adopting Additionally, it would leverage the armed forces
flexible and compassionate working environment spouses to pursue their own professional endeavors.
particularly for working women as all of these stress- The dire need in nutshell is to develop
inducing issues could be mitigated if resolved in a arrangements such as establishing hybrid work
three prolonged approach. models, organizing counseling services, resources
The first initiation could be taken by for service members and their families. Also, a major
the institution that lends a hand to working women change is expected from the perspectives of workers,
in the form of superior and subordinate assistance as relatives, and the public to support so as to ensure
well as a sufficient number of paid and unpaid leaves holistic development of society.
at their place of work.
The second be taken by the working
women itself by resorting to seeking benefit from
stress-relieving measures such as spending time with
family, yoga and meditation, entertainment and music Dr. Anurika Vaish,
and so on. Spouse Name: Pradipta Kumar Sahu
The third initiation is fostered by (Second in Command, IRLA 5255)
the organization of armed forces personnel. Due Place of Posting: Staff Officer at Range
cognizance be given on building support programs Sambalpur (TAC. Rayagada)
that focuses on striving quality of life and work life Present Residential Address: 506-A,
balance to the extent possible, counseling services, Mumfordganj,Prayagraj-211002 (U.P)

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