NDA Opened for Women Officers: The National Defense Academy (NDA) has now opened its doors for women officers, which is a matter of pride. In a conversation with news agency ANI, Major Shaili Gehlawat said the above things. Major Shaili Gehlawat said that the armed forces are gender-neutral. He said that physical, mental test and selection process is completely fair and this is a big opportunity for women who want to serve our country.