Trailblazing Women Officers Who Changed the Indian Army

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Led India's cyber-integrated unit in the 2025 conflict; first female commander of ALL males in the United Nations

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Captain Abhilasha Barak Pioneered women aviators as the first female combat pilot in the Indian Army (2022)

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Major Radhika Sen Recipient of the UN Military Gender Advocate Award for empowering women in conflict zones

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Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair Appointed the first woman Director General Medical Services(Army), leading military healthcare services

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Colonel Mitali Madhumita was Awarded the Sena Medal for rescuing personnel during the Kabul embassy attack (2010)

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