Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, has made history by becoming India’s first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC). Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati appointed Squadron Leader Padhi as the ADC from the armed forces during a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan in Aizawl, the state capital.
This appointment is a significant milestone for women in the Indian Armed Forces. The Governor’s office in Mizoram stated in an official release, “Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram. Squadron Leader Manisha is India’s first woman Indian Armed Forces officer to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of the country.”
Squadron Leader Padhi assumed her new role on November 29 and reported to the Governor. She was introduced to the officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan in Aizawl. Prior to her appointment, Squadron Leader Padhi served at Air Force stations in Bidar, Pune, and Bhatinda.
In India, the title of Aide-de-Camp is an honor. Service chiefs, including the chief of the Army, Navy, and Air Staff, typically have three aides-de-camp, while the President has five aides-de-camp (three from the Army and one each from the Navy and Air Force).
This achievement highlights the increasing opportunities for women in the Indian Armed Forces and their growing presence in historically male-dominated roles. Squadron Leader Padhi’s appointment is a testament to her capabilities and the progress being made towards gender equality within the military.
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