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Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair Becomes First Woman to Hold Key Medical Post in Armed Forces

In a historic milestone for the Indian Armed Forces, Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has become the first woman to take charge as the Director General Medical Services (Army). This prestigious appointment marks another significant achievement in her illustrious career.

Breaking New Ground

Lt Gen Nair has a record of breaking barriers. She was previously the first woman to serve as the Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces), upon her promotion to the rank of Air Marshal.

Her educational journey began at St Mary’s Convent in Prayagraj and continued at Loreto Convent in Lucknow. Her schooling took her across various cities including Tezpur in Assam, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Chandigarh. She graduated with distinction from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps in December 1985.

Extensive Training and Expertise

Lt Gen Nair’s qualifications are as diverse as they are impressive. She holds a postgraduate degree in Family Medicine, along with diplomas in Maternal and Child Health and Health Care Management. Additionally, she completed a two-year training program in Medical Informatics at AIIMS Delhi.

Her specialized training includes chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) warfare with the Israeli Defence Forces and military medical ethics with the Swiss Armed Forces in Spiez, Switzerland. Her breadth of experience also includes serving as the first woman principal medical officer of the Western Air Command and Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Contributions and Recognitions

Lt Gen Nair has made significant contributions to medical education and policy. She was nominated as an expert member of the Dr. K Kasturirangan Committee, which was responsible for drafting parts of the medical education component of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2019.

Her service has been recognized with several awards, including the AOC-in-C (WAC) Commendation, Chief of the Air Staff Commendation, and the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal awarded by the President of India.

A Legacy of Service

Lt Gen Nair’s appointment is also a continuation of a family legacy of military service spanning three generations over the past seven decades. She is married to Air Marshal KP Nair (retired) and comes from a family deeply rooted in the armed forces, being the daughter and sister of military doctors, and the wife and mother of IAF fighter pilots.

Summing Up

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair’s appointment as the Director General Medical Services (Army) is a groundbreaking achievement, highlighting her dedication, expertise, and leadership in military medicine. Her pioneering role serves as an inspiration, setting a new standard for women in the armed forces.

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