Aizawl, Dec 6: Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, an officer from the 2015 batch of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has become the nation’s first woman to assume the prestigious role of Aide-de-Camp (ADC).

Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, on November 29, formally designated Squadron Leader Padhi as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) from the armed forces. The brief ceremony was held at the Raj Bhawan in Aizawl, the state capital.

“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,” the Governor’s office in Mizoram stated in an official release.

Talking about the same, Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati said, “Ministry of Defence suggested three names, one of whom to be appointed as ADC to Governor. Out of three names, one is a woman officer, Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi. We appointed her as ADC (Aide-De-Camp). PM has taken the initiative to see that the Women’s Reservation Bill is passed in the Parliament. So, when a woman officer is available to be an ADC, I thought we could give preference to her. Manisha Padhi is the first defence personnel to be appointed as ADC to Governor in the country…”.

#WATCH | Aizawl | Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati says, "Ministry of Defence suggested three names, one of whom to be appointed as ADC to Governor. Out of three names, one is a woman officer, Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi. We appointed her as ADC (Aide-De-Camp). PM has… pic.twitter.com/df3YSBCqXJ

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

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