In a major boost to women empowerment
campaign, Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi has been appointed as Aide-De-Camp or ADC
by Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati from the armed forces at a brief
ceremony held at the Raj Bhawan in Aizawl on Wednesday.
Manisha Padhi is a 2015 batch Indian Air
Force officer and the first Indian woman to achieve the post.
“Her appointment is not just a milestone
but a testament to the power of women breaking gender norms and excelling in
different fields. Let’s celebrate this remarkable achievement and continue to
champion women’s empowerment in every sphere,” Governor Kambhampati stated
after the appointment.
Squadron Leader Padhi formally joined
her post and reported to the Governor on Wednesday, where she was introduced to
the officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan at Aizawl.
Before her new posting, Padhi was posted
at Air Force stations in Bidar, Pune and Bhatinda.
NE Watch Desk
