She Did It
From 1994 to AVM: How Shakti Sharma Became India’s First Non-Medical Woman Two-Star Officer
Shakti Sharma has become the first non-medical woman officer to attain AVM rank.
September 2, 2026
Shakti Sharma has become the first non-medical woman officer to attain AVM rank.
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