Indian Navy's First Woman Helicopter Pilot: Anamika B. Rajeev
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Passing Out Parade at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Ranipet district |
| Date | June 7, 2023 |
| Officers Graduated | 21 officers awarded 'Golden Wings' |
| Chief Guest | Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command |
| Historic Achievement | Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev became the Indian Navy's first woman helicopter pilot |
| Other Notable Graduate | Lt Jamyang Tsewang, first Commissioned Naval Officer from the Union Territory of Ladakh |
| Training Program | 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course |
| Duration of Training | 22 weeks |
| Training Institution | Indian Naval Air Squadron 561 (alma mater of all helicopter pilots of the Indian Navy) |
| Significance | Marks Indian Navy's commitment to gender inclusivity and expanding career opportunities for women |