Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi Becomes First Female ADC to Indian State Governor
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi becomes first female ADC to a Governor |
| Date of Appointment | November 29, 2024 |
| Officer Details | - 2015 batch IAF officer |
| - Previously served at Air Force stations in Bidar, Pune, and Bhatinda | |
| Appointed Role | Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to Governor of Mizoram, Hari Babu Kambhampati |
| Ceremony Venue | Raj Bhawan, Aizawl |
| ADC Role Description | Military officer assisting higher-ranking officials in ceremonial/admin tasks |
| ADC Allocation in India | - President: 5 ADCs (3 Army, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force + honorary Territorial Army) |
| - Service Chiefs: 3 ADCs | |
| - Governors: 2 ADCs (1 armed forces, 1 police) | |
| - J&K: Both ADCs from Army | |
| Significance | - First female ADC to a Governor in India |
| - Milestone for women in defense protocol roles | |
| - Enhances visibility for women in armed forces |