Major Navya Shekhawat Becomes First Woman Army Officer to Serve as President’s Aide‑de‑Camp

Major Navya Shekhawat has been appointed as the inaugural woman Army officer to hold the position of President Droupadi Murmu’s Aide‑de‑Camp. In this role, she will assist the President at formal events and ceremonies, a responsibility that places her at the heart of national protocol. Her appointment follows Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki’s tenure in 2025, marking a clear progression in the inclusion of women within India’s military hierarchy. The move underscores the growing opportunities for female officers in defense roles and signals a shift toward greater gender diversity at the highest levels of the armed forces. By breaking this particular glass ceiling, Major Shekhawat sets a precedent that may encourage more women to pursue senior positions in the Army.