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AVM Shakti Sharma: First Non-Medical Woman Two-Star

4 September 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYAVM ShaktiSharma: FirstNon-MedicalWoman Two-Star4 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma broke a barrier by becoming the first woman from outside the medical stream to wear two-star rank in India’s Defence Forces.

Key facts

  • Officer: AVM Shakti Sharma.
  • Distinction: first woman of the non-medical stream to reach two-star rank.
  • New appointment: Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Education).
  • Commissioned: IAF Education Branch, 1994.

Career

She has served in training establishments, field stations and Air Headquarters.

Significance

  • It is a milestone for women in defence leadership.

Test yourself

1. AVM Shakti Sharma became the first woman from which stream to attain two-star rank in India's Defence Forces?

She is the first non-medical-stream woman at this rank.

2. Which post did AVM Shakti Sharma assume?

She took charge as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Education).

3. In which year was AVM Shakti Sharma commissioned into the IAF Education Branch?

She was commissioned into the Education Branch in 1994.

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