Arti Sarin

Event Description

Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin is a trailblazing flag officer of the Indian Navy who currently serves as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). Appointed on October 1, 2024, she made history as the first woman to head the Tri-service AFMS, making her the highest-ranking female officer in the history of the Indian Armed Forces.

Summary

Over her distinguished four-decade career, she has managed critical healthcare operations in conflict zones like Kupwara, spearheaded medical logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic, and commanded prestigious institutions like INHS Asvini and AFMC Pune. Her exceptional dedication to national defense and medical policy reform earned her the prestigious Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) from President Droupadi Murmu, establishing her as a prominent icon of women's leadership in India

Award Details

Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)