New Delhi: Lieutenant Normal Kavita Sahai has made historical past by turning into the inaugural girl commandant of the Military Medical Corps Centre and Faculty in Lucknow.
She assumes this place after the retirement of Lt Gen V. Sabid Syed on January 29. Lt Gen Sahai, a embellished officer with awards such because the Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal, was beforehand serving as the extra DGAFMS (HR) on the workplace of the Director Normal Armed Forces Medical Providers (DGAFMS) in Delhi.
A graduate of the Armed Forces Medical Faculty in Pune, Lt Gen Sahai joined the Military Medical Corps in 1986. Her academic {qualifications} embrace MD (pathology) and DNB (pathology) from AFMC. Moreover, she pursued a fellowship in onychopathology from AIIMS Delhi and holds a diploma in well being skilled training from FAIMER-Keele College, UK.
All through her distinguished 37-year profession, Lt Gen Sahai held varied important administrative and workers roles, together with HOD and professor of lab medication at Base Hospital, Delhi; professor within the division of pathology at AFMC; and HOD and professor of lab medication at Military Hospital (analysis and referral) in Delhi.
Lt Gen Sahai, who has authored over 100 publications in each home and worldwide journals, was honored with the Sena Medal on Republic Day this 12 months, the VSM in 2018, and the Chief of Military Employees Commendation in 2008 and 2012 for her excellent service and distinctive efficiency in numerous fields. Her partner, Maj Gen (retd) Rajesh Sahai, can be an completed officer.
The appointment of Lt Normal Kavita Sahai as the primary feminine commandant of Lucknow’s Military Medical Faculty is a momentous milestone within the historical past of the Indian Armed Forces. Her journey, marked by values and memorable achievements, serves as a supply of inspiration for future generations. As she takes on this historic position, Lt Normal Sahai opens doorways for extra ladies to contribute their abilities and management to the defence of the nation.
