New Delhi. The appointment of Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, as the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), seventy seven years after India’s independence is historic. She is the first woman officer to assume this prestigious position, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Indian Armed Forces.
A distinguished graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune, Vice Admiral Arti Sarin was commissioned in 1985. Her illustrious career spans across all three services – the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. She holds postgraduate degrees in Radio Diagnosis and Radiation Oncology and is trained in Gamma Knife Surgery.
Throughout her career, Vice Admiral Sarin has held numerous key positions. She has served as the Director General of Medical Services for both the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, commanded two major units – INHS Asvini and AFMC, and been the Command Medical Officer of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) and the Western Naval Command (WNC).
Vice Admiral Sarin has recently been appointed as a member of the National Task Force by the Supreme Court of India in addition to her extensive service record. This task force is responsible for formulating safe working conditions and protocols for medical professionals across the country.
The appointment of Vice Admiral Sarin is not only a testament to her exceptional capabilities but also a significant step forward for gender equality in the armed forces. She has been a vocal advocate for women’s participation in the military and has inspired many young women to pursue careers in the armed forces. Her leadership is a shining example of the Nari Shakti initiative promoted by the Government of India.
Vice Admiral Sarin, as the new DGAFMS, will be directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for all medical policy matters related to the Armed Forces. Her vast experience and dedication to service are expected to bring about positive changes and further strengthen the medical services of the Indian Armed Forces.
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