IAF Officer Manisha Padhi Becomes India's First Women Aide-De-Camp to Mizoram Governor

Digital Desk, NE Post: Squadron leader Manisha Padhi became the first woman Indian Armed Forces officer to be appointed as Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor in the country. Squadron leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer was appointed as the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, on November 29.

The official ceremony took place on November 29 at Raj Bhawan in Aizawl, where Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati conferred the honorary title upon Squadron Leader Padhi. Joining her new post, Squadron Leader Padhi, previously stationed at Air Force bases in Bidar, Pune, and Bhatinda, reported to the Governor during the formal ceremony.

Previously, Manisha Padhi served at three postings - Air Force Station in Bidar, Air Force Station in Pune, and Air Force Station in Bhatinda. Padhi hails from Brahmapur in Ganjam district of Odisha. She did her graduation at C V Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar.

About Aide-de-Camp:

The title 'Aide-de-Camp' refers to an officer in the armed forces who assists a higher-ranking officer. In India, the Aide-de-Camp is an honorary designation, and those serving or retired from this role use the post-nominal letters ADC. Service chiefs, including those of the Army, Navy, and Air Staff, typically have three aides-de-camp. The President has five, including three from the Army and one each from the Navy and the Air Force. One honorary aide-de-camp from the Territorial Army is also there.

In the context of state governors, two aides-de-camp are appointed, with one each from the Indian Armed Forces and the Indian and state police services. However, in Jammu and Kashmir, both aides-de-camp to the governor are selected from the Indian Army.