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  2. Divya Ajith Kumar - Wikipedia

    • Captain Divya Ajith Kumar is an Army Air Defense (AAD) officer in the Indian Army. She graduated from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai. Kumar is the first woman to be conferred by the Army with the Sword of Honour, a prize given to the best cadet. She led an all-woman contingent of 154 female officers and cadets during the Republic Day Parade in 2… See more

    Early life and education

    Divya Ajith Kumar was born in Chennai to a Tamil family. She is a first-generation soldier. She attended Good … See more

    Military career

    Kumar was commissioned into Corps of Army Air Defence in September 2010. She also jointly topped the Young Officers' course of the Army Air Defence College in 2011 and was awarded the Silver Gun Trophy. Ku… See more

     
  1. Maj Divya Ajith – First Woman To Receive Sword Of …

    Aug 19, 2020 · Major Divya Ajith Kumar, an Indian Army officer of Army Air Defence, was the first Lady Cadet to receive the Sword of Honour in the history of Indian Army. Major Divya, who’s born and brought up in Chennai, was …

  2. In Conversation With Major Divya Ajith Kumar - DDE

    Aug 27, 2020 · Divya Ajith Kumar became the first woman in the history of the Indian Army to receive the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ prize, which is awarded to the best cadet, where she passed with a total of 244 cadets, including 63 women.

  3. An Interview with Divya Ajith Kumar, first-generation …

    Major Divya Ajith Kumar has made history in many ways. From being a first-generation army officer to becoming the first Lady Cadet to be awarded the coveted 'Sword of Honor', her career in the army has been an illustrious one.

  4. Divya Ajith Kumar - Wikiwand articles

  5. 13 Indian Women in Indian Armed Forces Who Broke …

    Jan 24, 2017 · At the age of 21, Divya Ajith Kumar beat 244 fellow cadets (both men and women) to win the Best All-Round Cadet award and get the coveted “Sword of Honour,” the highest award given to a cadet of the Officers Training …

  6. Story of Captain Divya Ajith Kumar to Inspire the Youth

    Learn about the inspiring journey of Captain Divya Ajith Kumar, who made history as the first lady cadet to receive the Sword of Honour at OTA Chennai in 2010. She also led the first all women contingent at the Republic Day Parade …

  7. Divya Ajith Kumar – First woman to receive the coveted …

    Apr 19, 2016 · New Delhi: Divya Ajith Kumar, an officer in the Indian Army Air Defence, has once again proved that women are no less than men. She has become an inspiration for many others to join the armed...

  8. Captain Divya Ajith Kumar, Inspiring Women To Join …

    Jun 2, 2015 · Captain Divya Ajith Kumar, Inspiring Women To Join The Armed Forces. Women have been called queens for a long time but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling. Misogyny, sexual harassment, verbal and physical …

  9. 25-year-old Captain Divya Ajith leads first all-women

    Jan 26, 2015 · Captain Divya Ajith Kumar of the Corps of Army Air Defence led a contingent of 154 women officers and cadets during the parade, where US President Barack Obama was present as the chief guest.

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