Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Navy's Yashasvi Solanki: First Woman ADC to President
Yashasvi Solanki, a Navy officer, has become the first woman to be an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) for the President of India.
ADCs help the President by managing schedules, coordinating with officials, and assisting with important events.
The President chooses five ADCs, one each from the Navy and Air Force, and three from the Army.
Solanki, who joined the Navy in 2012, will now handle these important duties.
She is joining other pioneering women in the military.
As an ADC, she'll ensure everything runs smoothly for the President.
Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki is appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Droupadi Murmu.
She is the first woman officer from the Indian Navy to hold the ADC position.
The President selects five ADCs from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Solanki joined the Indian Navy in 2012 and served in the Logistics Branch.
An ADC manages the President's schedules and facilitates communication.
- Who
- Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki, President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Yashasvi Solanki appointed as ADC to the President.
- When
- Took over responsibilities on May 1st.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To assist with official duties, protocol, and communication.
- New Position
- Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President
- Officer
- Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki
- Branch
- Logistics Branch
- Joined Navy
- 2012
- President of India
- Droupadi Murmu