Archive · 11 Jun 2025
First Woman ADC Appointed to Indian President
The President of India now has a new helper, called an Aide-de-Camp (ADC), and for the first time, this is a woman!
Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee was chosen to assist the President.
She manages the President's schedule, helps with communication, and attends events.
Before being selected, she underwent evaluations including an interview.
Solankee is looking forward to learning in her new role.
She was appointed for 2.5 to 3 years.
Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee is the first woman ADC to the President of India.
She was selected in April and began official duties on May 9.
Solankee's role involves managing the President's schedule and facilitating communication.
Selection involved assessments, including interviews, intelligence, and adaptability tests.
She is assigned for a tenure of two-and-a-half to three years.
- Who
- Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee
- What
- Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee appointed as the first woman ADC to the President of India.
- When
- Selected in April, began official duties on May 9.
- Where
- Presidential Estate, India
- Why
- To serve as a liaison, manage appointments, and facilitate communication for the President.
- ADC Appointee
- Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee
- Role Significance
- First Woman ADC
- Tenure Length
- 2.5 to 3 years
- Selection Date
- April
- Official Duties Start
- May 9
- Height Criteria
- 173 cms
