Archive · 21 Aug 2025
DG AFMS Arti Sarin Discusses Leadership in Indian Armed Forces
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, the head of medical services for India's armed forces, has a unique background.
She is the first woman to hold this position and has worked in all three branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Starting in the Army, she learned about early leadership responsibilities and patient care.
Her time in the Navy taught her to manage with fewer resources and improve communication skills.
Sarin also spent time in the Air Force and gained precision and professionalism.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin is the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS).
She is the first woman appointed as DG AFMS.
VAdm Sarin has served in all three branches of the Indian armed forces: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Sarin spoke about leadership lessons from each service.
She learned to be precise and professional from the Air Force.
- Who
- Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services.
- What
- Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin discussed her leadership journey in the Indian armed forces.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but during She Shakti 2025.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To share insights on leadership learned from her service in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Position
- Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS)
- First Woman
- DG AFMS
- Military Service
- Army, Navy, Air Force
- Interviewed by
- Palki Sharma
- Event
- She Shakti 2025