Minakshi Kumari among 1st NDA women cadets commissioned into IAF
Minakshi Kumari just made history as one of the first women from the National Defense Academy's (NDA) debut batch of women cadets to be commissioned into the Indian Air Force.
This was only possible after a 2021 Supreme Court decision opened NDA doors for women.
Coming from a family with Army roots in Haryana, Minakshi's journey is inspiring for anyone dreaming big.
Minakshi Kumari joined NDA August 2022
Minakshi joined NDA in August 2022 after clearing tough exams and interviews, then spent nearly three years training hard: think intense workouts, drills, and leadership lessons.
She officially graduated on May 30, 2025, marking a huge moment for women in the armed forces.
After more training at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, she was commissioned as an IAF officer on Saturday, a proud moment for her family and a big step forward for gender equality in the military.