Prashant Mishra
- Harita Kaur Deol: First female pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1994. - Gunjan Saxena: One of the first women to fly in a combat zone during the Kargil War.
- In 2015, the Indian Air Force opened fighter pilot roles to women. - Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi, and Mohana Singh became the first female fighter pilots.
- Bhawana Kanth: First woman to qualify for combat missions on a fighter jet. - Avani Chaturvedi: First woman to fly a solo sortie in a MiG-21 Bison.
Helicopter Pilots
- Lt. Garima Yadav and Lt. Pranjali Singh: Among the first women to become helicopter pilots in the Indian Army. - Roles include reconnaissance, logistics, and medevac operations.
- Lt. Shivangi: First woman to become a naval pilot, flying Dornier surveillance aircraft. - Lt. Bhavana Kasturi: First woman to lead a contingent of Army Service Corps in Republic Day Parade.
- Women also excel in ground support, maintenance, and engineering roles. - Ensuring the operational readiness of aircraft and providing critical support.
- Women face physical, cultural, and institutional challenges. - Their perseverance and dedication have paved the way for future generations.