Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi becomes India’s first woman Aide-De-Camp to Mizoram Governor

New Delhi: Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi on Monday, December 4, was appointed as the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram, Hari Babu Kambhampati. This appointment of Manisha Padhi marks India’s first female Indian Armed Forces officer to serve as ADC to the governor of the country.

A short formal ceremony was held recently at the Raj Bhawan in the state capital, Aizawl, this honorary title was awarded. She formally joined her post and reported to the Governor on this day. Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati can be seen giving the honorary title of ADC to Squadron Leader Padhi.

The Governor's office In Mizoram stated in an official release, “Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram. Squadron Leader Manisha is India’s first woman Indian Armed Forces officer to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of the country.”

Following the ceremony, Squadron Leader Padhi was introduced to the officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan at Aizawl.

As per dictionary definition an ‘aide-de-camp is an officer in the armed forces who helps an officer of higher rank.’ In India, Aide-de-Camp is a title of honour while current as well as former aides-de-camp are conferred the post-nominal letters ADC.

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