India Salutes Major Deeksha: First Woman Officer to Achieve the Iconic Balidaan Badge!
In the rich tapestry of India s military history a bold new thread has been woven by Major Deeksha C Mudadevannavar the first lady officer to be honoured with the nbsp Balidaan Badge the sacred symbol of the Indian Army s Special Forces Hailing from Davangere Karnataka her journey was shaped early through her involvement in the nbsp National Cadet Corps NCC nbsp The fire to serve her country was lit young and only burned brighter with time She joined the nbsp Short Service Commission in Her story isn t just about a career it s a revolution as she was determined to carve her own path in a male-dominated arena nbsp proving that courage knows no gender nbsp Training Rejections amp Relentless SpiritBecoming a paratrooper in the elite nbsp Parachute Regiment is no easy feat even for the most seasoned officers After completing her nbsp Medical Officers Basic Course