Radhika Sen | |
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| Birth name | Radhika Sen |
| Born | 1993 Baroha, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service | Indian Army |
| Years of Service | 2016–present |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Indian Army Service Corps (IASC) |
| Commands | Engagement Platoon Commander, Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion |
| Known for | Recipient of the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award (2023) |
| Awards | United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award |
| Alma mater | Panjab University, Chandigarh; IIT Bombay[1] |
Major Radhika Sen is an Indian Army officer known for her impactful service with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born in Himachal Pradesh in 1993, she joined the army. As engagement platoon commander in MONUSCO, she led efforts to support community security, gender equality, and education for local populations.[2] Her work earned her the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres commending her as a “true leader and role model.”[3]