Punita Arora


Punita Arora

Born (1946-05-31) May 31, 1946 (age 78)[citation needed]
Lahore, Punjab, British India
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Army
 Indian Navy
Rank Lieutenant General
Vice Admiral
CommandsArmed Forces Medical College
Awards Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Sena Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal

Surgeon Vice Admiral (Lieutenant General) Punita Arora PVSM, SM, VSM is a former Flag Officer of the Indian Navy and the Indian Army. Arora was the first woman in the Indian Armed Forces to be promoted to a Three-star rank. She held the ranks of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army[1] and Surgeon Vice Admiral in the Indian Navy.[2]

  1. ^ "The General in Sari". Specials.rediff.com.
  2. ^ "Navy gets its 1st lady vice-admiral". The Times of India. 16 June 2005.