Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki, 27, has made history as the first female Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Selected in April 2025, Yashasvi began her position on May 9, 2025, having gone through a rigorous selection process and month-long orientation. The position of ADC is traditionally held by male officers, making this appointment history and providing momentum for further inclusion within the military and the office of the President.
Yashasvi Solankee is the first women ADC to the President of India, which she took charge on May 9, 2025. It is important to note that her appointment, Droupadi Murmu is committed to women’s empowerment within the armed services. This is a strategic step toward gender parity at the ceremonial and military level within the highest institution of government.
Role of ADC
• Aide-de-Camps (ADCs) are special officers chosen from the Army, Navy, and Air Force to serve the President of India.
• Prepares the President’s brief at any engagement
• Accompanies the President at all ceremonial, diplomatic, or official engagements
• Assigned a duty room near the President’s office and therefore is on call 24×7
• Coordinates with all military branches and government departments.
About Yashasvi Solanki:
Yashasvi Solanki, a Haryana native, joined the Indian Navy in 2012, serving under the Short Service Commission, Logistics Branch.
Ms Solanki was a school sportswoman and played badminton and volleyball actively.
She is among the first women, Squadron Leader Manisha Padi (2023 ADC to the governor of Uttarakhand), Lt. Gen. Punita Arora (first female Lt. General in the Indian Army and Vice Admiral in the Navy), Air Marshal Padmavathy Bandopadhyay (first woman Air Marshal and aviator with an expertise in aviation medicine).
Ms Solanki, was appointed as ADC in April and participated in a month-long orientation before commencing her duties on May 1.
