Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev First Woman Helicopter Pilot in Indian Navy

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Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev has made history as the Indian Navy's first female helicopter pilot.

An Overview of the News

• She completed her training at INS Rajali in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, where she graduated from the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC).

• Anamika is now qualified to pilot Sea Kings, ALH Dhruvs, Chetaks, and MH-60R Seahawks.

Lieutenant Jamyang Tsewang: First Naval Officer from Ladakh

• Lieutenant Jamyang Tsewang became the first Commissioned Naval Officer from Ladakh.

• He also completed his helicopter pilot training at INS Rajali as part of the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course (BHCC).

• Both Anamika and Jamyang were among the 21 officers awarded the Golden Wings at the passing out parade.

Significance of the Graduation Ceremony

• The passing out parade marked the completion of Stage I training for the 4th BHCC.

• It celebrated the graduation of the 102nd HCC, signifying a new cohort of trained helicopter pilots for the Indian Navy.

Historical Context

• In 2018, Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo.