Quick Info
| Profession | Military Doctor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Army Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Arti Sarin
31/08/2026
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin retired from the Armed Forces Medical Services after more than four decades in uniform. She demitted office as the 46th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, and Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja succeeded her from 1 September 2026.
29/06/2026
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Arti Sarin at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The decoration recognised her distinguished service while she led the Armed Forces Medical Services as Director General.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Becoming the first woman from the armed forces to be appointed as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) |
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| Retirement | Retired as Surgeon Vice Admiral on 31/08/2026 after more than 40 years of service |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Timpany Senior Secondary School, Andhra Pradesh |
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Personal Life
| Blood Group | B+ |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | C. S. Naidu (Surgeon Rear Admiral in the Indian Navy) |
Family
| Father | retired Indian Navy commander |
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| Siblings | Brother (retired Indian Navy commodore, submarine commander) |
| Spouse | C. S. Naidu |
| Children | Son - Rohan |
Career
| Military Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Initially desired to join the armed forces after observing AFMC graduates in navy uniforms. | |
| 2. Served as a Regimental Medical Officer during the Kargil War, marking a significant deployment as the first woman along the Line of Control. | |
| 3. Contributed as a researcher with organizations like the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory and the Defence Research and Development Organisation. | |
| 4. Served in several prestigious naval hospitals across India, holding key positions throughout her career. | |
| 5. In 2020, she was the senior-most officer of the Indian Navy to undertake a significant sailing expedition. | |
| 6. Became the sixth Indian woman to attain a three-star appointment in the Indian Navy. | |
| 7. Selected to head the Nari Shakti Initiative aimed at increasing women's participation in the armed forces. | |
| 8. Maintained a varied diet in the past, enjoying traditional non-vegetarian dishes. | |
| 9. Served in all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces: Army, Navy, and Air Force. | |
| 10. Played a key leadership role during the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing quarantine facilities and introducing innovative medical solutions to protect soldiers and their families. | |
| 11. Appointed as a member of the Supreme Court's National Task Force in 2024 for doctors’ safe working conditions. |
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