Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Aastha Poonia |
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| Famous for | Being the first woman fighter pilot of Indian Navy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | S.D. Inter College, Civil Lines,Muzaffarnagar |
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| College/University | Banasthali Vidyapith (Banasthali University), Tonk, Rajasthan (2019-2023) |
| Degree | Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech CSE) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Jat |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Arun Punia (Maths teacher in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sardhana, Meerut) |
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| Mother | Sanyogita Chaudhary (Principal of a primary school in Baghra, Muzaffarnagar) |
| Siblings | Brother - Harshvardhan Punia (Student, younger) |
Career
| Summary | Aastha Punia is a trailblazer in the Indian Navy, recognized as the first woman to advance into the fighter pilot stream. She has a notable academic background, having received her B.Tech in Computer Science from Banasthali Vidyapith. Following rigorous training at the Indian Naval Academy, she was awarded the Wings of Gold, marking her historic entry into a male-dominated field. |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-poonia-2b21b4207/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Aastha hails from Hisawada village in Khekada tehsil of Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| She was passionate about flying from a young age, often rushing to the roof to watch airplanes. | |
| Completing her 12th grade in a non-medical stream, she pursued a degree while interning with DRDO. | |
| Aastha undertook two internships at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise before her selection in the Indian Navy. | |
| She graduated on July 3, 2025, becoming a pioneer among women in naval aviation. |