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 |
Latest News about Arti Sarin
26/01/2026
Arti Sarin was included among the officers approved for the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for Republic Day 2026. The award recognized distinguished service at the highest levels of the armed forces medical system.
2026
Arti Sarin was conferred the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal at a Defence Investiture Ceremony in 2026. The decoration recognized her distinguished service and exceptional contribution to military healthcare while serving as Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
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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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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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| 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. |