Quick Info
| Profession | Army Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/10/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Dharwad, Karnataka |
Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | 3rd woman to hold Lieutenant General rank |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Armed Forces Medical College, Pune |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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| Hometown | Dharwad, Karnataka |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 16/11/1982 |
Family
| Husband | Rajeev Kanitkar (Retired Lieutenant General) | ||||
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Career
| Military Service |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Madhuri Kanitkar held the position of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Medical). | |
| 2. She is the third woman to become a three-star Lieutenant General in the Indian Armed Forces. | |
| 3. Madhuri and her spouse are the first couple to attain the three-star rank in the Indian Armed Forces. | |
| 4. In 1990, she completed her post-graduation in Pediatrics. | |
| 5. Madhuri received Pediatric Nephrology training from prestigious medical institutions. | |
| 6. She was the Head of the Pediatrics Department at Armed Forces Medical College in Pune. | |
| 7. Madhuri was appointed as the President of The Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology. | |
| 8. As the first female pediatrician, she achieved the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. | |
| 9. Madhuri has dedicated over 37 years to serving in the Army. | |
| 10. She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in 2020. | |
| 11. Gen Kanitkar has been honored with numerous commendation cards and awards. | |
| 12. Madhuri and Rajeev are both recipients of the President Gold Medal in their fields. |