Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Swathi S. Kumar |
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| Famous for | Being awarded UN Award For Gender-Inclusive Peacekeeping |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore |
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| Educational Qualification | Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2012-2016) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Bangalore |
Family
| Father | R. Shantha Kumar |
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| Mother | Rajamani (Retired teacher) |
| Siblings | 2 Sisters |
Career
| Role | Major in the Indian Army and Officer of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME). |
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| Deployment | Deployed in South Sudan with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). |
| Project | Conceptualised and led the project 'Equal Partners, Lasting Peace' focused on gender-inclusive peacekeeping, which established significant community engagement for women in South Sudan. |
| Recognition | Her initiative was nominated and won the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for its impactful contribution towards gender equality and peacekeeping. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Born into a traditional Kannada family and completed her schooling in Bengaluru. | |
| Graduated from New Horizon College of Engineering before her commission into the Indian Army. | |
| Her project aimed to improve gender parity in peacekeeping operations and contribute to local security for over 5,000 women. | |
| The project was recognized and awarded after a UN-wide voting process, securing the highest votes in the Gender Category. |
