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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
Madhuri Kanitkar held the position of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Medical). | |
She is the third woman to become a three-star Lieutenant General in the Indian Armed Forces. | |
Madhuri and her spouse are the first couple to attain the three-star rank in the Indian Armed Forces. | |
In 1990, she completed her post-graduation in Pediatrics. | |
Madhuri received Pediatric Nephrology training from prestigious medical institutions. | |
She was the Head of the Pediatrics Department at Armed Forces Medical College in Pune. | |
Madhuri was appointed as the President of The Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology. | |
As the first female pediatrician, she achieved the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. | |
Madhuri has dedicated over 37 years to serving in the Army. | |
She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in 2020. | |
Gen Kanitkar has been honored with numerous commendation cards and awards. | |
Madhuri and Rajeev are both recipients of the President Gold Medal in their fields. |