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Major Garima Yadav: Beauty queen who became UP Governor's first woman Army ADC
Major Garima Yadav’s journey from an unsuccessful attempt at UPSC Mains to a historic appointment at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, highlights her determination and career shift. After securing All India Rank 2 in CDS 1 2017, she joined the Indian Army’s Army Service Corps in 2019. She became the first woman Indian Army officer to serve as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on September 14, 2025, marking a milestone for women in uniform.
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