Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin has made history as the first woman naval officer to assume the role of director general of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). Her top priority is to foster "jointness" among the nation’s tri-services – the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy.
Earlier, Sarin has held varied appointments including DG Medical Services (Navy), DG Medical Services (Air) and Director and Commandant of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. Alumni of AFMC, Sarin was commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services in December 1985.
The premier institute said the collaboration represents a strategic alliance between two leading institutions, combining academic excellence with the specialized knowledge and experience of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
"The AFMC, Pune is expected to get the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) this year. We expect that AFMC will get the status of Institute of national importance within the time period of next six months," said Singh.
Lt Gen Bipin Puri, Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Service, said the disability armed forces personnel suffer are not only related to spinal cord and limbs - one of the most commonly noticed
