Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Blending a lifelong passion for animals with professional expertise in veterinary science, Captain Harshita has created history by becoming the first woman officer to be inducted into the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) of the Indian Army. A graduate in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.), she will lead the RVC contingent at the Republic Day parade, marking a significant milestone for the Corps and the Army.

For the first time, the RVC of the Indian Army, tasked with the breeding, training and care of all military animals such as horses, mules and dogs, will deploy a specialised animal contingent, underscoring the Army's high-altitude operational requirements. The contingent will com...