Captain Dr Sunaina Singh’s journey from a small village in Haryana to becoming a prominent figure in the Indian Army and beyond is proof of her determination and courage. Despite the societal belief that “Army jobs don’t suit girls,” she proved them wrong. “But I lived my dream in the army for 10 years,” she says. Coming from a family of teachers, with both her parents in the profession, people expected her to follow in their footsteps.

However, Sunaina harboured a different vision inspired by her dadu (grandfather), a freedom fighter. His words, “Desh ke liye kuch karna” (Do something for the country), instilled in her an intense sense of duty and the desire to serve the nation.

In 2010, she became the only girl from her village to

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