Madhuri Kanitkar

Army Officer

Indian Dharwad, Karnataka

Quick Info

ProfessionArmy Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/10/1960
Age65 years
BirthplaceDharwad, Karnataka

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Bio/Wiki

Famous Role3rd woman to hold Lieutenant General rank

Physical Stats & More

Height162 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityArmed Forces Medical College, Pune
Qualifications
  • MBBS
  • Doctor of Medicine degree in Pediatrics
  • Training in Pediatric Nephrology

Personal Life

Zodiac SignLibra
HometownDharwad, Karnataka

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date16/11/1982

Family

HusbandRajeev Kanitkar (Retired Lieutenant General)
Children
  • Nikhil Kanitkar (Entrepreneur)
  • Vibhuti Kanitkar (UX Designer)
Parents
FatherChandrakant Gopalrao Khot
MotherHemalata Chandrakant Khot
Siblings
  • Nilima Kadambi
  • Rashmi Haritwal

Career

Military Service
Service/BranchIndian Army
RankLieutenant General (Retd)
Years of Service1982-2021
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2018
  • Param Vishisht Seva Medal
  • GOC-in-C Commendation Card (1 time)
  • Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card (5 times)
Post-Retirement
Vice-ChancellorMaharashtra University of Health Sciences
AdvisorKoita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University
MemberPrime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Madhuri Kanitkar held the position of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Medical).
2. She is the third woman to become a three-star Lieutenant General in the Indian Armed Forces.
3. Madhuri and her spouse are the first couple to attain the three-star rank in the Indian Armed Forces.
4. In 1990, she completed her post-graduation in Pediatrics.
5. Madhuri received Pediatric Nephrology training from prestigious medical institutions.
6. She was the Head of the Pediatrics Department at Armed Forces Medical College in Pune.
7. Madhuri was appointed as the President of The Indian Society of Pediatric Nephrology.
8. As the first female pediatrician, she achieved the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army.
9. Madhuri has dedicated over 37 years to serving in the Army.
10. She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in 2020.
11. Gen Kanitkar has been honored with numerous commendation cards and awards.
12. Madhuri and Rajeev are both recipients of the President Gold Medal in their fields.
13. She established the first Pediatric Nephrology service in the Army Medical Corps.
14. She retired from active service in October 2021.
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