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Defence Officer
W a h i d a
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Defence Officer
W a h i d a
WAHIDA'S BACKGROUND
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism, a doctor in
the Indian Navy, grew up in a small village named
Thannamandi in the Rajouri district of Jammu and
Kashmir. She attended a government school there,
where most of the girls from her village also studied.
Unlike many others, Wahida had big dreams for her
future. She wanted to achieve something special in
life and was determined to pursue higher studies.
Wahida faced challenges to complete tenth grade,
leading her family to move to Rajouri. She persisted
and finished twelfth grade despite the obstacles.
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Defence Officer
W a h i d a
WAHIDA'S BACKGROUND
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism, a doctor in
the Indian Navy, grew up in a small village named
Thannamandi in the Rajouri district of Jammu and
Kashmir. She attended a government school there,
where most of the girls from her village also studied.
Unlike many others, Wahida had big dreams for her
future. She wanted to achieve something special in
life and was determined to pursue higher studies.
Wahida faced challenges to complete tenth grade,
leading her family to move to Rajouri. She persisted
and finished twelfth grade despite the obstacles.
BECOMING A DOCTOR AND
JOINING THE NAVY
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism always had a
unique perspective. Growing up, she aimed to fulfil
her father's varied career aspirations for his
daughters. Eventually, Wahida became a doctor in
the Indian Navy, while one sister joined the Jammu
Police Force.
Despite challenges, she pursued her MBBS from
Jammu Medical College and later joined the
Defence Forces, drawn by her childhood admiration
for military officers. Wahida's love for travel led her
to the Indian Navy, where she became one of the
few female officers to work on ships, breaking
traditional barriers.
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Defence Officer
W a h i d a
WAHIDA'S BACKGROUND
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism, a doctor in
the Indian Navy, grew up in a small village named
Thannamandi in the Rajouri district of Jammu and
Kashmir. She attended a government school there,
where most of the girls from her village also studied.
Unlike many others, Wahida had big dreams for her
future. She wanted to achieve something special in
life and was determined to pursue higher studies.
Wahida faced challenges to complete tenth grade,
leading her family to move to Rajouri. She persisted
and finished twelfth grade despite the obstacles.
BECOMING A DOCTOR AND
JOINING THE NAVY
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism always had a
unique perspective. Growing up, she aimed to fulfil
her father's varied career aspirations for his
daughters. Eventually, Wahida became a doctor in
the Indian Navy, while one sister joined the Jammu
Police Force.
Despite challenges, she pursued her MBBS from
Jammu Medical College and later joined the
Defence Forces, drawn by her childhood admiration
for military officers. Wahida's love for travel led her
to the Indian Navy, where she became one of the
few female officers to work on ships, breaking
traditional barriers.
In her role as a naval doctor, Wahida
ensures the health and safety of
everyone onboard. She manages
medical emergencies and maintains
hygiene standards to prevent
disease outbreaks. While ships don't
have full hospitals, they're equipped
with 'First Aid' facility (medical
rooms) and necessary supplies for
first aid and emergencies.
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Defence Officer
W a h i d a
WAHIDA'S BACKGROUND
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism, a doctor in
the Indian Navy, grew up in a small village named
Thannamandi in the Rajouri district of Jammu and
Kashmir. She attended a government school there,
where most of the girls from her village also studied.
Unlike many others, Wahida had big dreams for her
future. She wanted to achieve something special in
life and was determined to pursue higher studies.
Wahida faced challenges to complete tenth grade,
leading her family to move to Rajouri. She persisted
and finished twelfth grade despite the obstacles.
BECOMING A DOCTOR AND
JOINING THE NAVY
Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism always had a
unique perspective. Growing up, she aimed to fulfil
her father's varied career aspirations for his
daughters. Eventually, Wahida became a doctor in
the Indian Navy, while one sister joined the Jammu
Police Force.
Despite challenges, she pursued her MBBS from
Jammu Medical College and later joined the
Defence Forces, drawn by her childhood admiration
for military officers. Wahida's love for travel led her
to the Indian Navy, where she became one of the
few female officers to work on ships, breaking
traditional barriers.
In her role as a naval doctor, Wahida
ensures the health and safety of
everyone onboard. She manages
medical emergencies and maintains
hygiene standards to prevent
disease outbreaks. While ships don't
have full hospitals, they're equipped
with 'First Aid' facility (medical
rooms) and necessary supplies for
first aid and emergencies.
Leading the
Parade
Wahida Prism made history as the first Indian woman to lead a parade.
As the first woman to lead a passing out parade, Lieutenant Commander Wahida Prism's achievement was
the result of three years of hard work and dedication recognized by her seniors. She felt honoured and
determined to prove herself worthy of the opportunity.
During the parade, she commanded four platoons while giving a total of 36 commands, requiring a strong
and audible voice.
Her preparation involved rigorous practice sessions every morning and evening for a month to ensure
perfection.
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