Punjabi University staffer’s daughter commissioned as Sub Lieutenant in Indian Navy

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, May 29, 2026: In a proud moment for Punjab, Nisha, daughter of Punjabi University employee Dinesh Chander, has been commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy.

An alumna of the Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute for Girls in Mohali, Nisha passed out from the Indian Naval Academy and was commissioned during an impressive passing out parade reviewed by Sameer Saxena.

She has been inducted into the Education Branch of the Indian Navy.

Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Aman Arora congratulated Sub Lieutenant Nisha on her achievement and said her success would inspire more young women from Punjab to join the armed forces.

He said the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is committed to supporting girls aspiring to become commissioned officers in the defence services.

Director of Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute for Girls, Jasbir Singh Sandhu, also congratulated Nisha and described her commissioning as a motivating achievement for aspiring women cadets across the state.