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I was in my second trimester of pregnancy when we had a national emergency during the Kargil War. Being pregnant couldn’t be an excuse to not participate in the historic war and fight for the nation. I did not let my pregnancy deter my inner strength to perform as the daughter of the soil. "I strongly believe it’s the mindset that matters!” Captain Yashika Tyagi’s heart fills with pride whenever she thinks about the privilege of serving in the Kargil War.
The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart. That’s what happened in the case of Captain Yashika. While young Yashika wanted to don the uniform of an army officer, women were not allowed in the army back then. She decided to become an IPS officer, but the magic happened. In 1993, when Yashika was in her final year of college, the army started inducting women into their Short Service Commission. Life blessed Yashika with the most beautiful gift.
Captain Yashika joined the Indian Army in 1994. She is the first lady officer of the Indian Army to be posted in the snowbound and high-altitude areas of Leh and Kargil. During the Kargil War, she successfully supervised the security of logistic installations, ammunition dumps, and other sensitive areas with no untoward incident of a security breach of any kind.
Belonging to a family with an army background, the fighter spirit runs through Yashika’s blood. Let’s hear about the journey and experience of Capt. Yashika Hatwal Tyagi.
You Have Served The Nation For So Many Years As An Army Officer. How Has Your Experience Been?
I feel very proud that I got the chance to serve my nation. 1993 was the first year when the induction of the first women’s batch happened, and I joined the Army in 1994. My journey started at the Indian Army Ordnance Corps, a logistical wing of the army. During my tenure, I served in various domains of the Indian Army. I was the first lady officer to be posted in a high-altitude, cold-climate area. My unit was equipping the forces at Siachen Glacier which is the highest battle zone on the planet.
From 1997–1999, we had Operation Vijay, which was the battle of Kargil. I was posted at that time in a high-altitude area and was part of the battle from beginning to end, looking after the supply chain management of the armed forces. I am so proud that we rose to the occasion.
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