Who became the first woman officer to receive a gallantry award in the Army on the Independence Day 2017 Celebration of India?

Who became the first woman officer to receive a gallantry award in the

1.	Who became the first woman officer to receive a gallantry award in the Army on the Independence Day 2017 Celebration of India?
Answer» Major Mitali Madhumita on Friday became the first woman officer to receive a gallantry award in the Army. Major Madhumita became the first woman officer to get the Sena Medal (Gallantry). She was honoured along with 21 Army personnel for acts of bravery and distinguished service at the military station here during the South Western Command Investiture Ceremony.