Meet Major Rinchen Dolma Kolto (Retd)
Ladakh’s first woman Army officer.
Ladakh’s first female skydiver.
A trailblazer who turned a childhood dream into a life of courage, adventure and service.
Born and raised in Spituk, Leh, she grew up watching military officers near the local Air Force station.
The presence of women in uniform and the events of the 1999 Kargil conflict inspired her to join the Armed Forces.
Her journey through the NCC strengthened her discipline and prepared her for a career in uniform.
Major Kolto received her Indian Army call letter in 2010.
After completing officer training in 2011, she served the nation for nearly a decade and rose to the rank of Major.
Her association with the Ladakh Scouts reflected her deep connection with the people and terrain of Ladakh.
But her achievements were not limited to military service.
She became the first woman from Ladakh to qualify as a solo skydiver.
She has successfully completed 54 solo skydives across India and Dubai.
She also participated in Indian Army women officers’ mountaineering expeditions.
After taking voluntary retirement, Major Kolto continued serving the people of Ladakh.
She has worked for veterans’ welfare, healthcare support in remote areas, skill development and assistance to ex-servicemen and Veer Naris.
In June 2026, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi felicitated her with the Veteran Achievers Award during his visit to the Fire and Fury Corps.
The honour recognised her exceptional contributions to veterans’ welfare, community development and nation-building.
Her guiding philosophy remains simple and powerful:
“If everyone else can do it, why can’t I?”
Major Rinchen Dolma Kolto’s journey proves that barriers can be broken through discipline, courage and determination.
आज क्लब ने #ManjhaTyago अभियान के तहत सूरजकुंड पार्क #मेरठ में नुक्कड़ नाटक कर आमजन को मांझे से होने वाली हानियों और प्रतिबंधित चाइनीज मांझा के इस्तेमाल को बंद करने हेतु प्रेरित किया। IFS आदर्श कुमार, वन संरक्षक मेरठ मुख्य अतिथि रहे।
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Today, Club team paid floral tributes to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri ji at Begumpul #Meerut on his death anniversary. Remembering his ideals of simplicity, integrity and the inspiring slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 President Vladimir #Putin has arrived in India for a two-day state visit.
The Russian leader received a warm personal welcome from Prime Minister @narendramodi.
#DruzhbaDosti
Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people.
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⚓ Navy Day 2025
Celebrating the courage, commitment and professional excellence of the #IndianNavy — a force that protects us at sea and catalyses India’s maritime rise.
We present the curtain raiser of “Forged by the Sea”, the Indian Navy’s 2025 Special Feature —
a tribute to our sailors, our spirit, and our sea power.
🗓️ Stay tuned on 04 December 2025 for the full feature.
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🔴 Watch the Indian Navy Operational Demonstration LIVE!
Experience a spectacular display of power, precision and professionalism as the #IndianNavy showcases its operational might across all domains.
Tune in to the official Indian Navy YouTube channel and Facebook page to witness the #OpDemo2025 LIVE.
🗓️ 03 December 2025
⏱️ 1650 Hr Onwards
📍 Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
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⚓ 04 December — As the nation celebrates the Navy Day, #IndianNavy today stands a force equipped, trained and ready to defend the nation’s maritime interests, safeguarding the seas that power India’s economic rise to a Viksit, Samriddha Bharat.🌊⚓
🇮🇳 We salute the courage, discipline and dedication of the past and sailors who have made the Navy a #CombatReady, #Cohesive and #Atmanirbhar force.
#NavyDay2025 #NauSenaDiwas2025 #MAHASAGAR #AatmanirbharBharat #ViksitBharat2027 #IFR2026_India
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शं नो वरुणः
लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल प्रतीक शर्मा, #ArmyCdrNC तथा #NorthernCommand के सभी रैंक्स #IndianNavy के सभी कार्मिकों और उनके परिवारों को नौसेना दिवस के अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ एवं शुभेच्छाएँ प्रेषित करते हैं। आपकी कर्तव्यनिष्ठा, साहस और समुद्री सीमाओं की रक्षा के प्रति अटूट समर्पण पूरे सशस्त्र बलों को प्रेरित करता है। राष्ट्र को आपकी सेवा पर गर्व है।
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks of #NorthernCommand extend warm greetings and best wishes to all Personnel and families of #IndianNavy on the occasion of Navy Day. Your professionalism, courage and unwavering commitment to safeguarding our maritime frontiers inspire the entire Armed Forces. The nation is proud of your service.
#AlwaysInCombat
#NationFirst
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