Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.)

Chevening Scholar 2021-22,Proud Veteran, Presently serving as Commandant, Rajasthan Home Guards Services. Tweets are personal, RTs are not endorsements.

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

From London to Jaipur..!
Took charge as Director, Central Training Institute, Rajasthan Homeguards, Jaipur. An opportunity to become agent of change..to integrate the knowledge attained during Masters @ucl @UCLIRDR @UCL_GD @IlanKelman into policy and practice as well.

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

At @CHEVENING ALUMNI PROJECT 2025–26 on #NextGenWomenInSTEM at @Banasthali_Vidc, honoured to contribute & be felicitated by Prof. Ina Shastri in presence of @supriyachawla29 & Stephen Hickling.

Empowering women = building resilient, inclusive futures #DRR @UCLRDR @FCDOGovUK

[LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 @LestWeForgetIN]

In sad news coming in -
Air Warriors
Squadron Leader Anuj
&
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar — lost their lives when their Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district last night - 05 March 2026

The aircraft was on a training mission and had gone missing shortly after taking off from Jorhat airbase.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families in this time of grief. 🏵️

#LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 #IndianAirForce #IndianBraves

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

Proud to share that I received the State DG Commendation Disc 2025 and the National DGCD Silver Disc 2024, grateful to DG Smt. Malini Agarwal, IPS, and the Home Guards fraternity for their support. Proud to serve with integrity and discipline. #HomeGuardsRaisingDay @DGFSCDHG

[NDRF India I राष्ट्रीय आपदा मोचन बल 🇮🇳 @NDRFHQ]

DG NDRF & all ranks extend warm greetings on Civil Defence & Home Guards Day.

Honouring the dedication, vigilance and selfless service of Civil Defence volunteers & Home Guards who strengthen community resilience and national preparedness.

@DGFSCDHG

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

“शं नो वरुण:”

#GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS and All Ranks of #IndianArmy convey best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans & Families of #IndianNavy on the occasion of #NavyDay.

As you sail the seas with unmatched valour, the Indian Army stands steadfast with you.

“Together we defend our Motherland”

#NavyDay2025
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@indiannavy
@IndiannavyMedia

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

Privileged to share my views as a panellist at NEXT GEO 2025— Navigating Excellence Geospatial Technology for Smart Cities—with experts from ISRO, ISPRS, HARSAC & AAI. Spoke on #GIS for #DRR, resilient smart cities, policy #GoodGovernance @NoNatDisasters @ucl @IlanKelman #Jaipur

[SAC_IAF @IafSac]

Honouring Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Dubai Air Show on 21 Nov 2025. His courage, skill, and dedication to the nation will forever inspire us. Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
#NamanshSyal #IndianAirForce

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

Russian Aerobatic Team Honours Indian Air Force Wg Cdr Namansh Syal🇮🇳 With Final-Day Tribute at Dubai Airshow 2025. The Missing Man Formation. 💔

[National Institute of Disaster Management @nidmmhaindia]

🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: “𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.”

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Every investment in resilience today saves countless lives tomorrow.
Let’s turn our focus from response to readiness, from loss to lasting strength.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 #FundResilience 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆!

#InternationalDayforDisasterRiskReduction #NIDM #DRR #DisasterManagement #IDDRR2025

@HMOIndia | @ndmaindia | @NDRFHQ | @moefcc | @moesgoi | @EduMinOfIndia | @MoHUA_India | @MoHFW_INDIA | @UNDP_India | @Indiametdept | @GeologyIndia | @UNESCO | @UNEP | @UNDRR | @UNICEF | @UNICEFIndia | @UN

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

Rest in peace Braveheart. Jai Hind.

[Vikas Manhas @37VManhas]

LIEUTENANT COLONEL BHANU PRATAP SINGH MANKOTIA
SCINDE HORSE #IndianArmy

Sword of Honor at POP
Topper at Defence Services Staff College
Instructor at National Defence Academy

A promising life cut short.
Today, he will be cremated with full military honors at Pathankot in Punjab.

[Vikas Manhas @37VManhas]

LIEUTENANT COLONEL BHANU PRATAP SINGH MANKOTIA
SCINDE HORSE #IndianArmy

Sword of Honor at POP
Topper at Defence Services Staff College
Instructor at National Defence Academy

A promising life cut short.
Today, he will be cremated with full military honors at Pathankot in Punjab.

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

@DGFSCDHG @HMOIndia @ndmaindia @NDRFHQ @SandeepKrish20 With sincere gratitude, Shri Vivek Shrivastava, IPS, Sir.
Your visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, marked by milestones like All India #HomeGuards & #CivilDefence Conference and #OperationSindoor have left a lasting national impact.
Wishing you health & success!

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

@mpsbarmer Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion!
Wishing you continued success ahead.

[DGFSCDHG🇮🇳 @DGFSCDHG]

Tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad today. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected.
Civil Defence, Home Guard and Fire teams immediately responded and carried out Fire fighting, search and rescue operations and assisted civil administration as force multiplier

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

Heartening to revive the spirit at the #UCLAlumniMeet at @BritishCouncil! Grateful for lasting connections & shared memories. Proud @CheveningFCDO scholar & @UCL @IRDR_UCL alum, committed to deepening #IndiaUK ties through #Knowledge, #Resilience & #GlobalCollaboration #StudyUK

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

@RajeshwariKori Commendable step Maam. Strengthening Civil Defence Services trainers is key to boosting disaster preparedness in today’s times.

[Maj Manik M Jolly,SM @Manik_M_Jolly]

Heartiest congratulations to Gen @TinyDhillon sir for launch of his second book. I’m sure it’ll continue to inspire future leaders and managers, as his first book did.

I’m sure this will also make it to bestseller pretty soon. #WIZ

[Capt. Swati Sharma (Retd.) @captswatis]

Addressed Rajasthan Police officer trainees at @RPAjaipur on disaster preparedness. Discussed #Bhankrotafire incident & evolving role of #lawenforcement in #resilience #capacitybuilding.

#NoNaturalDisasters

@UNDRR @nidm_india @NDMAIndia
@UCL_IRDR @IlanKelman @punamy

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

A YOUNG INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S SUPREME SACRIFICE: LIEUTENANT SHASHANK TIWARI LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE SAVING A COMRADE IN SIKKIM

In an extraordinary display of courage, leadership, and comradeship, Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of SIKKIM SCOUTS of Indian Army made the ultimate sacrifice while saving a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim on 22 May 2025.

The 23-year-old officer, commissioned less than six months ago on 14 December 2024, was leading a Route Opening Patrol towards a Tactical Operating Base (TOB) in Sikkim - a key post being prepared for future deployment. Around 11:00 AM, Agniveer Stephan Subba - a member of the patrol - lost footing while crossing a log bridge and was swept away by the powerful mountain stream.

Demonstrating remarkable presence of mind, selfless leadership, and unwavering commitment to his team, Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari instinctively leapt into the treacherous waters to save the Agniveer, without a moment’s hesitation. Another soldier Naik Pukar Katel also followed immediately in support. Together, they managed to rescue the drowning Agniveer. However, Lieutenant Tiwari was tragically swept away by the forceful current. Despite desperate efforts by his patrol, his body was recovered 800 metres downstream by 11:30 AM.

Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari’s heroic action is a shining example of the Indian Army’s core values- selfless service, integrity, leadership by example, and the unbreakable bond between officers and men, which transcends rank and is nurtured in both war and peace.

At just 23 years of age, Lieutenant Tiwari embodied the finest traditions of the Indian Army - placing the life of a comrade above his own, leading from the front, and upholding the highest standards of military ethics and valour. The officer is survived by his parents and a sister.

The Indian Army mourns the loss of a braveheart and a leader, who despite his tender age and brief service, leaves behind a legacy of courage and camaraderie that will inspire generations of soldiers to come.

[DGFSCDHG🇮🇳 @DGFSCDHG]

🚨 Launched Today!
DGFSCDHG proudly unveils the Civil Defence Warriors Web Portal, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Home Secretary 🇮🇳

🔗 https://t.co/vGsgB6QWB7

Join the movement. Serve the nation.
Please RT & spread the word!
#CivilDefenceWarriors #VolunteerForIndia @ANI @HMOIndia