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Meet Parul Singh: From Ayodhya Village to Indian Navy Commander
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News18•15-10-2026, 14:05
Meet Parul Singh: From Ayodhya Village to Indian Navy Commander
- •Parul Singh hails from Mangalpur village in Ayodhya and serves as a Commander in the Indian Navy.
- •She was inspired to join the military by seeing her father, Jitendra Pratap Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force.
- •Her mother Ranjana Singh provided crucial support and unwavering belief throughout her journey to achieve her dream.
- •She was commissioned into the Indian Navy in June 2021 and was awarded the SNC Commendation on Navy Day 2024.
- •Aside from her naval duties, she is a psychologist, teacher, motivational speaker, and active long-distance runner who inspires female students during her vacations.
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Parul Singh is a Commander in the Indian Navy originating from Mangalpur, a small hamlet in the Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh. Growing up with a father serving in the Indian Air Force, she drew early inspiration from his uniform and eventually achieved her childhood dream of joining military service, getting commissioned into the Navy in June 2021.
Parul Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy in June 2021. She is currently stationed and serving in her professional responsibilities as a Commander in Kochi.
On the occasion of Navy Day 2024, Parul Singh was honored with the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC) Commendation for her dedicated performance of duties and responsibilities.
