Captain Yashika Tyagi

Captain Yashika Hatwal Tyagi is a pioneering Army veteran, Kargil Veteran, Defence Analyst, TEDx Speaker, sought-after keynote speaker, and Leadership Transformation Catalyst who transforms extraordinary military experiences into powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, teamwork, adaptability, and high performance. Commissioned into the Army Ordnance Corps in 1994 after graduating from the Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, she was among the first women logistics officers to serve in High Altitude and Extreme Cold Climate Areas.

During Operation Vijay (Kargil War) in 1999, as logistics officer she ensured uninterrupted supply of critical war stores, specialized clothing, and operational resources to frontline troops. Remarkably, she fulfilled these demanding responsibilities while in the second trimester of pregnancy, exemplifying courage, commitment, and resilience under extreme conditions. Beyond her operational achievements, Captain Yashika has led impactful initiatives in healthcare, education, and social inclusion.

As Director, ECHS Polyclinic, she successfully executed pioneering healthcare projects in operationally sensitive areas including Jorhat, Assam, and Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. As Principal of Asha School, Danapur Cantonment, she championed the empowerment and mainstream integration of specially-abled children. On 26 January 2023, she created history by becoming the first woman veteran to salute the President of India from the Department of Indian Army Veterans Tableau during the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path.

On 20 August 2023, she was honoured with the prestigious Asmita Icon Award by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of her inspirational journey and distinguished service to the nation. Signature Speaking Style Captain Yashika’s unique signature style lies in decoding leadership, resilience, teamwork, trust, and human potential through compelling stories of military operations, battlefield experiences, and life in uniform. Every session is carefully customized to the audience’s mission, challenges, and aspirations. Drawing upon lessons from Kargil, high-altitude operations, counterinsurgency operations, military leadership, and personal experiences, she translates extraordinary stories of courage and service into practical, actionable insights that inspire meaningful personal and organizational transformation. Her sessions leave audiences not only inspired, but equipped with practical frameworks to lead, adapt, and excel when the stakes are high.