SURGEON VICE ADMIRAL MANISH HONWAD, VSM ASSUMED THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR & COMMANDANT OF THE ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE

Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, has assumed the appointment of Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. An alumnus of AFMC with a career spanning 37 years, he holds qualifications in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, along with an M.Phil in Public Administration. Previously, he served as the Additional Director General Medical Services (Navy) at Naval HQ and held command positions at INHS Sanjivani and INHS Asvini. He is a recognized expert in healthcare simulation and has received the Vishisht Seva Medal (2025) and multiple commendations from the Chief of Naval Staff and various Fleet Officers Commanding-in-Chief throughout his service.