Major Geeta Adhikari (Retd), from Bangalore, is an inspiring Army veteran, author, mindset coach, and corporate leader. She served 11 years in the Indian Army with honour and courage, retiring as a Major in 2021. She later transitioned into the corporate world and is now an Associate Director in Supply Chain Management. A graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce and an alumnus of IIM Indore, she is also the author of Faith, Hope and Love, a book based on her Army experiences. Beyond her profession, she is passionate about music, writing, photography, philanthropy, and women empowerment.

Resilience, leadership, and adaptability are qualities that Major Geeta Adhikari (Retd) exemplifies. She was disciplined and adaptable from an early age, having grown up in a variety of Army stations. She attended St. Mary's Convent in Nainital and Army Public School in Bangalore, where she excelled academically and athletically, playing cricket, basketball, and volleyball for her school. She received her commerce degree from St. Joseph's College of Commerce in Bangalore, where she excelled as an all-around player, played softball for Karnataka, participated actively in school functions, and was named the 2009 "Best Outgoing Student."

She joined the Officers' Training Academy in 2010 after passing the Services Selection Board (SSB) thanks to her perseverance. She received a commission in the Indian Army following a demanding year of training. She served in Assam, J&K, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Pune over the course of the following 11 years, frequently volunteering for the most difficult assignments. She was essential to rescue and relief efforts during the 2014 floods in Srinagar. She received respect, honors, and recognition for her devoted service, including her alma mater's "Significant Achievement Award."

She started writing after retirement and wrote Faith, Hope, and Love (2022), a collection of her life's lessons and experiences that was awarded the 2023 "Popular Choice Award." She entered the business world concurrently and became an Associate Director, specializing in Supply Chain Management. She continues to inspire innumerable people with her life and work as a philanthropist, mindset coach, and motivational speaker today.

• Indian Army (2010–2021): Served 11 years, retired as Major. Specialized in leading field operations, disaster relief, and team management.
• Corporate Career (2021–Present): Associate Director, Supply Chain Management in Bangalore. Active member of Women Empowerment Committee, contributing to diversity and leadership initiatives.
• Author: Published Faith, Hope and Love (2022). Recognized with “Popular Choice Award” (2023).
• Education: Graduate in Commerce (St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore), Diploma in Business Management (IIM Indore).

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From a young Army child to a successful officer, author, and now corporate leader, her journey has been a remarkable evolution. Her boarding school upbringing strengthened her resilience, athletics honed her spirit of competition, and college fostered her leadership skills. She became a fearless officer who led from the front thanks to the Army. Retirement was a fresh start rather than the end; she went on to become a coach, philanthropist, corporate professional, and author. Her path demonstrates an unwavering quest for development and a life devoted to inspiration, education, and service.