Synopsis Major Abhilasha Barak received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She is an Indian woman peacekeeper and the country’s first woman combat helicopter pilot. Major Barak serves with the UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal congratulated her. Her achievement highlights India’s contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts and inspires young Indians. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended wishes to Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Indian woman peacekeeper Major Abhilasha Barak, who is also the country’s first woman…
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