Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, assumed charge as Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, on September 1, 2026.

Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, assumed charge as Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, on September 1, 2026. With over 37 years of service, Honwad brings extensive experience in clinical medicine, academics, healthcare administration and military leadership.