Lieutenant General Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Param Vishisht Seva Medal, last served as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Medical). She is currently a member of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council and serves as the Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

In June 2025, she delivered the keynote address at the Global Medical Conference held at Prasanthi Nilayam. Later, she shared her reflections about her first interaction with Bhagawan decades ago which had left her in absolute awe. Since coming into His fold, it is His teachings and the way of life He urged all to lead that have inspired her deeply. Today she dedicates all her laurels at His lotus feet and, even after retirement, remains full of energy to serve India in the manner Bhagawan would want.