Breaking Barriers: Andhra Pradesh’s First Licensed Civilian Woman Skydiver
Divya Surepalli, a 37-year-old environmental engineer from Visakhapatnam, has officially become the first civilian woman from Andhra Pradesh to earn a United States Parachute Association (USPA) A-licence. The milestone, achieved in 2024 following rigorous training conducted abroad, marks a significant breakthrough for civilian aviation sports in the region, which has historically been dominated by military…