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By: PTI | Dehradun | Publishedecember 25, 2016 5:45 pm
Lt General Santosh Kumar Upadhya has been appointed as the new commandant of prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA). A decorated soldier, Lt General S K Upadhya is an alumni of National Defence Academy (NDA) and IMA.

In 1981, he was commissioned to the 13th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles.

During a career spanning over three decades he has served in various capacities in military operational services in Sri Lanka, North East India, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, according to a press release issued by IMA.

He is a recipient of Sena Medal (Distinguished), Vishisht Seva Medal, Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and GOC-in-C Commendation Card.

Apart from commanding his Battalion, a Brigade and a Division, he has held varied staff and instructional positions besides serving twice with the United Nations in Rwanda and Cote D’lvoire.

 

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Ministry of Defence
26-December, 2016 16:45 IST
Lt Gen Vinod Vashisht takes over as DG NCC

Lt Gen Vinod Vashisht took over the reins of National Cadet Corps (NCC) as its Director General on 23 December 2016.

An alumnus of National Defence Academy, the General was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery on 09 June 1979. A graduate from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the General has attended the Higher Command Course, National Defence College, IAS Professional Course and Emergency Management Course at Melbourne, Australia.

He has held various staff and command appointments and has been awarded with COAS & GOC-in-C Central Command Commendation, VSM & Bar for distinguished service in command and staff assignments. He held the appointment of Additional Director General in Military Training and Additional Military Secretary (A) at the IHQ of MoD (Army). He was the Commandant, Officers Training Academy, Gaya prior to the current assignment.He succeeds Lt Gen A Chakravarty, who retired on31 August 2016.

 

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http://zeenews.india.com/india/army-chief-visits-forward-areas-of-northern-command_1961908.html

Udhampur: Army Chief General Dalbir Singh today visited forward areas of Leh & Kashmir as part of his farewell visit in the command theatre.


General Dalbir Singh was accorded a warm farewell by officers and men during his visit to all the locations.The Army Chief interacted with the soldiers and complemented them for their professionalism, selfless commitment and loyalty.He exhorted the troops to continue to work with zeal and dedication to overcome the challenges posted by weather, enemy and terrorism.

The Army Chief commended the synergy between all security agencies and civil administration in Jammu and Kashmir.


First Published: Monday, December 26, 2016 - 20:53

 

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Ministry of Defence
27-December, 2016 17:06 IST
COAS visits Headquarters ARTRAC

General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff visited Headquarters Army Training Command at Shimla today on a farewell visit prior to relinquishing office in the end of the year.

During the visit, he addressed all Officers of the station, highlighting the existing and emerging security and management challenges. He also gave an insight into the numerous steps being taken by the Army in all spheres, for its continued development and growth. While interacting with the troops, he urged them to dedicate themselves to the nation and maintain the highest tradition of the Indian Army.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the Troops, during his farewell visit to HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC), in Shimla on December 27, 2016.

The Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal S.B. Deo paying homage to the martyrs at Shaheed Smarak, on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas, in Noida on December 27, 2016.

 

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http://zeenews.india.com/india/army...orward-areas-of-northern-command_1962466.html

Udhampur: Army Chief General Dalbir Singh visited Northern Command Headquarters at Udhampur and forward areas of White Knight Corps on Wednesday.

The General interacted with troops and addressed officers of Northern Command during the farewell visit.

He was accorded a warm farewell by officers and men during his visit to all the locations.

The Army Chief in his address complemented the soldiers of Northern Command for their professionalism, selfless commitment and dedication to the nation.He also appreciated their role during the recent unrest, ceasefire violations and in counter terrorist operations.

He exhorted the troops to continue to work with zeal and dedication to overcome the numerous challenges.

The Army Chief commended the synergy between all security agencies and civil administration in Jammu and Kashmir.


First Published: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 20:50

 

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Ministry of Defence
29-December, 2016 17:33 IST
Coas Rechristened Army Parade Ground as ‘Cariappa Parade Ground’




Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, dedicated a statue of Field Marshal K M Cariappa at the Army Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment and rechristened the parade ground as “Cariappa Parade Ground” today.

It is customary in the Indian Army that parade grounds are named after eminent military personalities and war heroes. Army Parade Ground at Delhi Cantonment has been rechristened as Cariappa Parade Ground in the memory of Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. The Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment is one of the largest and most prominent parade grounds of the country.


Col Rohan Anand, SM

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh dedicated the statue of field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, during the Rechristening Ceremony of Army Parade Ground, in New Delhi on December 29, 2016.

 

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Republic of India
31-December, 2016 14:35 IST
Cabinet Decisions: Since 06.01.2016


Cabinet approves raising of 17 Indian Reserve Battalions by J&K and LWE States



The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the raising of 17 India Reserve Battalions (IR Bns) by Jammu & Kashmir and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States. It includes five IR Bns in the state of J&K, four IR Bns in Chhattisgarh, three IR Bns in Jharkhand, three IR Bns in Odisha and two IR Bns in Maharashtra.


20.04.2016
Transfer of 58.81 acres land of Farakka Barrage Project at Farakka to Border Security Force for establishment of 04-BattaIion Head Quarters of BSF

29.06. 2016
Cabinet approves Cadre Review of Group 'A' Officers of Central Reserve Police Force

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with net creation of 90 posts of various ranks from Deputy Commandant to Special DG ranks. After creation of these posts in CRPF, the operational efficiency and capacity building of the Force including its administrative capabilities would be enhanced.

 

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General Dalbir Singh paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate prior to relinquishing command as Chief of Army Staff, in New Delhi on December 31, 2016.

General Dalbir Singh being accorded a Guard of Honour prior to relinquishing command as Chief of Army Staff, in New Delhi on December 31, 2016.

General Dalbir Singh handing over the baton to General Bipin Rawat in the office of Chief of Army Staff, in New Delhi on December 31, 2016.

General Bipin Rawat takes over as the Chief of Army Staff, in New Delhi on December 31, 2016.

Ministry of Defence
31-December, 2016 14:51 IST
GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT takes over as the 27th COAS of the INDIAN ARMY

General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, after an illustrious career spanning over four decades, handed over the baton to General Bipin Rawat in a ceremony held at South Block today. Amongst numerous achievements, the tenure of Gen Dalbir Singh was operationally significant wherein a high tempo of operations was maintained in J&K and North East. Gen Dalbir Singh laid a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti and was accorded a guard of honour at South Block Lawns prior to relinquishing as COAS.

General Bipin Rawat took over as the 27th Chief of the Army Staff. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of the Indian Army from 01 Sep 2016.

General Bipin Rawat was commissioned in the Fifth Battalion of the Eleven Gorkha Rifles in December 1978, from Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where he was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’. The General Officer has vast experience in high altitude warfare and counter insurgency operations. He commanded an Infantry battalion, along the Line of Actual Control in the Eastern Sector; a Rashtriya Rifles Sector and an Infantry Division in the Kashmir Valley, a Corps in the Eastern theatre and the Southern Command. He has tenanted instructional appointments at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and at Army War College, Mhow.

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat has held important staff appointments at Directorate General of Military Operations and Military Secretary’s Branch at Army HQ. He has also been Major General General Staff (MGGS) at HQ Eastern Command. The General Officer commanded a Multinational Brigade, in a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC). Whilst serving with the United Nations, he was twice awarded the Force Commander’s Commendation.

An alumni of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the Higher Command & National Defence College Courses, the General Officer, during the span of over 38 years service in uniform, has been awarded for gallantry and distinguished service with the UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, COAS Commendation on two occasions and the Army Commander’s Commendation. The General Officer also attended the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) course at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA.

Academically inclined, he has authored numerous articles on ‘National Security’ and ‘Leadership’, which have been published in various journals and publications. He was awarded M. Phil in Defence Studies from Madras University. He has a Diploma in Management and another Diploma in Computer Studies. Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat has also completed his research on military media strategic studies and was awarded Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut in 2011.


Col Rohan Anand, SM

PRO (Army)

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, in New Delhi on January 01, 2017.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on January 03, 2017.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on January 03, 2017.

 

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on January 03, 2017.