Appointment of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as Chief of Army Staff

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Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will assume the role of Chief of Army Staff from 30th June.

An Overview of the News

• General Manoj C Pande will step down as Chief of the Army Staff on the same date.

Background of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi:

• Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi was born on 1st July 1964.

• Commissioned into the Infantry (Jammu and Kashmir Rifles) of the Indian Army on 15th December 1984.

• Has served for nearly 40 years in various capacities.

Career Highlights:

• Served as Director General Infantry.

• Held the position of General Officer Commanding in Chief, Headquarters Northern Command from 2022 to 2024.

• Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

Education:

• Alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa.

• Holds an M Phil in Defence and Management Studies.

• Holds two Master’s Degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Science.

Awards:

• Decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.

• Awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.

• Received three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards.