General Upendra Dwivedi Takes Charge as Chief of Army Staff

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General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of Army Staff on June 30, 2024, succeeding General Manoj Pandey.

An Overview of the News

• General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, was currently serving as a four-star General Officer in the Indian Army.

• Prior to his appointment as the Army Chief, he held the post of 46th Vice Chief of Army Staff.

Key Appointments as Lieutenant General:

• Director General Infantry

• General Officer Commanding in Chief (Headquarters Northern Command) from 2022 to 2024

• Vice Chief of the Army Staff

Education:

• Alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa

• National Defence College

• US Army War College

• Holds an MPhil in Defence and Management Studies

• Two Master's Degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Science

Honors:

• Param Vishisht Seva Medal

• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

• Three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards