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  • Jun 12, 2024
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LT GEN UPENDRA DWIVEDI APPOINTED AS NEW INDIAN ARMY CHIEF

Why in the news?

  • Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed as the next Army Chief by the Centre.
  • He will assume the role on June 30, 2024, succeeding Gen Manoj Pande.
  • Gen Manoj Pande’s tenure was extended by a month, creating speculation about future leadership decisions.
source:theprint

About Lt Gen Dwivedi :

  • Lt Gen Dwivedi is the senior-most officer in the Army, previously Northern Army Commander.
  • Commissioned into the Infantry (Jammu & Kashmir Rifles) on December 15,
  • His service includes various command, staff, instructional, and foreign appointments.
  • Alumnus of Sainik School Rewa, National Defence College, and US Army War College.
  • Holds an MPhil in Defence and Management Studies and two Master’s degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Science.
  • Recognized as a ‘Distinguished Fellow’ at the the United States Army War College (USAWC).
Key Facts about the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS):

  • The Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) is a statutory position in the Indian Armed Forces.
  • Typically held by a three-star lieutenant general.
  • The VCOAS is the second highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army and serves as a senior adviser to the Minister of Defence.
  • Lieutenant General M. V. Suchindra Kumar was the previous VCOAS before Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi’s appointment.