GENERAL DWIVEDI THE 30TH CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF

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General Upendra Dwivedi became the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Sunday, succeeding General Manoj Pande.
The transition also led to several other senior appointments, including the new Vice-Chief of the Army Staff and several Army Commanders.

Source: Dics

About Chief of Army Staff:

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army and its head.
Acts as the principal advisor to the Defence Ministry on army-related matters and the key military advisor to the President of India.

Historical Evolution of the Title

During India’s independence, the head of the Indian Army was titled “Commander-in-Chief, Indian Army.”
On March 1, 1948, the title changed to “Chief of the Army Staff and Commander-in-Chief, Indian Army.”
The Commanders-in-Chief (Change in Designation) Act of 1955 shortened the title to “Chief of Army Staff.”

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