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Manoj Pande is the current General of the Indian Army or Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), who took over the office of the COAS on April 30, 2022. The Indian Army is the largest standing army in the world, with 1,237,117 active troops and 960,000 reserve troops.
4 days ago · Gen Dwivedi has taken charge of the 1.3 million-strong Army at a time India is facing various security challenges including along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. As the Chief of Army Staff, he will also have to coordinate with the Navy and the Indian Air Force on the government’s ambitious plan to roll out theatre commands.
Jun 11, 2024 · Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the new Indian Army Chief, brings a wealth of experience and accolades to his role. With a strong background in military education and a supportive family, he is well-prepared to lead the army and continue his legacy of service.
General Manoj Pande took over as the 29th chief of the Indian Army on Saturday, replacing General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who was in charge of the top post since December 31, 2019.
The Indian Army, under the new leadership of General Upendra Dwivedi, is poised to address current and future security challenges facing India, particularly in the context of the ongoing border ...
Apr 18, 2022 · Union government on Monday announced its decision to appoint Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of the Indian Army. The 29th Army chief will be the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to become the Chief of Army Staff.
4 days ago · The Indian Army is ready and capable to face all current and future security challenges facing India, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday a day after he assumed charge of the 1.3 million-strong force. Gen Dwivedi said ensuring synergy among the Army, Air Force and the Navy would be one of his priorities.
Apr 30, 2022 · Lt Gen BS Raju will take charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff on May 1, 2022. Lt Gen Manoj Pande has become the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to take charge of the 1.3...
Apr 30, 2022 · General Manoj Pande took over as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff on 30 April 2022 from General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who superannuated after four decades of an illustrious career. The General officer is alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in December 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers).
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is a statutory office held by the professional head of the Indian Army (IA), the land forces branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
