Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed as Next Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani is set to become the next Vice Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who will become Chief of Army Staff upon Gen Manoj Pande’s retirement. Subramani's distinguished career includes notable command positions and advanced military education.

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani will be the next Vice Chief of Army Staff, as the Indian government has approved his appointment, according to official sources on Thursday.

Currently leading the Army's Central Command, Lt Gen Subramani will succeed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, set to become the Chief of Army Staff when Gen Manoj Pande retires on June 30.

The appointment of Lt Gen Subramani follows the principle of seniority. Commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in 1985, he has a commendable military career spanning over 37 years. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy, he has also attended prestigious institutions such as the Joint Services Command Staff College in the UK and the National Defence College in New Delhi.

With a Master's degree from King's College, London, and an MPhil in Defence Studies from Madras University, Lt Gen Subramani's extensive experience includes commanding a battalion during 'Operation Rhino' in Assam and key positions within the Army, such as brigade major of a mountain brigade and Brigadier General Staff in Eastern Command.

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