Gen Upendra Dwivedi Takes Helm as 30th Chief of Army Staff

Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes the role of 30th Chief of Army Staff after Gen Manoj Pande's retirement. With extensive experience on China and Pakistan fronts, he steps into this role amid security challenges. An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, he has a 40-year distinguished military career with numerous commendations.

Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff following the retirement of Gen Manoj Pande. Gen Dwivedi brings extensive operational experience on the frontiers with China and Pakistan, having served as the Vice Chief of the Army.

Prior to his stint as Vice Chief, Gen Dwivedi was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command. His career, spanning nearly 40 years, includes serving in various command, staff, instructional, and foreign appointments.

As the new Chief of the 1.3 million-strong Army, Gen Dwivedi will address security challenges along the Line of Actual Control with China and will coordinate with the Navy and Air Force on the government's theatre command plans.

An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, Gen Dwivedi was commissioned into 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles of the Indian Army on December 15, 1984. His command roles include the regiment, brigade, Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East), and 9 Corps.

Decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards, Gen Dwivedi's tenure as Northern Army commander was marked by strategic guidance, operational oversight, and modernisation efforts as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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