General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pandey, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, who retired on 30 June 2024 after serving the nation for over four decades.
General Upendra Dwivedi is an accomplished military leader having served over 40 years in the Armed Forces. General Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh). He was commissioned into the Regiment of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in 1984. General Dwivedi has a unique experience of balanced command as well as staff exposure in Northern, Eastern and Western theatres in various operational environments.
He takes over as the Chief of Army Staff at a time when the global geostrategic environment remains dynamic, with challenges in the security domain becoming even more pronounced due to technological advancements and the ever-changing nature of modern warfare. Therefore, operational preparedness to counter security threats for an emerging nation will emerge as a key focus area for the Chief of Army Staff. Also, a focused response strategy to the myriad non-traditional security challenges will be a priority towards enhancing the nation's defence.
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