Join us as we cover the appointment of Lt. Gen Upendra Dwivedi as the new Chief of Army Staff, effective June 30. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Dwivedi will succeed General Manoj Pande. Learn about his illustrious career, his service in the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, and his significant contributions to the Indian Army. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at the man set to lead the nation's defense forces.
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00:00 Let's celebrate a distinguished career in the Indian Army as we introduce the newly
00:23 appointed Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Upendra Divedi. Born on July 1, 1964, Lt.
00:33 Gen. Upendra Divedi began his journey in the Indian Army when he was commissioned into
00:39 the infantry, specifically the J&K rifles, on December 15, 1984. His career spans nearly
00:49 40 years, marked by a variety of command, staff, instructional, and foreign appointments.
00:56 Lt. Gen. Divedi has held numerous command appointments, including leading the 18th J&K
01:05 Rifles Regiment, the 26th Sector Assam Rifles Brigade, and serving as Inspector General
01:12 of Assam Rifles East. He also commanded the prestigious 9 Corps. In the rank of Lieutenant
01:20 General, he has held critical positions, such as Director General Infantry and General Officer
01:26 Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command from 2022 to 2024, before assuming the role
01:34 of Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Lt. Gen. Divedi is an alumnus of some of the most prestigious
01:42 military and defence institutions, including Sainik School, Riva, National Defence College,
01:50 and the US Army War College. He has also completed courses at the Defence Service Staff College
01:57 in Wellington and the Army War College in Mohau. His academic achievements are also
02:03 impressive, with an MPhil in Defence and Management Studies and two Master's degrees in Strategic
02:10 Studies and Military Science. With the end of General Manoj Pandey's tenure
02:16 on June 30, Lt. Gen. Upendra Divedi will step into the role of Chief of the Indian Army
02:23 Staff. As we welcome Lt. Gen. Divedi to his new role, we look forward to his leadership
02:31 and vision guiding the Indian Army into the future. His extensive experience, educational
02:38 background and decorated service record promise to continue the legacy of excellence and dedication
02:46 within the ranks of the Indian Army.
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