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The government of India has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as the next chief of Army Staff of India. Currently serving as the vice chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Dwivedi will assume his new role on 30 June succeeding General Manoj Pande. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande is set to retire on 30 June after his tenure was extended by one month in an unusual move that came amid the Lok Sabha elections.
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi is the senior-most official after Gen Pande. Both Lt Gen Dwivedi and Lt Gen Singh are course mates. Born on 1 July 1964, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi was commissioned into the Infantry (Jammu & Kashmir Rifles) of the Indian Army on 15 December 1984. His military career, spanning nearly four decades, is marked by a series of distinguished Command, Staff, Instructional, and Foreign appointments. Lt Gen Dwivedi's notable Command roles include leading the 18 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regiment, 26 Sector Assam Rifles Brigade, serving as Deputy Inspector General of Assam Rifles (East), and commanding the 9 Corps.
Lt Gen Dwivedi's exemplary service has been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards.
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