He succeeds General Manoj Pande, who retired from service
New Delhi, June 30: General Upendra Dwivedi today took over as the 30th Chief of the Indian Army. He succeeds General Manoj Pande, who retired from service.
Before this appointment, General Dwivedi served as the Vice Chief of the Army since February 19, 2024. He also served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command from 2022 to 2024.
General Dwivedi has extensive operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan.
He takes charge at a time when India is facing various security challenges, including along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
As the Chief of Army Staff, he will coordinate with the Navy and the Indian Air Force on the government’s ambitious plan to roll out theatre commands.
General Dwivedi was commissioned into the 18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles of the Indian Army in 1984 and later commanded the unit. He has held various command positions, including command of the regiment, 26 Sector Assam Rifles, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (East), and 9 Corps.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards.
As the Northern Army commander, he provided strategic guidance and operational oversight for operations along the northern and western borders and was involved in counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. He also played a role in ongoing negotiations with China to resolve border issues.
General Dwivedi has been involved in the modernization and equipping of the largest Army command of the Indian Army, advocating for the induction of indigenous equipment as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.
