Everything about India's next Army Chief: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Army, one of the largest military forces in the world. He will take over from General Manoj C Pande on June 30.
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Early life
Lt Gen Dwivedi was born on July 1, 1964 and is an alumnus of the Sainik School Rewa, National Defence College and the US Army War College. He has an M Phil in Defence and Management Studies and two Masters Degrees in Strategic Studies and Military Science.
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J&K Rifles
He was commissioned into the Infantry (Jammu & Kashmir Rifles) of the Indian Army on December 15, 1984.
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Various posts
He has served in various posts in his 40 years of service, including Command of Regiments (18 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles), Brigade (26 Sector Assam Rifles), Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East) and 9 Corps.
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Vice Chief of the Army
In the rank of Lt Gen, he has served as the Director General Infantry and General Officer Commanding in Chief (Headquarter Northern Command) from 2022-2024. This was before he was appointed the Vice Chief of the Army.
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Recognitions
Lt Gen Dwivedi has been decorated with some of the most prestigious military recognitions, including Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and three GOC-in-C Commendation Cards. He was also conferred Distinguished Fellow in the coveted NDC equivalent course at the US Army War College.
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