Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Chief of Indian Army; to take charge on June 30 :::: He is Widely recognised for contributions to force modernisation !!

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Chief of Indian Army; to take charge on June 30

The officer has commanded at every level in diverse operational environments. His command assignments include an Armoured Regiment in the desert sector, an Armoured Brigade in the Western Theatre, and a counter-insurgency force in Jammu and Kashmir.

The senior military officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986

Lt Gen Seth, widely known for his strategic planning and contributions towards modernisation of the Army, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the force.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will be the next Chief of the Army Staff succeeding incumbent Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the defence ministry said.  In appointing Lt Gen Seth, the government followed the seniority principle.

He will assume charge of the top position on June 30 when Gen Dwivedi retires. 

Over a distinguished military career spanning nearly four decades, he has had extensive experience across the operational, strategic, capability development and institutional domains.

Widely recognised for his contributions to force modernisation, the officer has held pivotal appointments in the strategic planning and capability development verticals of the Army headquarters.

Lt Gen Seth contributed significantly in undertaking capability roadmap and long-term force structuring initiatives, according to senior officials.

As a Lt General, he commanded the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, one of the Indian Army's premier strike formations. He subsequently served as General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, overseeing key national and international military engagements and ceremonial responsibilities.

Following his elevation as an Army Commander, the officer commanded South Western Command and Southern Command, earning the rare distinction of commanding two operational Army Commands and providing strategic oversight across critical theatres for over a period of two and half years.

He has held several key staff and strategic appointments that have significantly influenced operational planning, force management and capability development.

An accomplished military professional, Lt Gen Seth has consistently excelled in professional military education, securing top positions in courses of instruction, the ministry said.