Six months after General Bipin Rawat’s demise, India still awaits its new CDS
2 years, 9 months ago

Six months after General Bipin Rawat’s demise, India still awaits its new CDS

Firstpost  

The importance of having a CDS lies in the crucial role he is required to play as the formal ‘one point’ source of advice to the government on operational and administrative matters pertaining to the military Nearly six months after the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat, then Chief of Defence Staff, in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiris, the government issued a notification on 6 June amending the Service rules of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The CDS acts as the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister on all matters related to the tri-Services and military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority. This initiative was driven jointly by the CDS led by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the three Services, and other verticals of the Ministry of Defence, including DRDO, Public Sector Undertakings and Ordnance Factories. The importance of having a CDS as the country’s highest-ranking military officer lies in the crucial role he is required to play as the formal ‘one point’ source of advice to the government on operational and administrative matters pertaining to the military.

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Why India needs a Chief of Defence Staff more than ever before
2 years, 10 months ago

Why India needs a Chief of Defence Staff more than ever before

Firstpost  

The armed forces and the nation urgently need a CDS and not appointing one is damaging the system rather than benefiting it It has been almost five months since General Bipin Rawat, the erstwhile Chief of Defence Staff, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. The creation of theatre commands and appointing a single head for the armed forces were …

CDS appointment: Both serving, retired officers likely to be considered, say sources
2 years, 10 months ago

CDS appointment: Both serving, retired officers likely to be considered, say sources

Firstpost  

The CDS is the single point of contact for the government for giving military advice and is the senior-most bureaucrat in the defence ministry which has four major departments New Delhi: For the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff, the government is likely to consider both serving and retired military officers, sources said. The panel of officers to …

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat
3 years ago

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of General Bipin Rawat’s birthday, the Indian Army on Tuesday dedicated a chair of excellence in the late chief of defence staff ’s memory at the United Service Institution of India, the country’s oldest think tank founded in 1870, the army said in a statement. “General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field …

​Defence Diary: Modi Govt Must Use Extra Time to Tie Loose Ends Before Appointing Gen Rawat’s Successor
3 years, 1 month ago

​Defence Diary: Modi Govt Must Use Extra Time to Tie Loose Ends Before Appointing Gen Rawat’s Successor

News 18  

It’s exactly two months since India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died in a tragic helicopter crash near Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor, along with his wife and 12 other Armed Forces personnel. There was some clarity when the government announced Gen Rawat as India’s first CDS, around the time he was to retire as the Indian Army chief, …

New CDS appointment: List of probables to be submitted to Rajnath soon, say officials
3 years, 2 months ago

New CDS appointment: List of probables to be submitted to Rajnath soon, say officials

The Hindu  

The government has started the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff and a list of names based on recommendations from the three services will soon be submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for approval, officials said on Friday. They said the government is finalising a panel comprising senior commanders from the Army, the Navy and the Air …

Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat
3 years, 3 months ago

Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat

India Today  

After the demise of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, it’s back to the old system for the time-being with the senior-most among the three service chiefs taking the mantle as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee to ensure synergy among the three forces. Indian Army chief General MM Naravane, being the senior-most, has taken over …

Honouring Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat: Some boots are hard to fill
3 years, 3 months ago

Honouring Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat: Some boots are hard to fill

Firstpost  

The best way to honour General Bipin Rawat for his service would be to ensure that reforms he had set into motion are completed and theatre commands are established at an early date It is always said that no one is indispensable. It may be true in most cases, but the spontaneous outpouring of grief and witnessing emotions amongst the …

CDS Bipin Rawat foresaw China’s sinister design, worked hard to make forces ready
3 years, 3 months ago

CDS Bipin Rawat foresaw China’s sinister design, worked hard to make forces ready

Firstpost  

Gen Bipin Rawat’s unfortunate death is a huge blow to the armed forces, especially at a time when they are face to face with the PLA troops in the north and Pakistani Army in the west The death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, along with his wife Madhulika Rawat, Brigadier LS Lidder and the 10 other officers …

General Bipin Rawat measured up to the challenge of being India's first CDS in no small way
3 years, 3 months ago

General Bipin Rawat measured up to the challenge of being India's first CDS in no small way

Firstpost  

Gen Rawat was passionate about his job; his energy levels were surprising and probably slept just 4-5 hours and attended all social gatherings which go with the job Today, I lost a friend, a subordinate, a colleague and a younger brother. General Bipin Rawat was from the 5th Battalion of 11 Gorkha Rifles. I went on to say that if …

How Bipin and I Prepared Brief for Army Chief on CBMs with China in Less Than 2 Hours
3 years, 3 months ago

How Bipin and I Prepared Brief for Army Chief on CBMs with China in Less Than 2 Hours

News 18  

The whole nation was shocked to hear the sad news of an air crash of an Mi-17V5 in Nilgiri Hills carrying General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 other service officers and men, resulting in their tragic death except for a lone survivor. General Bipin Rawat was a quick learner and realised that the strategic reserves in the form of …

General Bipin Rawat passes away: How role of CDS came about and how his demise creates a void in India's military structure
3 years, 3 months ago

General Bipin Rawat passes away: How role of CDS came about and how his demise creates a void in India's military structure

Firstpost  

General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, and his wife died after a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu, killing 13 on board. Formation of CDS role On 31 December 2019, General Bipin Rawat was selected as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. Prime Minister Modi announced that the purpose of the CDS would be to act as …

After CDS Rawat’s demise, Centre faces critical succession question
3 years, 3 months ago

After CDS Rawat’s demise, Centre faces critical succession question

Hindustan Times  

The shocking demise of India’s first chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on Wednesday will have direct implications for the country’s top military hierarchy and the government will have to move swiftly to announce a succession plan at a time India is locked in a border standoff with China, top officials said. Army chief General …

First among Generals: CDS Rawat was a fauji to the core
3 years, 3 months ago

First among Generals: CDS Rawat was a fauji to the core

Hindustan Times  

India’s first chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat, 63, was an outspoken military leader who took pride in his convictions, took hard decisions at the cost of becoming unpopular in certain circles, thought outside the box, and was known to challenge status quo, people who have known him for decades said. General Bipin Rawat’s previous appointments included those of …

Amid General Bipin Rawat's Sudden Demise, Govt to Appoint New CDS in Next 7 Days. Details Here
3 years, 3 months ago

Amid General Bipin Rawat's Sudden Demise, Govt to Appoint New CDS in Next 7 Days. Details Here

News 18  

Amid the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a military helicopter crash, the government is mulling over the appointment of a new CDS in the coming days. Gen Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash LIVE News Updates | CDS’ Last Rites to be Held in Delhi; Lone Survivor Group Captain Varun Singh Under Treatment General Rawat had …

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
3 years, 3 months ago

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

Gen. Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. In December 2015, the Government appointed Gen. Rawat as the Army Chief by superseding two senior officers Lt. Gen. Praveen Bakshi and Lt. Gen. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Gen. Bipin Rawat at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the 73rd Independence Day. Gen. Bipin Rawat took charge …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat: The Former Army Chief Who Died In Service | OBIT
3 years, 3 months ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat: The Former Army Chief Who Died In Service | OBIT

ABP News  

New Delhi: India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died when a military chopper carrying him and 13 others, including his wife, crashed in the Nilgiris near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning. Follow Latest Updates Born on March 16, 1958, Gen Rawat graduated from the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, and was also …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, defence chiefs discuss creation of theatre commands
3 years, 7 months ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, defence chiefs discuss creation of theatre commands

India Today  

Seeking to create more efficient fighting structures, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and three service chiefs held discussions about creating integrated theatre commands on Thursday. The day-long meeting included Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane and Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh, along with other officers. The DMA plans to set up four theatre …

Theaterisation of Armed Forces: Decoding the new approach to defence
3 years, 8 months ago

Theaterisation of Armed Forces: Decoding the new approach to defence

Hindustan Times  

Theaterisation of the Indian armed forces could involve a significant departure from the current arrangement, a change that experts say is crucial to fighting future wars. The government expects chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat to bring about jointness among the three services by January 2023. CDS Bipin Rawat wears three hats — he is the permanent chairman of …

CDS General Bipin Rawat: Indian Air Force remains a support arm like artillery and engineers | Exclusive
3 years, 8 months ago

CDS General Bipin Rawat: Indian Air Force remains a support arm like artillery and engineers | Exclusive

India Today  

The war over the role of air power in theatre command has escalated with General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, telling India Today TV that the India Air Force is required to provide air support to ground forces. General Rawat also said that the IAF has an air defence charter and a ground support charter. Given the situation along …

Armed Forces Committed to Hand-hold Domestic Defence Industry: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
4 years, 6 months ago

Armed Forces Committed to Hand-hold Domestic Defence Industry: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

News 18  

India's armed forces are committed to hand-hold the domestic industry in developing next generation military platforms and equipment to make the country self reliant in defence manufacturing, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday. In an address at a seminar on promoting the domestic defence industry, Gen Rawat said nothing will give the armed forces greater satisfaction …

CDS will look after promotion, transfer of brigadier and above officers
5 years, 1 month ago

CDS will look after promotion, transfer of brigadier and above officers

India TV News  

The newly-created Department of Military Affairs headed by Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat will look after all promotion and posting of Brigadier-rank officer and above in all the three tri-services, the Navy, Army and the Air Force. Secretary DMA would be CDS and Secretary would be Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. The DMA would comprise five joint secretary officers; …

On Day 1 as CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat moves towards setting up of joint Air Defence Command, but integration of forces a key challenge
5 years, 2 months ago

On Day 1 as CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat moves towards setting up of joint Air Defence Command, but integration of forces a key challenge

Firstpost  

After handing over the reins of Chief of Army Staff to General Manoj Mukund Naravane after completing three years of the post, General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff on 1 January 2020 After handing over the baton as Chief of Army Staff to General Manoj Mukund Naravane, General Bipin Rawat has now moved on …

Gen Rawat Appointed Chief of Defence Staff – What Does It Mean?
5 years, 2 months ago

Gen Rawat Appointed Chief of Defence Staff – What Does It Mean?

The Quint  

General Bipin Rawat was set to hang up his spurs and retire from the Indian Army on 31 December having served as its chief for 3 whole years. However, just a day before that, with just one notification, Modi government ensured General Rawat gets to wear his olive green uniform for a few more years. But this time, as India’s …

PM says post of CDS reflects hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians
5 years, 2 months ago

PM says post of CDS reflects hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians

Op India  

The PM also wrote about the newly-created Department of Military Affairs, which he said would help the Indian armed forces face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare. Read- Union Cabinet approves creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff, to be a four-star General and head of the Department of Military Affairs The demand for having a Chief of …

General Bipin Rawat takes charge as India's first Chief of Defence Staff, says armed forces have always stayed away from politics
5 years, 2 months ago

General Bipin Rawat takes charge as India's first Chief of Defence Staff, says armed forces have always stayed away from politics

Firstpost  

Newly-appointed Chief of the Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said the armed forces stay away from politics and work as per the directives of the government of the day New Delhi: Newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said the armed forces stay far away from politics and work as per the directives of the …

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell
5 years, 2 months ago

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell

ABP News  

I wish to convey my best wishes to General Manoj Naravane who will be assuming the office as the 28th Army chief, for a successful innings." -General Bipin Rawat#COAS At Guard of Honour 31 Dec 19 pic.twitter.com/KmWoGmJh90 — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY December 31, 2019 WATCH |Gen Bipin Rawat's Message To His Successor MM Naravane In Last PC As …

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today
5 years, 2 months ago

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today

India TV News  

Indian Army's outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat will be superannuating on Tuesday followed by the ceremonial function, a press note said on Monday. 2, South Block Lawns at 9:30 a.m. General Bipin Rawat to take over as first chief of Defence Staff On Monday, General Bipin Rawat was appointed India's first Chief of the Defence Staff, the principal military adviser …

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 2 months ago

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff who will have the challenging task of synergising operations of the Army, Air Force and Navy to prepare them for future wars. “Government has decided to appoint General Bipin Rawat as the Chief of Defence Staff with effect from 31-12-2019 and until …

India to get Chief of Defence Staff: All about the roles and reponsibilities of the CDS
5 years, 2 months ago

India to get Chief of Defence Staff: All about the roles and reponsibilities of the CDS

India Today  

Several days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the creation of Chief of Defence Staff, who will be the head of the tri-services in India and a single-point military advisor for the government. The post was initially suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999 and the creation process was set in motion on …

India to have common chief for armed forces: PM Modi
5 years, 7 months ago

India to have common chief for armed forces: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announcing a key military reform in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on Thursday morning, said the post of Chief of Defence Staff would be created, who was likely to be above the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Mr Modi indicated that the three service …

Explained | I-Day CDS announcement a part of major restructuring of security architecture
5 years, 7 months ago

Explained | I-Day CDS announcement a part of major restructuring of security architecture

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of appointing a Chief of Defence Staff -- in his Independence Day speech on Thursday -- is one of the major defence reforms which has been a "work in progress" for nearly 20 years. Having a CDS, the fourth four star officer apart from the three service chiefs, was seen as a necessity by various …

Army Commanders' Conference focuses on modernisation of Indian forces, joint operational philosophy
7 years, 10 months ago

Army Commanders' Conference focuses on modernisation of Indian forces, joint operational philosophy

Firstpost  

A need to evolve a “joint operational philosophy” for all three armed services was stressed at the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi while Army chief Bipin Rawat called for speeding up the force’s modernisation programme, an official statement said on Sunday. New Delhi: A need to evolve a “joint operational philosophy” for all three armed services was stressed at …

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