GENERAL BIKRAM SINGH TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF THE INDIAN ARMY

GENERAL BIKRAM SINGH TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF

THE INDIAN ARMY


General Bikram Singh took over as the new Chief of the Army Staff today. He succeeds Gen VK Singh who proceeded on superannuation. The change over of the batonwas solemnised in a ceremony in the Army Chief’s office.



A profound sense of accomplishment and achievement marked the occasion as the baton was exchanged.



General Bikram Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, most decorated soldier is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into The Sikh Light Infantry in 1972.



During his military career spanning over forty years, the General has held various high profile Command and Staff appointments. He has commanded an Infantry Battalion in the North East and on the Line of Control in J&K, a RR Sector and an Infantry Division in Northern Command. He has commanded 15 Corps and Eastern Command. He has served in three UN Peace Keeping Missions.



He has also held very important staff appointments at Army Headquarters, which include, tenures in Military Operations, Perspective Planning and Staff Duties.



Besides holding two Masters Degrees from India, he is also Masters in Strategic Defence Studies from the USA.



The General is an avid sportsman. Cricket, Athletics and Hockey are his favourite games.