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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Honors Gen Bipin Rawat on His Birth Anniversary

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led the Indian Armed Forces in paying tribute to General Bipin Rawat on his birth anniversary. General Rawat, India's first CDS, is remembered as a visionary leader who strengthened national security and military jointness. In a separate development, participants of a Higher Defence Management Course visited Naval Base Karwar and INS Hansa to gain insights into naval operations and infrastructure. The visit highlighted India's maritime readiness and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

Key Points: CDS Pays Tribute to Gen Bipin Rawat on Birth Anniversary

  • Solemn tribute on birth anniversary
  • Remembered as a visionary military leader
  • Served as first CDS from 2020-2021
  • Visit to naval facilities by HDMC participants
  • Focus on jointness and operational readiness
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General Anil Chauhan pays tributes to India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat on his birth anniversary​

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and the Indian Armed Forces pay solemn tribute to India's first CDS, General Bipin Rawat, on his birth anniversary.

"We remember him as a visionary Military Leader who dedicated his life to strengthening the Nation's security architecture. - Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff"

New Delhi, March 16

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday paid rich tribute to General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff, on his birth anniversary.​

In a message on social media, the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, said, "General Anil Chauhan, #CDS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmedForces pay solemn tribute to General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff, on his Birth Anniversary."​

"We remember him as a visionary #MilitaryLeader who dedicated his life to strengthening the Nation's security architecture and advancing #Jointness across the Armed Forces," it said.​

Born on March 16, 1958, General Rawat served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021.​

Earlier, the IDS Headquarters said in a statement that topics related to naval aviation capabilities and infrastructure supporting the Indian Navy's maritime operations topped the agenda as Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-21) participants visited Naval Base, Karwar, and INS Hansa.​

The Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, said in a social media post, "Participant officers, including 12 from friendly foreign nations, undergoing #HDMC21 at #CDM, along with the faculty, visited the Naval Base, Karwar. They received comprehensive briefings on the existing and upcoming world‑class infrastructure supporting the Indian Navy's maritime operations."​

"The delegation also visited #INS Hansa and Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), gaining insights into India's naval aviation capabilities and indigenous shipbuilding prowess. The visit highlighted the Navy's #OperationalReadiness in the #MaritimeDomain and GSL's pivotal role in achieving #Aatmanirbharta in #DefenceShipbuilding," it said.​

"Maj Gen G Srinivas, Commandant, #CDM, interacted with #FOGA Rear Admiral Ajay D Theophilus, reinforcing the strong bond between #CDM and the #IndianNavy," said the official.​

The official social media account of Goa Naval Area said, "Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-21) participants visited #INSHansa #Goa on 13 Mar 26. The delegation headed by Maj Gen G Srinivas, Commandant, College of Defence Management, included 04 Heads of Faculty, 24 Directing Staff, 155 participants and 12 officers from Friendly Foreign Countries. The visit gave the officers first-hand insight into naval air operations."​

- IANS

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Shreya B
It's heartening to see the armed forces continuing his legacy. The visit to Karwar and INS Hansa shows the focus on modernisation and self-reliance that he championed. Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence is the way forward.
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Aman W
A solemn day. Remembering his service and the ultimate sacrifice. The nation will always be grateful. It's also good to read about the HDMC visits - such exchanges build crucial knowledge for our future military leadership.
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Priyanka N
While we remember a great leader, we must also ensure the safety protocols for our top brass are never compromised again. The tragic accident was a huge loss for the country. Let's learn from it.
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David E
Reading this from abroad. General Rawat was widely respected in international strategic circles. India's strides in defence integration and indigenous shipbuilding, as mentioned in the article, are impressive and closely watched.
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Karthik V
His tenure, though short, was transformative. The CDS role was long overdue and he implemented it with firmness. Good to see the armed forces are on the path he charted. Proud of our forces.

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