Center extended the term of CDS -General Anil Chauhan until May 2026

New -Delhi, September 24 (IANS). The central government on Wednesday expanded the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as secretary of the head of the defensive staff (CDS) and the Department of Military Affairs until May 30, 2026. (CD). By May 30, 2026 or according to next order. He was called back from retirement to serve him as CDS, and he is the first three -star -appointed officer, the role is traditionally given to a four -star officer. General Chauhan, who comes from the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, joined the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla (NDA) this year as part of the 58th course. He then joined the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (IMA) in 1980 under the 68th course. He is also a graduate of the staff college of Defense Services, Wellington. General Chauhan received commission in the Indian army in 1981 and has a special and beautiful career in which he made great assignments and staff appointments. In his beautiful career he worked widely in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast. In addition, in January 2018, he was appointed Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), during which he monitored the implementation of the Balakot Air strike in 2019 against Pakistan. General Chauhan was awarded the ultimate distinctive service medal, excellent war service medal, extremely special service medal, army medal and special service medal for their exemplary services to the Indian army. -Ians SCH/DSC shares this story tags