CDS General Bipin Rawat Biography:
General Bipin Rawat was the first CDS(Chief of Defense Staff) of India. The IAF chopper Mi-17V5 crashed today in Coonoor of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his family members, and staff. The IAF has announced his death, along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others. In this sad and unfortunate time, look at his life.
CDS Bipin Rawat Biography: The Indian military jet, the Mi-17V5, crashed today in Coonoor of Tamil Nadu, with General Bipin Rawat of the CDS, his family members, and crew members. Thirteen of the 14 members of the chopper were pronounced dead. GP Capt Varun Singh SC, Staff Director at DSSC is currently being treated at Military Hospital, Wellington. An inquiry has been launched to investigate the cause of the accident.
In this sad time, let’s take a look at the life of CDS Bipin Rawat.
CDS Bipin Rawat: Birth, Early Health, and Education
General Bipin Rawat was a four-star general of the Indian Army who was appointed India's first CDS on December 30, 2021. He took office on January 1, 2020.About CDS Bipin Rawat
| Birth | 16 March 1958 (Pauri, Uttarakhand) |
| Death | 8 December 2021 (Coonoor, Tamil Nadu) |
| Age | 63 years |
| Education | National Defense Academy (B.Sc.) I.M.A. Defense Services Staff College (MPhil) U.S. Army Command & General Staff College (ILE) Chaudhary Charan Singh University (Ph.D.) |
| Wife | Madhulika Rawat |
| Father | Lt. General Laxman Singh Rawat |
| Year of Service | 16 December 1978 – 8 November 2021 |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Yudh Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Birth and Family:
The CDS General Bipin Rawat was born in Pauri, Uttarakhand. His father, Laxman Singh Rawat, had served in the Indian Army and had risen to the rank of Lieutenant-General. Her mother was the daughter of a former Uttarakhand MP in Uttarkashi.Bipin Rawat's Education:
He received his formal education at Cambrian Hall School in Dehradun and St. Edward's School, Shimla, and went on to join the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where he was honored with 'Sword of Honor. '.
He also graduated from Defense Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, and Higher Command Course at United States Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
He also held the M.Phil. degree in Defense Studies and a diploma in Management and Computer Studies from the University of Madras. For his research on military media strategy, he was honored with a Doctor of Philosophy by Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.
CDS Bipin Rawat: Military Service
On 16 December 1978, CDS Bipin Rawat was deployed in the 5th battle of 11 Gorkha Rifles, the same unit as his father Laxman Singh Rawat. He spent 10 years doing anti-rebel activities and worked on a variety of topics from Major to current CDS.While serving as Majoro's successor, CDS Bipin Rawat directed the Ur company in Jammu and Kashmir. He commanded his army near the LAC in Kibithu as Colonel. After being promoted to Brigadier, he served as the 5th Sector of Rashtriya Rifles at Sopore and the multinational Brigade on the Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), where he was twice honored with the Commander-in-Chief's Order.
Bipin Rawat took over as General Officer Commanding 19th Infantry Division in Ur when he was promoted to Major General. As a Lieutenant General, he commanded the III Corps, headquartered in Dimapur before taking over the Southern Army in Pune.
He took up the post of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Southern Command after being promoted to the rank of Army Commander. Shortly afterward, he was promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff.
He was appointed 27th Army Commander by the Government of India on 17 December 2016 and took office on 31 December 2016. He also served as the 57th and final Chairman of the Indian Army's Chief of Staff Committee. He was appointed as the first CDS on December 30, 2021, and took office on January 1, 2020.
| Rank | Date of Appointment |
| Second Lieutenant | 16 December 1978 |
| Lieutenant | 16 December 1980 |
| Captain | 31 July1984 |
| Major | 16 December 1989 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 1 June 1998 |
| Colonel | 1 August 2003 |
| Brigadier | 1 October 2007 |
| Major General | 20 October 2011 |
| Lieutenant General | 1 June 2014 |
| General (COAS) | 1 January 2017 |
| General (CDS) | 30 December 2019 |
CDS Bipin Rawat: Awards
During his more than 40 years of work, CDS General Bipin Rawat received numerous awards and honors for his professionalism and outstanding service. These are mentioned below:| 1- Medal of Param Vishisht Seva 2- Medal of Uttam Yudh Server 3- Ati Vishisht Server Award 4- Medal of Yudh Server 5- Medal of Sena 6- Vishisht Server Award 7- Wound Medal 8- Order of Samanya Server 9- Special Service Medal 10- Operation Parakram Award 11- Medal of Sanya Server 12- Higher Height Service Award 13- Videsh Server Award 14- 50 Years of Freedom Award 15- 30 Long Term Service Medal 16- 20 Long Service Award 17- 9 Long Term Service Medal 18- MONUSCO |
CDS Bipin Rawat Death
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