Rajinder Dewan
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Lieutenant General Rajinder Dewan PVSM, AVSM, VSM | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | IND |
| Service/ | India |
| Years of service | 1986-Current |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Sikh Regiment |
| Commands held | XVII Corps 10th Indian Infantry Division |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Isha Dewan |
Lieutenant General Rajinder Dewan, PVSM.[1], AVSM, VSM is the serving Quarter Master General[2][3] of the Indian Army. He took office from August 2022 after serving as the Corps Commander of XVII Corps, where he was succeeded by Lt Gen. Bhuvana Krishnan[4].He is also the Vice president of the Indian Polo Association[5][6][7]
Education and personal life
Dewan is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. In addition, he has attended the Higher Command Course at National Institute of Defence Studies, Tokyo; and the Staff Course at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He also has a Master's degree in National Security from University of Madras and attended his Bachelor's and Japanese language course at JNU, Delhi.
He is married to Mrs. Isha Dewan and has 2 kids who are currently in the US. He enjoys running half marathons.[8]
Career
Dewan was commissioned into the 18 Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, in 1986. He took over as the QMG of the Indian Army in August 2022. Prior to that he has commanded XVII Corps[9][10](Panagarh) and the 10 Infantry Division. He has held various staff appointments including Brigade commander of an Infantry brigade; and commanding officer of a battalion.
As the Col. Cmdt of the Army Postal Services Corps he also inaugurated the very first Aadhar enrollment center in an Army Cantt. in Delhi.[11] Also, as QMG he signed the MoU with Mr Mohit Bhargava, CEO, NTPC REL for promotion of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.[12] He also commemorated the World Environment Day at Manekshaw Center in Delhi.[13]
Honours and decorations
He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal[14][1], Ati Vishisht Seva Medal[15], and the Vishisht Seva Medal.Apart from these, he has been awarded the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card and a GOC-in-C commendation card.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rajinder Dewan awarded PVSM" (PDF). Government of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ↑ "Lt. General Rajinder Dewan took over as Quartermaster General of Indian Army". www.spslandforces.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ↑ "QMG laying the wreath in National War Memorial".
- ↑ "Lt Gen VM Bhuvana Krishnan, AVSM,YSM took over the command of the Brahmastra Corps - NE India Broadcast". 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Indian Polo Association Officer Bearers".
- ↑ "The Indian Masters Polo Championship". issuu. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ "QMG attends IPA National Polo Championship".
- ↑ "Army Vice Chief and QMG run the Delhi Half Marathon".
- ↑ "Lt. General Rajinder Dewan took over as Quartermaster General of Indian Army". www.spslandforces.com. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ Sir, Saurabh (2021-06-21). "Lieutenant General Rajinder Dewan is the new Commander of Brahmastra Corps(XVII Corps)". Best NDA Coaching | SSB Interview Coaching. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ Sentinels, India. "Indian Army: Lt Gen Rajinder Dewan inaugurates permanent Aadhaar enrolment centre for Army in Delhi". www.indiasentinels.com. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. signs MoU with Indian Army for the implementation of Green Hydrogen Projects in Army Establishments". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar title". sainiksamachar.nic.in. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ "President Droupadi Murmu confers 84 Distinguished Service Awards in Delhi. Here is the full list". Hindustan Times. 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "President presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General (now Lt. General) Rajinder Dewan, VSM" – via www.youtube.com.
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