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CDS Bipin Rawat Biography: Birth, Age, Death, Family, Education, Military Career, Last Rites and More

Cds bipin rawat biography: general bipin rawat was the first cds of india who was killed in an iaf chopper mi-17v5 crash on 8 december 2021 in tamil nadu's coonoor, along with his wife madhulika rawat and staff. 13 out of the 14 members aboard the chopper have been declared dead. the indian army has positively identified cds rawat, his wife, and brig lidder who were laid to rest on 10 december 2021. the remaining 10 bodies will be kept in the mortuary of the army base hospital till positive identification is completed. a tri-service inquiry led by air chief marshal manavendra singh has been ordered into the case and the black box has been retrieved. at this sad unfortunate moment, take a look at the life of cds bipin rawat. .

CDS Bipin Rawat Biography: IAF chopper Mi-17V5 crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor with CDS Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika Rawat and 12 other persons aboard.  

13 out of the 14 members aboard the chopper have been declared dead. The Indian Army has so far positively identified CDS Rawat, his wife, and Brig Lidder. The remaining 10 bodies will be kept in the mortuary of the Army Base Hospital till positive identification is completed. 

CDS General Bipin Rawat was accorded a 17-gun salute at his funeral where 800 military personnel were in attendance. Brigadier Lidder was also laid to rest with full military honours today. General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat are survived by their daughters Kritika and Tarini and Brigadier Lidder is survived by his wife and daughter. 

The health condition of Group Captain Varun Singh, the sole survivor of the tragic crash, is critical. He is on life support at the Command Hospital in Bengaluru. He was taken to the Sulur Air Base from where he was airlifted to Bengaluru. 

A tri-service inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident. It will be led by Air Chief Marshal Manavendra Singh. The black box of the ill-fated IAF helicopter has been retrieved. 

#WATCH | Final moments of Mi-17 chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat and 13 others before it crashed near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu yesterday (Video Source: Locals present near accident spot) pic.twitter.com/jzdf0lGU5L — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2021

Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was on a visit to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiri Hills) to address the faculty and student officers of the Staff Course today. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021

An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021

CDS Bipin Rawat: Birth, Early Life, and Education

Birth and Family: Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat was born in Pauri, Uttarakhand. His father, Laxman Singh Rawat, served the Indian Army and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General. His mother was the daughter of an ex-MLA from Uttrakhand's Uttarkashi. 

Education: He received his formal education at Cambrian Hall School in Dehradun and the St. Edward's School, Shimla and went on to join the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where he was honoured with the 'Sword of Honour'.

He was also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington and the Higher Command Course at the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

CDS Bipin Rawat: Military Career

On 16 December 1978, CDS Bipin Rawat was commissioned into the 5th battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles , the same unit as his father Laxman Singh Rawat. He spent 10 years conducting counter-insurgency operations and served on various ranging from Major to current CDS.  

While serving on the post of Major , CDS Bipin Rawat commanded a company in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. He commanded his battalion along the LAC at Kibithu as a Colonel . After getting promoted to the rank of Brigadier , he commanded 5 Sector of Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore and multinational Brigade in a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), where he was honoured twice with the Force Commander’s Commendation.

Bipin Rawat took over as the General Officer Commanding 19th Infantry Division in Uri when he was promoted to the rank of Major General . As a Lieutenant General , he commanded III Corps, headquartered in Dimapur before taking over the Southern Army in Pune.

He assumed the post of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Southern Command after being promoted to the Army Commander grade. After a short stint, he was promoted to the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff. 

CDS Bipin Rawat: Awards 

During his career that spanned over 40 years, CDS General Bipin Rawat received many medals and honours for gallantry and distinguished service. These are mentioned below: 

1- Param Vishisht Seva Medal

2- Uttam Yudh Seva Medal

3- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

4- Yudh Seva Medal   

5- Sena Medal    

6- Vishisht Seva Medal

7- Wound Medal    

8- Samanya Seva Medal    

9- Special Service Medal    

10- Operation Parakram Medal

11- Sainya Seva Medal    

12- High Altitude Service Medal    

13- Videsh Seva Medal  

14- 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal

15- 30 Years Long Service Medal    

16- 20 Years Long Service Medal  

17-  9 Years Long Service Medal    

CDS Bipin Rawat Death 

Timeline of the event: iaf chopper crash.

1- CDS General Bipin Rawat was on a scheduled visit to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington to interact with the Student Officers.

2- The IAF Mi 17 V5 helicopter took off from Sulur Air Base at 11:48 am on 8 December 2021 and was expected to land at Wellington by 12:15 pm.

3- At approximately 12:08 pm, Air Traffic Control at Sulur Air Base lost contact with the chopper.

4- Thereafter, a few locals spotted a fire in the forest near Coonoor and rushed to the spot.

5- The locals saw the wreckage of a military helicopter engulfed in flames.

6- Rescue teams from the local administration in the vicinity reached the site and attempted to recover the survivors from the crash site.

7- All those recovered from the wreckage were rushed to the Military Hospital, Wellington.

8- Out of the total 14 persons aboard the ill-fated helicopter, 13 have succumbed to their injuries.

9- Group Captain Varun Singh is the sole survivor of the tragic crash. His condition is critical but stable. 

10- The mortal remains of the 13 people will be brought to Delhi by today evening for last rites. 

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Bipin Rawat Wiki, Age, Death, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Bipin Rawat was a four-star General of the Indian Army. He served as the 27th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. He was killed in a chopper crash on 8 December 2021.

Wiki/Biography

Bipin Rawat was born on Sunday, 16 March 1958 ( age 63 years; at the time of death ) in Saina Village, Lansdowne, Pauri, Garhwal district, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand). His zodiac sign is Pisces. He did his schooling at Cambrian Hall in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and St. Edward’s School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Subsequently, he joined the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, Pune. Rawat then graduated (first in the order of merit) from the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun and was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour.’ He also held a graduate degree from Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

Bipin Rawat speaking at an event

Rawat pursued the Higher Command Course at the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1997. Rawat then obtained an MPhil. in Defence Studies from the University of Madras. He also held a few diplomas in Management and computer science from the University of Madras. In 2011, Bipin received an honorary doctorate from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, for his research on military media strategic studies. [1] pib.gov.in He received a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Military Media Strategic Studies from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, in 2011. [2] The Times of India

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Grey

Bipin Rawat (centre) with other Indian Army officials

Bipin Rawat was born into a family with an army background. His family had been serving the Indian army for ages. He was the third generation of his family to join the Indian Army.

Parents & Siblings

Rawat’s father, Lakshman Singh Rawat, was a retired Lt. General of the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (retired in 1988). He was from Sainj village of the Pauri Garhwal district and was commissioned into 11 Gorkha Rifles in 1951. His mother was the daughter of Kishan Singh Parmar, a politician and an ex-MLA from Uttarkashi in Uttrakhand.

Wife & Children

Bipin Rawat got married to Madhulika Raje Singh , a scion of an erstwhile princely family, on 14 April 1986. Madhulika was the daughter of Kunwar Mrigendra Singh, who was once a Riyasatdar of the pargana of Sohagpur Riyasat in Shahdol district. As of 2021, she was appointed as the President of the Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA). Madhulika was also killed in a chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu along with Bipin Rawat.

Bipin Rawat with his wife Madhulika Rawat

Bipin Rawat with his wife, Madhulika, in their youth

Bipin Rawat and Madhulika’s wedding card

They had two daughters named Kritika Rawat and Tarini Rawat.

Bipin Rawat’s wife (centre) and daughters

Other Relatives

Rawat’s paternal uncle, Bharat Singh Rawat, was deployed in the Indian Army as a Havaldar (non-commissioned officer). He had one more uncle named Harinandan who was also in the Indian Army.

Bipin Rawat uncle Bharat Singh Rawat in white Kurta

In one of his interviews, Bipin’s uncle, Bharat Singh Rawat, while describing Bipin, said,

A very smart boy right from childhood. Bipin has managed to get where he is only through sheer hard work and honesty. We were very sure that he would achieve great success, and he has proved us right.”

Bipin Rawat followed Hinduism, and he belonged to a Kshatriya (Rajput) Family [3] India.com .

On 16 December 1978, Bipin Rawat was commissioned into the 5th battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles (same battalion as his father). When he was promoted as a Colonel, he commanded the “5th battalion 11 Gorkha Rifles” in the Eastern sector along the LOC at Kibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh. When he was promoted to the rank of “Brigadier,” he commanded the “5 Sector of the Rashtriya Rifles” in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. As a Brigadier, he had also commanded a multinational Brigade in “Chapter VII mission” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa, where he was awarded the “Force Commander’s Commendation” twice.

Bipin Rawat (centre) in Congo

When Rawat was promoted as a Major General, he took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 19th Infantry Division in Uri, J&K. As the Lieutenant General, he commanded the “III Corps,” headquartered in Dimapur, Nagaland, before taking over the Southern Army in Pune. He also held several staff appointments such as the instructional tenure at the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun), logistics staff officer of a Re-organised Army Plains Infantry Division (RAPID) in central India, Colonel Military Secretary, and many more.

Bipin Rawat giving a speech at IMA

One of the highlights of his career was the 2015 cross-border operation in Myanmar, where the Indian Army successfully countered the NSCN-K insurgents. In 2016, he was also involved in the planning of a surgical strike. On 1 January 2016, he was promoted to the Army Commander grade, and he took charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Southern Command. On 1 September 2016, he was appointed as the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOS). On 17 December 2016, Rawat was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff by the Government of India. He became the 27th Chief of Army Staff, and he assumed office on 31 December 2016, after General Dalbir Singh Suhag’s retirement.

Bipin Raat taking charge as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of India

On 30 December 2019, a day before his retirement from service, the Government of India announced that Bipin Rawat will be appointed as the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). His service was extended without retirement, and he assumed office on 1 January 2020. He served the rank until his death on 8 December 2021.

Bipin Rawat after being appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Significant Ranks Held

In the Indian Army

• Second Lieutenant (16 December 1978)
• Lieutenant (16 December 1980)
• Captain (31 July 1984)
• 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)

In the Indian Armed Forces (tri-service)

• General (CDS) (31 December 2019)

Controversies

• Bipin once landed into a controversy for meeting the RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, in uniform, in full public view in Nagpur. He later defended himself by saying that there was nothing wrong in paying respect to elders. [4] The Telegraph India
• During his tenure as Army chief, Rawat was very hostile towards Kashmiri civilians and in one of the clashes between the civilians and the security forces in 2017, Rawat said, “I wish these people, instead of throwing stones at us, were firing weapons at us. Then I would have been happy. Then I could do what I (want to do).” His statement was severely criticised in the media. [5] The Telegraph India
• In 2017, he was criticized when he awarded the “Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation Card” to Major Leetul Gogoi for his sustained efforts in counter-insurgency operations. He was criticized on this decision as in 2017, Gogoi had tied a Kashmiri citizen in front of his jeep to prevent stone-pelters from attacking his convoy. Several human rights activists, politicians, and journalists had voiced their opinion against the incident. [6] The Telegraph India
• In December 2018, Rawat’s statement invited criticism when he warned soldiers who falsely claimed that they were disabled, to earn extra money through the “disability pension.” He said that people who are truly disabled will be taken care of medically and financially, but those who falsely claim this pension should mend their ways or there’ll be serious consequences. [7] Hindustan Times
• Once, during an interview with a news channel, he opposed the idea of women in combat roles. He said that women could complain of men peeping into their tents while they were changing, so we will have to provide a sheet around her. He faced major backlash for his comments from many factions of society. [8] Hindustan Times
• On 26 December 2019, he publicly condemned the protests against CAA and NRC. His comments drew criticism from the opposition parties and many senior Indian Army personnel; as the Army never comments or meddles in political affairs. [9] Hindustan Times
• Param Vishisht Seva Medal
• Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
• Yudh Seva Medal
• Vishisht Seva Medal
• Wound Medal
• Samanya Seva Medal
• Special Service Medal
• Operation Parakram Medal
• Sainya Seva Medal
• High Altitude Service Medal
• Videsh Seva Medal
• 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
• 30 Years Long Service Medal
• 20 Years Long Service Medal
• 9 Years Long Service Medal

Padma Vibhushan (Civil Service) in 2022

Bipin Rawat’s signature

As of 2021, Bipin Rawat was receiving Rs. 250,000 a month and some other allowances as the Chief of Defence Staff. [10] The 7th Pay Commission of India

On 8 December 2021, when Bipin Rawat was en route to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiri Hills), where he had to address the faculty and student officers of the Staff Course, he was killed in a chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu along with his wife, Madhulika , and 11 more who were travelling in an IAF Mi 17 V5 helicopter.

Wreckage of the crashed chopper that was carrying Bipin Rawat

On 10 December 2021, he was cremated at the Brar Square crematorium at Delhi cantonment with full military honours. The body of his wife, Madhulika, was also laid on the same pyre.

Tri-services officers carry the mortal remains of late Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat during his funeral procession from his residence to Brar Square

Facts/Trivia

• He liked playing football and reading books.

Bipin Rawat in Kashmir

Bipin Rawat appointed as an honorary General of the Nepalese Army

• When Rawat was named as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), he superseded two of his senior officers, Lt. General Praveen Bakshi and Lt. General PM Hariz. The Government of India had broken its protocol of appointing the most senior ranking officer as the COAS.
• He was the third officer from the Gorkha Brigade to be appointed as the COAS after Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw and General Dalbir Singh Suhag.

Manoj Mukund Naravane (left) taking charge as the Chief of Army Staff from Bipin Rawat

• Over the course of his 43 years of service, Bipin Rawat was known for his valour and laudable service with the UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, and COAS. Rawat was also a member of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force and received the Force Commander’s Commendation twice during his tenure with the United Nations.
• In 2021, Bipin referred to the Indian Air Force as a ‘supporting arm’ of the Indian defence network and infrastructure. Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria got offended with his statement and in response said that the Indian Air Force served a bigger role than just being a supporting arm.
• In September 2021, while addressing an event on behalf of the CDS at the India International Centre in New Delhi, General Rawat talked about the theory of clash of civilisations with regards to the western civilisation and China’s growing relations with countries like Iran and Turkey. The next day, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that India did not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory.
• After the death of Bipin Rawat, there were rumours on WhatsApp that some college hostels in Tamil Nadu and Kerala had celebrated Rawat’s death. After the rumours went viral, Ali Akbar, a filmmaker from Kerala said that he was upset over Muslims celebrating the death of General Rawat on the internet and was willing to convert to Hinduism.
• Rawat had penned down a number of articles on national security and leadership that were published in various publications.
• He was the first military officer to don three hats simultaneously- he was the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Secretary Department of Military Affairs, and Chief of Defence Staff.
• An uncanny coincidence about the Indian Army is that prior to Rawat the last Army Chief to die while serving the office was General Bipin Chandra Joshi, in 1994. Both of them not only had the same first name but also belonged to the same place, i.e., Uttarakhand.
• Rawat often took inputs (when he was appearing for the Service Selection Board; SSB) from his old acquaintance, Lt Col Onkar Singh Dikrit. Bipin knew Onkar since his younger days as he was a senior of his father in 2/11 Gorkha Rifles.
• Bipin was very attached to his hometown in Uttarkhand. He made sure to visit his native village after a fixed duration, even when he was busy. He even wanted to buy a house in the village and expressed it to his uncle, Bharat Singh Rawat, who later showed him a plot to build a desired house.

A life-size mural of the late Gen Bipin Rawat was unveiled at the military camp in Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh on 10 September 2022

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INDIA'S FIRST CDS

General Bipin Rawat became the first officer of the Indian armed forces to hold the post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2019. The post was newly created as part of the government’s efforts to restructure India’s armed forces to meet present-day challenges.

General Bipin Rawat was named CDS just a day before he was to retire as the Indian Army chief, a position that he held for a full three-year term.

General Bipin Rawat was an officer from the Gorkha Regiment. General Rawat was the fourth officer from the Gorkha Regiment to become the Chief of Army Staff.

JOURNEY FROM NDA TO IMA TO INDIA'S TOP ARMY OFFICER

General Bipin Rawat was an alumnus of Shimla’s St Edward School before joining the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Maharashtra. He trained at the Indian Military Academy in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun. General Bipin Rawat commanded an infantry battalion along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) that separates India’s position from the Chinese in the Eastern Sector. He also commanded an infantry division in the Kashmir Valley and a corps in the Northeast.

General Rawat was appointed the Chief of Army Staff on December 31, 2016. A four-star military officer, General Rawat was appointed the Chief of Defence Staff on December 30, 2019.

A DECORATED MILITARY CAREER

General Rawat spent four decades in service holding positions of a Brigade Commander, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-C) Southern Command, General Staff Officer Grade-2 at the Military Operations Directorate, Colonel Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch and Senior Instructor in the Junior Command Wing.

He was also part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UNPF) and commanded a multinational brigade in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Among his career highlights were playing an instrumental role in containing insurgency in the Northeast, supervising 2015 cross-border operation in Myanmar and monitoring the 2016 surgical strikes.

In 2015, the Indian Army successfully responded to an ambush by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants. General Rawat had supervised the mission that had been conducted III-Corps.

Bipin Rawat Age, Death, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Bipin Rawat

Bipin Rawat with his family members in his native village in Uttarakhand

• His father, Laxman Singh Rawat, had also served the Indian Army as Lt. General. Laxman Singh Rawat had risen from the ranks (being a soldier) to become the Deputy Chief of Army Staff.

Bipin Rawat’s uncle Bharat Singh Rawat (in white Kurta)

Bipin has managed to get where he is only through sheer hard work and honesty. We were very sure that he would achieve great success, and he has proved us right.”

Bipin Rawat visiting his alma mater St Edward School in Shimla

• After completing his schooling, he joined the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where he was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour.’
• After passing out from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, he was commissioned into the 5th Battalion of 11 Gorkha Rifles, on 16 December 1978; the same unit as his father’s.
• Soon after his induction into the Indian army as a Second Lieutenant, Mr. Rawat started showing his military skills and went on to have lots of experience in high altitude warfare, and he spent ten years conducting Counter-insurgency operations.
• As a Major, he commanded a company in Uri, Jammu & Kashmir. As a Colonel, he commanded the 5th battalion 11 Gorkha Rifles in the Eastern sector along the Line of Actual Control at Kibithu.
• After being promoted to the rank of Brigadier, he commanded 5 Sector of Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore.
• For commanding a multinational Brigade in a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Mr. Rawat was twice awarded the Force Commander’s Commendation.
• His promotion to Major General led him to take over as the General Officer Commanding 19th Infantry Division (Uri).
• As a Lieutenant General, Mr. Rawat commanded III Corps, headquartered in Dimapur before taking over the Southern Army in Pune.
• During his career span of 37 years, Bipin Rawat was awarded various gallantry awards including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service.
• On 1 January 2016, Bipin Rawat was promoted to the Army Commander grade and assumed the post of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Southern Command, and after a short stint, he assumed the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff on 1 September 2016.

Bipin Rawat taking charge as the Chief of Army Staff from Dalbir Singh Suhag

General Bipin Rawat presents a memento to General Rajendra Chhetri, Chief of the Army Staff Nepal Army, on the occasion of Nepal Army Day 2018

• Mr. Rawat’s battalion was deployed against the Chinese People’s Liberation Army; during the 1987 face-off in the Sumdorong Chu valley.

Bipin Rawat waving while going to fly LCA Tejas

Bipin Rawat on a visit to his maternal village Thati in Uttarkashi

Bipin Rawat on a visit to his native village Saina Birmoli, near Lansdowne

Wreckage of the crashed chopper that was carrying Bipin Rawat

A life-size mural of the late Gen Bipin Rawat was unveiled at the military camp in Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh on 10 September 2022

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General Bipin Rawat was the first Chief of Army Staff to hold the position of Chief of Defence Staff in India. A veteran who played a huge role in counter-insurgency operations in the most difficult terrains of India, which includes the eastern and north-eastern commands.

The rise of Bipin Rawat

He was born in Pauri Garhwal in a Rajput family. He belonged to a family which has its members serving in the Indian army for multiple generations. His inspiration to join the Indian Army came while growing up in an army family. Bipin Rawat’s father LS Rawat was also a Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. After completing his schooling at Cambrian Hall School in Dehradun and St. Edward’s School in Shimla, he joined National Defense Academy in khadakwasla.

At the age of 20, Bipin Rawat was commissioned from the Indian Military Academy where he was also awarded the Sword of Honour for being the best cadet in his batch. He did his graduation from Defence Services Staff College in America. He was also awarded a doctorate in philosophy for his research on military media strategic studies.

The glorious career

Bipin Rawat was commissioned on 16 December 1978, in the 5th battalion of 11 Gorkha Rifle. He had experience in high altitude warfare. His years of Selfless service promoted him to serve as 26 th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army as well as 57 th Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Under his inspiring command, India had seen many military achievements. For his selfless service, he was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Sainya Seva Medal, High Altitude Service Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal.

United Nations peacekeeping mission in Africa

Bipin Rawat also served as a member of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Africa where he commanded a multinational brigade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was leading over 7,000 men and women. He carried out tactical support to the Congolese Army in prosecuting operations whilst trying to protect the vulnerable population. For his heroic work, he was also awarded a medal by MONUSCO.

Neutralising militancy in Northeast

Bipin Rawat was instrumental in reducing the threats by militants and terrorists. He supervised a successful mission from the operation command of the Dimapur-based III Corps.

Surgical strikes

Bipin Rawat helped in the planning for the 2016 surgical strikes where the Indian Army crossed the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

He led the Indian Army during the Balakot airstrikes in 2019.

He played a pivotal role in supervising the 2015 cross-border operation in Myanmar where eighteen Indian soldiers were killed in Manipur by militants belonging to the UNLFW. The units of the 21st battalion of the Parachute Regiment responded with cross-border strikes on an NSCN-K base in Myanmar

India’s first CDS

Retiring Gen Bipin Rawat was appointed the first tri-service chief in India in 2019. He also became the first Chief of Army Staff to hold the position of Chief of Defence Staff(CDS).

This post of CDS brought together the Army, the Navy and the Air Force by maintaining the coordination. The CDS serves as a single point of contact for the government on military matters of the Army, Navy, as well as Air Force.

Gen Bipin Rawat was a highly decorated officer with a glorious career spanning over 4 decades will surely inspire every person.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, His wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others recently died in the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash.

Gen Bipin Rawat died at the age of 63.

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Leaning back on the sofa in his elegant Greater Noida apartment, Lt Gen (retd) Rakesh Sharma, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, former Adjutant General of the Indian Army, has an affectionate smile on his face as he remembers his friend Bipin, the 21-year-old Pahadi boy with gentle brown eyes and neat crewcut hair who had marched into the 5/11 GR adjutant’s office 43 years back and had saluted him smartly.

“I was just a year older than him,” he says. “We had struck up a friendship almost instantly.” The two went on to serve together, off and on, in the unit, initially as young Second Lieutenants and then as Commanding Officer and Second-in-Command (2IC) when Rakesh took over the unit and Bipin became his 2IC. Much later, the two served together in Delhi, when Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma was serving as Adjutant General of the Indian Army and Lt Gen Bipin Rawat was appointed Vice Chief of Army Staff and later Chief of Army Staff. Rakesh had also done a tenure as ADC with Bipin’s father, Lt Gen Laxman Singh Rawat. He was present at Bipin’s as well as his sister Kiran’s weddings, and was by his friend’s side when he lost both his parents.

As 2IC in Binnaguri, with Rakesh as the Commanding Officer, Bipin would often come to the Sharmas’ house for dinner and demand to know from Payal Sharma: “Ma’am, ye batao dessert mein kya bana hai (Tell me what’s for dessert)?” She would always have an extra serving ready in the fridge that the two friends would devour after the last guest had left, sitting at the dining table with spoons in their hands, cracking jokes and eating straight from the dessert bowl.

“I would see the two of them in deep discussion, sometimes agreeing and often disagreeing with each other, lost in fierce arguments. But at the end of it they would come to the dining table and end the evening with large helpings of dessert. They both had a sweet tooth,” Payal recollects with a gentle smile.

Gen Sharma’s memories go back much further. “That day in Khasa, when we ragged Bipin, he did see through our charade. He was way smarter than us and, being the son of an ex-CO, he knew our names from before, but he just played along,” he says. “Later he told me, “Mujhe pata tha aap kaun hai (I knew who you were).” And we both had a good laugh. The gag just brought us closer.” Tripling on a Black Yezdi Halfway through its Punjab posting, 5/11 GR moved from the ramshackle Khasa distillery location to Govindgarh Fort near the Amritsar railway station. While earlier, the young officers used to share rundown, crumbling rooms, they now had their own smartly turned out bachelor pads.

Lt Roy had bought a stylish black Yezdi motorcycle, and often, Roy, Rakesh, and Bipin would go tripling on it, jostling each other for space. “We would scout the city restaurants for interesting meals whenever we needed a break from mess food,” Gen Sharma remembers. While the three of them would mostly ride on the same bike, if another bachelor decided to come along, they would borrow a scooter from someone or take the unit one-tonne and go rocking over Amritsar’s roads in fauji style. The unit one-tonne had been converted into a fairly comfortable bus, with seats placed along both sides. The youngsters would pile in and happily be driven down to the city, jumping out of the back when the truck parked outside the restaurant they wanted to eat at. Meal over, they would troop back to the one-tonne and, climbing up one after another, ask the driver to head back to the cantonment.

Soon, their CO, Lt Col Ravi Devasar, got posted out of the unit, and Lt Col SK Chakravarty took over as the new Commanding Officer. He appointed Bipin as his Intelligence Officer (IO), while Rakesh sat on the adjutant’s chair. “Bipin was bright and forthcoming from the beginning,” remembers Gen Sharma. “He was well-read and well-informed, and could chat and converse on any subject, never hesitating to speak his mind.” Young officers normally avoid speaking out in the presence of seniors, but Bipin had no reservations about expressing his opinion.

“5/11 had a friendly crowd of senior officers who encouraged youngsters to participate in discussions. That was the culture in our unit,” Gen Sharma explains. “We didn’t believe in the maxim that young officers should be seen and not heard. They would be asked their opinions during discussions, and they would be heard.” This was something that would stay with Bipin all his life. He always had a reputation for plain-speaking, even as he rose through the ranks and was expected to be more diplomatic.

He would express his opinion clearly and bluntly, whether he was addressing army gatherings or the media, or even interacting with his own family members, who always preferred to approach his wife rather than him when it came to asking for any kind of favours. Madhulika would be sweet and sympathetic, and would convey the requirements to Bipin seeing the right time and mood. Sometimes he would get convinced and sometimes he wouldn’t.

He never learnt the art of diplomacy and would often be criticised for being brash when he was only being forthright, without bothering about the fact that he might be judged for it. “Yes, he spoke his mind all his life, starting from when he was just a Second Lieutenant,” agrees Gen Sharma. “And why not? He was intelligent, sharp, confident. He had studied at the best schools in the country. What’s more! He was a Sword of Honour, the top man in his course.”

He emphasises that even though Bipin had come to the unit with a Sword of Honour tag, he still had to validate his worth in front of the troops. Earning the Respect of Gorkha Troops The Gorkhas had the reputation of being gutsy warriors, and Bipin would have to prove the same to them before earning their respect. Which he did very soon. The opportunity came when the unit was sent on a canal-crossing drill, a common infantry war preparedness exercise in the western sector (Punjab and Rajasthan), where the ditch-cum-bund (DCB) system of warfare is propagated. Soldiers have to cross a water body that cannot be surmounted by a tank and then attack the enemy, who is expected to be on a raised piece of land behind it.

The Gorkhas, hailing from the hills, are not natural swimmers, and so the troops were apprehensive about getting into the water. Bipin volunteered to go first. Clad in his combat uniform, with his rifle and backpack on his back and a thick rope tied around his waist, he swam across the nallah, his strong strokes pushing his lithe body forward, against the raging current. He climbed out on the other side with his uniform soaked and boots dripping water. Using one hand to wipe the spray off his face, he untied the rope wound around his waist and secured it to a tree trunk. The other end of the rope was being held by the Gorkha troops on the other bank, who then tied it up and got into the water one by one and swam across the canal, using the rope for support against the fast flow of the water.

“Bipin was a good swimmer. He was quick to volunteer for the task. I saw him swimming across the canal with the rope tied around his waist, after which the rest of us crossed over. His courage was immediately recognised by the Gorkha troops, known for their own fortitude,” remembers Gen Sharma. “He did very well in whatever event he participated in. When he took the unit for a mine-laying comp, we came first or second, I am forgetting exactly what, but we did superbly well. He subsequently topped almost all his courses.”

Taking a Convoy to Uttarkashi In 1982, the dynamic Lt Col Abjeet Mamik took over 5/11 GR, and the young Captains got to serve with their third Commanding Officer. Col Mamik would have a deep influence on both Bipin and Rakesh, and Mrs Bubbles Mamik looked upon the two of them as her own boys. Soon, the unit received move orders to Harsil, an army cantonment on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, just 100 km from the China border. Rakesh handed over the Adjutant’s charge to Bipin and moved out as Officer Commanding (OC), Advance Party.

Bipin came to Dehradun with the unit on the army special train, from where he took a convoy to Uttarkashi, which was about 78 km from Harsil. In winters, the unit stationed at Harsil would come down to Bhatwari, since it would start snowing and temperatures would dip below freezing point. In summers, they would move back to Harsil. For Bipin, it was a homecoming of sorts, since his mother belonged to Thati, a small village in Uttarkashi. He and Rakesh made a trip to Thati during the tenure, and the elders in the village were delighted to see that the six-month-old baby with fat pink cheeks, whom they had last seen in his mother’s lap more than two decades back, had grown into this strapping young army officer.

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General Bipin Rawat was a four-star General of the Indian army and his expertise in presenting India’s biggest defense reforms and modernization of armed forces made him a vital cog in the national security and defense apparatus. Throughout his 4 decades-long military careers, Bipin Rawat was finally appointed as the first chief of Defence staff of India on December 30, 2019. He was also awarded a distinguished service with the UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, and COAS.

He played a significant role in successfully responding to the NSCN-K militants during a cross-border operation in Myanmar in 2015. During the surgical strikes in 2016 when the Indian army crossed the Line of Control into the POK, Rawat was supervising the situation from the south block in New Delhi. With the recent IAF Mi17V5 helicopter crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu on December 8, 2021, the country lost a true hero and dedicated army personnel.

Bipin Rawat Personal Details

Bipin Rawat Education

• Bipin was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’ at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
• MPhil from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
• ILE from U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Kansas
• Doctorate of Philosophy from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
• Diplomas in management and computer studies from Madras University

Bipin Rawat Early Life

• Bipin Rawat was born in a Rajput family Pauri town of Pauri Garhwal district, Modern day Uttarakhand
• His family was serving the Indian Army for multiple generations
• His father served the Indian Army as Lt. General Laxman Singh Rawat and retired as the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff
• Rawat’s mother was the daughter of Kishan Singh Parmar, an ex MLA from Uttarkashi

Bipin Rawat Military Career

• Bipin Rawat was commissioned to the 5 th Batallion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles on December 16, 1978.
• He spent 10 years in counterinsurgency operations.
• He commanded a company in Uri, Jammu, and Kashmir and his battalion in LAC at Kibithu.
• As a brigadier, Rawat directed the Sector 5 of the Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore and the multinational brigade during chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
• On being promoted as a General, he directed the 19 th Infantry Division in Uri.
• As an army commander, Rawat assumed the post of Commander General (GOCinC) of Southern command.
• On December 17, 2016, he was appointed as the 27 th Deputy Chief of Staff by the Government of India.
• Finally, on December 30, 2019, Rawat was honored with the post of being the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India.

Bipin Rawat Achievements

• Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)
• Uttam Yudh Seva medal (UYSM)
• Ati Vishisht Seva medal (AVSM)
• Yudh Seva Medal (YSM)
• Sena medal (SM)
• Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)
• COAS Commendation
• He was also awarded the Chief of Army Staff Commendation on two occasions
• Army Commander’s Commendation
• He was twice awarded Force Commander’s Commendation while serving UN in Congo.

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Bipin Rawat

1958 - 2021

General Bipin Rawat (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He 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 . Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Bipin Rawat has received more than 7,278,855 page views. His biography is available in 26 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 24 in 2019) . Bipin Rawat is the 1,924th most popular military personnel (down from 1,411th in 2019) , the 782nd most popular biography from India (down from 460th in 2019) and the 13th most popular Indian Military Personnel .

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Among people born in 1958 , Bipin Rawat ranks 394 .  Before him are Korado Korlević , Michael Flynn , Dmitry Kozak , Habib Koité , Dietmar Bartsch , and Kazuaki Nagasawa . After him are Eric Douglas , Mark Lester , Maurice LaMarche , Lex Luger , John Metgod , and Julio Alberto Moreno .  Among people deceased in 2021 , Bipin Rawat ranks 531 .  Before him are Bonfoh Abass , Wahiduddin Khan , Roy A. Tucker , Leslie Bricusse , Carl von Essen , and Gabriel Núñez . After him are Millie Hughes-Fulford , Shawn Rhoden , Vladimir Kiselyov , Virgil Abloh , Dorothy Manley , and Julie Strain .

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Among people born in India , Bipin Rawat ranks 782 out of 1,861 .  Before him are Hemanta Mukherjee (1920) , Shriram Lagoo (1927) , Wahiduddin Khan (1925) , Kashibai (1703) , Yashwant Sinha (1937) , and Manohar Joshi (1937) . After him are Bano Qudsia (1928) , Raj Babbar (1952) , Narendra Dabholkar (1945) , Gopal Swarup Pathak (1896) , Mira Nair (1957) , and Persis Khambatta (1948) .

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Let’s read about General Bipin Rawat biography, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the country. He is a true patriot and revolutionary, visionary leader. General Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). On 1 January 2020, he took charge as the Chief of Defence Staff of the three forces of the Indian Armed Forces. Before this post, he was the Chief of the Indian Army. General Bipin Rawat served as the Chief of Indian Army Staff from 31 December 2016 to 31 December 2019.

His helicopter crashed in the Coonoor region of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday 8 December 2021. After which he died General Bipin Rawat was 63 years old and he has brought laurels to the country many times by performing well in his Military Divasi tasks. After the passing away of such a great personality of India, there is an atmosphere of mourning in the Indian Armed Forces. Let us CDS Bipin Rawat Biography.

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General Bipin Rawat was born in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. His family belongs to a branch of the Rajput dynasty. General Rawat’s mother-in-law belongs to the Parmar dynasty. His ancestors came to Mayapur Haridwar and settled in the Parsai village of Garhwal. Rawat’s family is already serving in the army. His father, Lieutenant General Laxman Singh Ji Rawat, stayed in the Indian Army and served as a lieutenant general, and retired.

General Bipin Rawat started his career in the Indian Army by joining the 5th Battalion of the 11th Gorkha Rifles in 1978. General Rawat completed his education at Cambrian Hall School in Dehradun, St Edward’s School in Shimla, and the Indian Military Academy Dehradun.

He was also honoured with the Sword of Honor Award during his education at the Indian Military Academy. He did his graduation from Fort Leavenworth USA. He graduated from the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and he received Higher Command Course Degree from the United States of America. To study at Enfield, he obtained a Diploma in Defence Studies, a Diploma in Management, and a Diploma in Computer Studies from the University of Madras. In 2011 he was also honoured with the honour of Directorate of Philosophy by Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut for research on Military Media Strategic Studies.

Chief Of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat & his Contribution to The Nation in his service

Education of General Bipin Rawat:-

• He graduated from the Indian Military Academy.
• He was also honored with the Sword of Honor at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
• He obtained his degree in Management Studies and Defence Management Enfield from Devi Ahilya Bai University.
• He received his M.Phil degree in Strategic and Defence Studies from Madras University. In 2011, He received his PhD. Degree in Media Studies from Chaudhary Charan Singh University.

Services of General Bipin Rawat:-

Many generations before General Bipin Rawat, born in a Rajput family, have contributed to the army.

• The first appointment of General Bipin Rawat was made in January 1979 in Mizoram. He had also successfully led his battalion during the deployment in the NEFA area.
• He also headed the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Congo.
• On 1 September 2016, he was given the charge of the post of Deputy Chief of Army Staff. He was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff on 31 December 2016.

While working as the Chief of Army Staff of India, he has left his mark on many fronts. Some of which are as follows: –

• During his visit to Nepal from 28 to 31 March, he engaged in bilateral discussions with the President, Prime Minister, and Defence Minister of Nepal. To discuss this, he also visited a high-altitude military combat training center at Pokhara and Muktinath.
• Had bilateral discussions with the President, Prime Minister, and Army Chief of Bangladesh from 31 March to 2 April. An infantry influence of Bakra and also visited the headquarters of the Armored Corps.
• Visited with the King of Bhutan from 27 to 30 April and contributed to the goodwill visit.
• From 28 to 31 May, the State Counselor of Myanmar, the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, participated in bilateral discussions. On the same tour, he also visited the National Defence College, Napaitaw,and Defence Service Academy Pavin o’ Luin.
• From 12 to 14 February 2018, he once again participated in a bilateral meeting with the President and Prime Minister of Nepal. Simultaneously, Nepal Army was also selected as the Chief Guest of Army Day.

Awards and honours received by CDS General Bipin Rawat

(Medals of CDS Bipin Rawat: -PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC)

• Best War Service Medal.
• Ati Vishisht Sava Medal
• War service medal
• Distinguished Service Medal
• Wound medal
• General service medal
• Special Service Medal
• Operation Parakram Medal
• Military service medal
• High altitude service medal
• Foreign service medal
• Independence 50th Anniversary Medal
• Medal for serving in the army for 30 years.
• Medal for serving in the army for 20 years.
• Medal for serving in the army for 10 years.
• United Nations Peacekeeping Medal,

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General Bipin Rawat

Umang Sagar

• December 21, 2021 March 3, 2022
• Biography , defence
• General Bipin Rawat 27 th Former Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces. He was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. Days after the government announced the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post, retiring Army chief, General Bipin Rawat, was appointed the first tri-service chief with effect from December 31, 2019. General Rawat was the first sitting Chief of Army Staff to be appointed to the top post. The government had initially amended the Army rules to extend the age of superannuation from 62 years to 65 years, paving the way for the appointment. The CDS is a one-point advisor to the government on matters related to the military and will function with the main aim of integrating the three services — Army, Navy, and the Air Force. CDS would also be the permanent Chief of Staff Committee (COSC). He served as the 57th and last Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.

Early Life And Education

Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat was born on 16 March 1958 in Pauri town of Pauri Garhwal District, Uttarakhand . His family had been serving in the Indian Army for multiple generations his father, Laxman Singh Rawat , served the Indian Army and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General, Commissioned into 11 Gorkha Rifles in 1951, he retired as Deputy Chief of the Army Staff in 1988 as a lieutenant-general.

His mother was the daughter of an ex-MLA from Uttrakhand’s Uttarkashi. He was born into a Rajput family of Uttarakhand. Bipin Rawat belonged to the third generation of his family that served the Indian Army. He received his formal education at Cambrian Hall School in Dehradun and the St. Edward’s School , Shimla and went on to join the National Defence Academy , Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy , Dehradun, where he was honoured with the ‘ Sword of Honour ‘.

He was also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington and the Higher Command Course at the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He also held an M.Phil. Degree in Defence Studies as well as a diploma in Management and Computer Studies from the University of Madras. For his research on military media strategic studies , he was honoured with a Doctorate of Philosophy by Chaudhary Charan Singh University , Meerut.

General Bipin Rawat is an alumnus of St Edward’s School, Shimla and the National Defence Academy. He was commissioned on 16 Dec 1978 into the Fifth Battalion of the Eleventh Gorkha Rifles of the Infantry, the Battalion which was commanded by his father. While graduating from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, he was awarded the coveted ‘ Sword of Honour.

Personal Life

• Bipin Rawat spouse name is Mrs. Madhulika Rawat. She is the President of the Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA). She became the president of the Defence Wives Welfare Association (DWWA). She worked to make the wives of defense personnel financially independent. She has also been involved with NGOs and welfare associations such as Veer Naris that assists widows of military personnel, differently-abled children, and cancer patients. They have two daughters named kritika Rawat and Tarini Rawat. They don’t have another identity both are well known for being the daughter of Bipin Rawat who has a proud job in the Indian Army. Kritika is the eldest daughter who is married and has a son. The grandkid was also snapped at their house paying last respect to his grandparents. Younger daughter is an advocate and used to stay with the parents in Delhi.

Military Career

He has spent 10 years in counterinsurgency operations and has served in various majors to current CDSs. While in the post of major, CDS Bipin Rawat commanded a company in Uri, Jammu, and Kashmir. He commanded his battalion along the LAC at Kibithu as a colonel.

After being promoted to the rank of brigadier, he commanded Sector 5 of the Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore and the multinational brigade during a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).Where he was twice awarded the mention commendation of the force commander.  Bipin Rawat assumed the role of commanding general of the 19th Infantry Division in (Uri) when he was promoted to the rank of major general. As a lieutenant general, he commands the III corps, based in Dimapur before taking command of the southern army in Pune.

He also held staff assignments which included an instructional tenure at the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun), General Staff Officer Grade 2 at the Military Operations Directorate, logistics staff officer of a Re-organised Army Plains Infantry Division (RAPID) in central India, Colonel Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch and Senior Instructor in the Junior Command Wing. He also served as the Major General General Staff (MGGS) of the Eastern Command.

After being promoted to the rank of Army Commander, he assumed the post of Commander General (GOC-in-C) of Southern Command on 1 st January 2016. Soon after, he was promoted to the post of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army. Was appointed 27th Chief of Staff of the Army by the Government of India on December 17, 2016, and took office on December 31, 2016. He was also the 57th and final Chairman of the Heads of State Committee -Major of the Indian Army.

Role In Surgical Strikes

General Rawat was instrumental in reducing the militancy in the Northeast, with one of the highlights of his career being the 2015 cross-border operation into Myanmar in which the Indian Army successfully responded to an ambush by NSCN-K militants. General Rawat was also part of the planning for the 2016 surgical strikes, in which the Indian Army went across the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Rawat, it was reported, was monitoring the developments from South Block in New Delhi. During his service, General Rawat has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, and Sena Medal.

General Bipin Rawat, 63, was part of the planning and execution of major operations over the past few years. He was Army chief when India carried out airstrikes targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror training center in Pakistan’s Balakot in February 2019, days after over 40 soldiers were killed in a terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. General Rawat also supervised a cross-border counter-insurgency operation in neighboring Myanmar in 2015. He was Vice Chief of Army Staff when India carried out a surgical strike across the Line of Control in September 2016, in retaliation against a terror strike on an army camp in Uri in which 19 soldiers were killed. He was part of the planning and closely monitored the strike in Delhi. Three months later, he took over as Army Chief.

Last year, he had said on the strikes: “The surgical strikes post-Uri terror attack and the Balakot airstrikes have delivered a strong message to Pakistan that it no longer enjoys the impunity of pushing terrorists across the Line of Control under the nuclear bogey.”

He played a key role in the planning of the surgical strikes across enemy lines. General Rawat was reportedly monitoring the development from the south block in New Delhi. General Rawat’s deep knowledge of counter-insurgency and high altitude warfare came from his posting in difficult terrains of the northern and eastern commands. He has also served in southern commands in his long and illustrious career as he rose through the ranks he has seen the length and breadth of this vast country.

Honour & Decorations

The Bipin Rawat Biography would be incomplete without the mention of these honors. During his career that has gone through more than 40 years, CdS General Bipin Rawat has received many medals and honors for distinguished service.  Rawat also played a key role in the formation of the army. He was instrumental in restructuring the military to reduce administrative interference, reduce duplicity, and increase combat potential.He also ensured that the man behind the car remained important, arming new assault rifles bought in the United States. He also played a vital role in the modernization of the army.

However, his tenure was also marked by controversy. Under his tenure, the military accepted the government’s decision to impose the disability pension, angering disabled veterans by the military fraternity.

• General Bipin Rawat had superseded two army officers when he was appointed the Indian Army chief. His appointment as the CDS by December-end 2019 came naturally given his experience in handling tough situations in both the eastern and western sectors.

Famous Quotes By General Bipin Rawat

“To emerge as a global power, it is imperative that India must invest in building long-term indigenous capabilities or applications of decisive military power. The unequivocal assurance of our commitment to procuring indigenous equipment and weapon systems will remain with the industry and all those who support them.”

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas in 2019, Bipin Rawat spoke on several things. Out of which, the one which is remembered by many is the quote:

“There is a difference between talk and action. One should only believe in talks when they see the action happening on the ground.”

Last month while delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture at All India Radio, General Rawat said armed forces must remain alert throughout the year due to the ‘territorial ambitions’ of China and Pakistan.

“Territorial ambitions of China and Pakistan require India’s armed forces to remain alert and deployed along disputed borders and also along the coastal regions round the year.

Death Of Bipin Rawat

India has lost a capable and experienced military leader in the tragic death of the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, in a helicopter crash. The Indian Air Force on Wednesday confirmed that Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat , his wife Madhulika Rawat , and 11 others died in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu .

“It is now confirmed with great regret that General Bipin Rawat, Mrs. Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others have died in the unfortunate accident,” The statement also informed that Group Captain Varun Singh was grievously injured in this accident and is currently undergoing treatment at Military Hospital (Wellington).

On 8 December 2021, an Indian Air Force Mil Mi – 17 V5 helicopters with a crew of 4 members carrying the CDS Bipin Rawat and 9 other passengers met with a tragic accident near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, killing the CDS, his wife, and 11 more. According to the Indian Air Force, Bipin Rawat was on a visit to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, a helicopter that crashed near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, (Nilgiri Hills) to address the faculty and student officers of the Staff Course.                                             

General Rawat and his wife were cremated according to Hindu rituals with full military honors and 17 gun salutes at Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment on 10 December 2021. Their last rites of cremation were carried out by their daughters Kritika and Tarini, who took their ashes to Haridwar and immersed them in the Ganges at the Har Ki Pauri Ghat on 12 December.

 The lives who fell and one lone survivor of the incident. Brigadier LS Lidder, Lt Colonel Harjinder Singh, Naik Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitendra Kumar, Vivek Kumar, and B Sai Teja, and Havildar Satpal Rai, Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan who also met their end in the fatal crash. Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Varun Singh is in critical condition and undergoing treatment at the Military Hospital in Wellington.

General Rawat once shares 5 words to be always remembered by a jawan that is Naam, Namak, Nishan, wafadari, Izzat . He said these 5 words are the pillar of a jawan. If these 5 words soldiers will take along then no one will be able to draft the Indian Army.

The country will always remember the courageous decisions taken by him General Bipin Rawat for the security of the borders and the contribution made by him to keep the morale of the armed forces always high,” the Uttarakhand chief minister said. All of them will always remember for their bravery and courage. We salute them for serving the best for our country. 

Top 13 Interesting Facts About Bipin Rawat

The distinguished service rendered and valour displayed over the span of over 42 years of his entire service career, General Bipin Rawat has been conferred several Presidential Awards which include the PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM and the VSM. Besides these, he has been awarded the Chief of Army Staff Commendation on two occasions as also the Army Commander’s Commendation. While serving with the UN in Congo, he was twice awarded the Force Commander’s Commendation.

Rawat was very close to his hometown in Uttarkhand and he often paid a visit to his native village even during his busy schedule.

In February 2019 Mr. Rawat took a sortie in indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas in Bengaluru at the Aero India 2019.

Rawat’s battalion was deployed against the Chinese People’s Liberation Army during the 1987 face – off in the Sumdorong Chu Valley.

Bipin Rawat was also the honorary General of the Nepalese Army.

General Rawat has held several important instructional and staff appointments. These include instructional tenures at the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun) and at the Junior Command Wing as the Senior Instructor. He was the General Staff Officer at Military Operations Directorate, the Colonel and later Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch, the Major General General Staff of the Eastern Theatre and was also the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. The General was the Chief of the Army Staff from 31 Dec 2016 to 31 Dec 2019.

General Rawat was the first military officer to wear three hats: he was the permanent Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Secretary Department of Military Affairs and Chief of Defence Staff.

General Rawat was known to be a controversial figure in the military. He wanted to cut back on the pension bill and implement the ‘Integrated Capability Development Plan’. This plan would have drastically transformed the method of hardware acquisition done in the military forces. As CDS, he was also keen on uniting the Army, Air Force and Navy into a ‘synergy’.

General Rawat has written a number of pieces on national security and leadership that have appeared in a variety of publications.

In the 37 years of service, Rawat has been awarded for gallantry and distinguished service with the AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, COAS Commendation on two occasions and the Army Commander’s Commendation. Whilst serving with the United Nations, he was twice awarded the Force Commander’s Commendation.

He has vast experience in counter-insurgency operations and high altitude warfare. Rawat has also commanded an Infantry battalion, along the Line of Actual Control in the Eastern Sector; a Rashtriya Rifles Sector and an Infantry Division in the Kashmir Valley.

As a Brigadier, he also commanded a multinational brigade in the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bipin Rawat salary, you must be wondering how much does and top-grade General earn per month. Bipin earns a monthly salary of $3,400, ₹260,000 Indian rupees. His is the estimated salary he’s taking home.

Some FAQs Or Also Ask Question

Who is first cds of india.

Late General Bipin Singh Rawat was the first Chief of Defense of India (CDS). He was the four-star highly decorated officer.

Why General Bipin Rawat was selected as CDS?

General Bipin Rawat was one of the most decorated and senior officers serving at the rank of General in the armed forces when the concept of CDS officially started. So, he was made CDS of India.

Who is the best Indian Army general?

Till now India has seen many army generals and all of them were excellent in everything, but late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw is considered the best army general. He is also known as the people’s general.

Who is the Army chief of India?

General Manoj Mukund is the current serving Chief of Army Staff of India. And most likely he will be the new CDS of india.

What is the rank of CDS?

Chief of Defense Staff is a four star military ranking officer. CDS is a Military Secretary rank. CDS acts as a coordinating body for all the three wings of our armed forces namely Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air force.

What is the qualification of General Bipin Rawat?

Late General Bipin Rawat was a highly qualified general in the army. 

His Educational Qualifications are given below:-

• National Defence Academy (B.Sc.)
•  Indian Military Academy (IMA)
• (MPhil) from Defence Services Staff College
• (ILE) from U.S. Army Command & General Staff College 
• (Ph.D.) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University.

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Kritika Rawat, Tarini Rawat: Know all about CDS Bipin Rawat's daughters, family

The last rites of gen bipin rawat and his wife madhulika rawat were performed by their daughters kritika rawat, tarini rawat on friday. .

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were laid to rest on Friday at the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi. Their two daughters Kritika Rawat and Tarini Rawat performed the last rites of their parents.

Not much is known about Bipin Rawat's daughters. Kritika is the eldest daughter who is married and has a son. The grandkid was also snapped at their house paying last respect to his grandparents. Younger daughter Kritika Rawat is an advocate and used to stay with the parents in Delhi.

General Bipin Rawat wanted to visit wife's ancestral home next year, says kin

While Bipin Rawat was a native of Uttarakhand, his wife Madhulika Rawat was from Madhya Pradesh. Both of them maintained a strong connection with their native places. Bipin Rawat had visited his native village Saina in 2018 and told his uncle that he wanted to build a house and settle there.

As recalled by his uncle Bharat Singh Rawat, Bipin Rawat called him about a month ago and asked about the road connectivity to the village.

Bipin Rawat's maternal village is in Uttarkashi which he had last visited in 2019. Relatives from his maternal side too were aware that Bipin Rawat wanted to settle in Uttarakhand.

CDS Bipin Rawat cremated with full military honours, daughters perform last rites

Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat got married in 1986 when Bipin rawat was a captain in the Army.

Bipin Rawat was in close touch with his in-laws as his brother-in-law Yashwardhan Singh recalled a conversation where Bipin Rawat promised to visit Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol in January next year. He had plans to set up a sainik school in the district.

As Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat were laid to rest on Friday, Madhulika's brother said they will pick the ashes early morning tomorrow and head to Haridwar where the ashes will be immersed in the holy Ganga. "Both Gen Rawat and my sister were cremated on a common pyre. We will pick the ashes early morning tomorrow in a 'kalash' and then head to Haridwar where the ashes will be immersed in holy Ganga and some rituals will be performed," said Gen Rawat's brother-in-law Yashwardhan Singh told PTI.

(With agency inputs)

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General Bipin Rawat Biography, Age, Height, Father, Family, Wife, Children, Death, Net Worth & More

This article covers a detailed story about the CDS of Indian Army General Bipin Rawat . It Covers more details about Bipin Rawat’s Wikipedia, Wiki, Biography, Early Life, Birthday, Birthplace, date of birth, Age, death news, alive, latest news, passed away, Helicopter Crash, M17 V5 Helicopter, Career, Caste, Affairs, Marital Status, Father, Mother, Family, Religion, brother, wife name, children, daughter, son, marriage, married, Siblings, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Facts, Indian Army, History, Occupation, Profession, Educational Qualification, Achievements, Awards, Photos, Videos, Gossips, News, Career, Instagram & Indian Army, & More.

CDS General Bipin Rawat Biography & Personal Biodata:

Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat was born on 16 March 1958 in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. His beginning in the army was sharp. During his long time in the army, General Rawat has been awarded the main honors of the army. General Rawat was commissioned for the first time in the 5th Battalion of the 11th Gorkha Rifles in Mizoram on 16 December 1978. His father was also once a part of this unit.

Educational Qualification:

Talking about his early education, Rawat’s early education took place in Dehradun, Cambrian Hall School, St. Edward’s School in Shimla, and the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. He graduated with a B.Sc from the Indian Military Academy. He was awarded the “Sword of Honor” at IMA Dehradun. He also obtained an M Phil degree in Defense and Management Studies from Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, and an M Phil degree in Strategic and Defense Studies from Madras University.

Also, he completed his Diploma course in Management and Computer Studies from the University of Madras. Apart from this, General Bipin Rawat was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Military Media Studies in the year 2011 by Chaudhary Charan Singh University.

Military Career:

CDS Bipin Rawat was first appointed as the second lieutenant in the 5th Battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles. His father was also once a part of this unit. General Rawat inherited the years-old experience of his father, which was useful in front of him in the war. During his four decades of service, General Rawat served as a Brigade Commander, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-C) in Southern Command, General Staff Officer Grade 2 in the Directorate of Military Operations, Colonel Military Secretary, and Deputy Military Secretary.

He has worked as a Military Secretary’s Wing in the Junior Command Wing and played the role of Senior Instructor. He has also been part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force and commanded a multinational brigade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the year 1962, during the war with China, General Rawat, showing bravery, took on the Chinese army in the first confrontation over the standoff on the McMahon Line and bravely held them. As a Major, he commanded a company to maintain peace in disturbed areas like Jammu and Kashmir.

While he was given the responsibility as a colonel, in addition to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Kibudhu, commanded the fifth Battalion 11 Gorkha Rifles in the Eastern Sector. Rawat became the Chief of the Army Staff before becoming the fourth officer from the Gorkha Brigade to become the COAS. He was instrumental in reducing militancy in the Northeast, with one of the highlights of his career being the 2015 cross-border operation in Myanmar, in which the Indian Army successfully retaliated with an ambush by NSCN-K terrorists.

This mission was carried out under the supervision of Rawat from the Operation Command of the Corps at Dimapur. General Rawat was also part of the plan for the 2016 surgical strike, in which the Indian Army moved across the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Rawat was monitoring developments from South Block in New Delhi. General Bipin Rawat took over the command of the Indian Army on 17 December 2016, succeeding General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the 27th Chief of the Army Staff.

General Rawat took over the command of the Indian Army on 17 December 2016, succeeding General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the 27th Chief of the Army Staff. CDS General Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Lastly, he was serving as a Chief of Defence Staff of the country.

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Body Measurement & Physical Stats:

General Bipin Rawat’s age was 63 years in the year 2021. He was the first Chief of Defense Staff of India. He was very fond of eating and drinking and used to take the help of yoga to keep himself fit. Bipin Rawat’s height is 5 feet 8 inches, which is equal to 173 centimeters. Rawat’s body weight is about 74 kg, he takes a proper diet to keep his body fit so his body measurement is Not Known. His eye color is Dark Brown, and his hair color is Grey and white.

CDS Bipin Rawat Family Members & Their Relatives:

General Rawat was born in a middle-class Hindu Kshatriya family in Uttarakhand. Bipin Rawat’s father’s name was Late Laxman Singh, a retired lieutenant of the Indian Army. Rawat’s mother’s name is not known. Talking about the marital status of General Rawat, he was married. CDS General Bipin Rawat’s wife’s name was Madhulika Rawat, who was the President of the Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA).

Being the President of the Army Welfare Women’s Association, she used to attend every meeting with General Rawat. She was about to address students at the Defense Service Staff College in Wellington along with her husband Bipin Rawat. But on the way, 11 people including Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhurima Rawat died due to the helicopter crash.

Bipin Rawat and Madhurima Rawat also have two daughters named Kritika Rawat and Tarini Rawat. His elder daughter Kritika is married while his younger daughter Tarini is still a college student. Both General Rawat and Madhurima got married in the year 1986.

CDS Bipin Rawat Net Worth Income & Salary:

Talking about the total net worth of General Bipin Rawat, his net worth is around ₹1 crore. He was the first Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of the country, whose salary is ₹250000, which includes many government amenities.

CDS Bipin Rawat Awards & Achievements:

During his 43 years of service, General Rawat has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, and Sena Medal.

CDS Bipin Rawat Death News / Latest News:

• A total of 13 people, including the country’s first Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, and his wife Madhulika, died on Wednesday. The whole country is saddened by this accident. Indian Air Force’s Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri district on Wednesday, killing India’s first Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others on board. Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh survived the accident. He is undergoing treatment in the hospital.

On 8 December 2021, General Rawat had left for Tamil Nadu by a special flight at 9 am today where he reached the Air Force Airbase at Sulur, Tamil Nadu at 11.35 am. From there, General Rawat along with his wife Madhurima Rawat and 12 other soldiers was going to the Defense Service Staff College in Wellington. He was about to address the students in the college but his helicopter crashed midway.

With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021

The Air Force said on its official Twitter handle, “It is now confirmed with great regret that General Bipin Rawat, Smt. Madhulika Rawat and 11 others have died in the unfortunate accident.” Bipin Rawat and Madhulika in the helicopter crash. Besides Rawat, Brigadier LS Lidder, Lt Col Harjinder Singh, Wing Commander PS Chauhan, Squadron Leader K Singh, JWO Das, JWO Pradeep A, Naik Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitendra Kumar, Lance Naik Vivek Kumar, Lance Naik Sai Teja, and Havaldar Satpal were Death has happened. Only Group Captain Varun Singh survived the accident and is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi have condoled the death of Rawat. PM Narendra Modi, while posting his picture with Rawat, praised his work and called him a brave soldier and a true patriot.

Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier. A true patriot, he greatly contributed to modernising our armed forces and security apparatus. His insights and perspectives on strategic matters were exceptional. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/YOuQvFT7Et — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2021

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General Rawat’s account is not present on any social media account like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Wikipedia has them covered on its page. In the table below, we have shared the links to all his social media profiles with you, by clicking on them you will be able to access his profile page directly.

Some Interesting Facts About CDS Bipin Rawat:

• Bipin Rawat is known as an expert in fighting high-altitude warfare and counter-insurgency operations in the Army.
• After the terrorist attack on the army camp in Uri in the year 2016, under the leadership of Army Chief General Rawat, a surgical strike was done on 29 September 2016 to destroy the terrorist camps settled in Pakistan. Which was executed by Rawat through trend para commands.
• The surgical strike was carried out by the army after several soldiers were martyred in the attack on the army camp in Uri and the CRPF in Pulwama.
• During his army service, he spent a long time in the LoC, China Border, and North-East.
• Bipin Rawat first commanded a Brigadier in the National Rifles and later an Infantry Division as a Major-General in the Kashmir Valley.
• Taking command of the South Command, he coordinated better with the Air Force and Navy along with mechanized warfare on the western border with Pakistan.
• Rawat has also commanded an infantry battalion as a colonel on the Chinese border.
• General Rawat has been awarded the ‘Sword of Honor at the Indian Military Academy (IMA).
• Rawat has served as the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as the 27th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army.
• General Rawat was also India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.
• Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat have 2 daughters Kritika Rawat and Tarini Rawat.

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Bipin Rawat (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian Chief of Defence Staff General. He was appointed as India’s first CDS on 30 December 2019 and assumed office on 1 January 2020. He served as the 57th and last Chairman of the Army Chiefs of Staff Committee, as well as the 26th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, before becoming CDS. Here is his biography and wiki.

Bipin Rawat was born and brought up in Saina Village, Brimoli, Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal Uttar Pradesh but that region is now part of Uttrakhand. He comes from a family of Rajputs in Uttarakhand whose members have been serving in the Indian army for generations. Rawat’s father was a lieutenant general and came from Sainj village, Pauri Garhwal district. His mother was a native of Uttarkashi and the daughter of Kishan Singh Parmar, an ex-MLA from Uttarkashi. Rawat’s caste is Kshatriya Rajput and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

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Bipin Rawat Biography

Bipin Rawat Educational Qualification

He did his schooling from Cambrian Hall School, Dehradun, and St. Edward’s School, Shimla. Then he attended the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, and then the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, where he received the “Sword of Honour”. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington (New Zealand), and the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth (Kansas).

He has an MPhil degree in Defence Studies, a diploma in Management, as well as a diploma in Computer Studies from the University of Madras. A doctorate of philosophy in strategic studies of military media was awarded to him by Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut in 2011.

He studied at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where he was awarded the “Sword of Honour.”  He joined the 5th Battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles, a unit that his father commanded after he graduated from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, on 16 December 1978.

Bipin Rawat Family

Bipin Rawat’s father’s name is Laxman Singh Rawat who was a lieutenant general while his mother’s name is not known but she was the daughter of Uttarkashi’s ex-MLA Kishan Singh Parmar.

Among Bharat Singh Rawat’s relatives is Bipin Rawat’s paternal uncle, who is also a retired Havaldar (non-commissioned officer) of the Indian Army. Harinandan, his other uncle, was also a member of the Indian Army.

Father: Laxman Singh Rawat

Mother: Not Known

Brother: Not Known

Sister: Not Known

Bipin Rawat Wife, Son, Daughter

Bipin Rawat’s wife’s name is Madhulika Rawat, she was President of the Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA).

He has two daughters named Kritika Rawat while another’s name is not available.

Marital status: Married

Marriage date: Not Known

Wife: Madhulika Rawat

Son: Not Known

Daughter: Kritika Rawat

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Awards and Honours

• Param Vishisht Seva Medal
• Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
• Yudh Seva Medal
• Vishisht Seva Medal
• Special Service Medal
• Operation Parakram Medal
• Sainya Seva Medal
• High Altitude Service Medal
• Wound Medal
• Videsh Seva Medal

On 16 December 1978, Rawat was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles, the same unit as his father. Having been involved in counter-insurgency operations for ten years, he was well versed in high-altitude warfare.

During his time as a Major, he commanded a company in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. He commanded the 5th battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles in the Eastern sector along the Line of Actual Control at Kibithu as a Colonel. He commanded the 5th Sector of the Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore after being promoted to the rank of Brigadier. Afterward, he commanded a multinational Brigade in a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) where he received two Force Commander’s Commendations.

Rawat became the General Officer Commanding the 19th Infantry Division (Uri) after promotion to Major General. Prior to taking over the Southern Army in Pune, he commanded the III Corps, headquartered in Dimapur.

The following personnel appointments were held by him: an instructional appointment at the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun), General Staff Officer Grade 2 with the Military Operations Directorate, Logistics Staff Officer with a Reorganized Army Plains Infantry Division (RAPID) in central India, Colonel Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary with the Military Secretary’s Branch, and Senior Instructor with the Junior Command Wing.

He was also the Major General General Staff (MGGS) of the Eastern Command.

On 1 January 2016, Rawat assumed the post of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Southern Command after being promoted to the Army Commander grade.

He took over the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff on 1 September 2016 after a short tenure as vice chief of army staff.

In an official announcement on 17 December 2016, the Government of India announced that he had been named the 27th Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Praveen Bakshi and P. M. Hariz. Upon the retirement of General Dalbir Singh Suhag, he became the 27th Chief of Army Staff.

General Dalbir Singh Suhag and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw were the first two officers to become Chief of the Army Staff from the Gorkha Brigade and Rawat became the third officer from the  Gorkha Brigade  to become the Chief of the Army Staff. In 2019, General Rawat was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the United States Army Command and General Staff College. Additionally, he was appointed honorary General of the Nepalese Army. Traditionally, both Nepali and Indian armies confer the honorary title of General to their chiefs to indicate their close and special military ties.

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Bipin Rawat Death

The Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 helicopter in which general Rawat, his wife, and others were en route to the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, where he was to deliver a lecture on December 8, 2021, crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. The Indian Air Force confirmed later that General Rawat, his wife, and eleven others had died.

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Salary: Rs. 250,000/month + Other Allowances

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General Rawat’s Mil Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, while he, his wife, and several other people were en route to Wellington, where he was to deliver a lecture on December 8, 2021. Later, the Indian Air Force confirmed the deaths of General Rawat, his wife, and eleven others.

16 March 1958.

8 December 2021.

Saina Village, Birmoli, Lansdowne, Pauri, Pauri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Madhulika Rawat.

Four-Star General.

Facts and Trivia

• His Zodiac sign is Pisces.
• He became India’s first Chief of Defence Staff in January 2019.
• He was promoted to Brigadier and appointed to command 5 Sector of Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore
• He was also an honorary general of the Nepalese Army.
• CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 other died in a tragic accident that occurred near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu aboard an IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter with a crew of four. The Indian Air Force reports that Bipin Rawat visited the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiri Hills) to address faculty and students.

This article highlights the wiki and biography of Late. For Star General of Indian Army “Bipin Rawat”. He was born and raised in Saina Village, Birmoli, Lansdowne. After completing his schooling he joined NDA in Khadakwasla. In 1978, he was commissioned into the 5th Battalion, 11 Gorkha Rifles, after passing out of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Mr. Rawat began demonstrating his military skills as soon as he was inducted into the Indian army as a Second Lieutenant. He has a deep understanding of high-altitude warfare and has conducted Counter-insurgency operations for over ten years. Bipin Rawat’s distinguished service during his 37-year career garnered various awards, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.

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He commanded a company in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir as a Major. As a Colonel, he commanded his battalion, the 5th battalion 11 Gorkha Rifles, in the Eastern sector along the Line of Actual Control at Kibithu. Promoted to the rank of Brigadier, he commanded 5 Sector of Rashtriya Rifles in Sopore. He then commanded a multinational Brigade in a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) where he was twice awarded the Force Commander’s Commendation.

After promotion to Major General, Gen Rawat took over as the General Officer Commanding 19th Infantry Division (Uri). As a Lieutenant General, he commanded III Corps, headquartered in Dimapur before taking over the Southern Army in Pune.

He also held staff assignments which included an instructional tenure at the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun), General Staff Officer Grade 2 at the Military Operations Directorate, logistics staff officer of a Re-organised Army Plains Infantry Division (RAPID) in central India, Colonel Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch and Senior Instructor in the Junior Command Wing. He also served as the Major General General Staff (MGGS) of the Eastern Command.

During his career span of 37 years, he has been awarded for gallantry and distinguished service with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal and the COAS Commendation on two occasions and the Army Commander’s Commendation.

After being promoted to the Army Commander grade, Rawat assumed the post of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Southern Command on 1 January 2016. After a short stint, he assumed the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff on 1 September 2016.

On 17 December 2016, the Government of India appointed him as the 27th Chief of the Army Staff, superseding two more senior Lieutenant Generals, Praveen Bakshi and P M Hariz. He took office of Chief of Army Staff as the 27th COAS on 31 December 2016, after retirement of General Dalbir Singh.

In June 2015, eighteen Indian soldiers were killed in an ambush by militants belonging to the United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFW) in Manipur. The Indian Army responded with cross-border strikes in which units of the 21st battalion of the Parachute Regiment struck an NSCN-K base in Myanmar. 21 Para was under the operational control of the Dimapur based III Corps, which was then commanded by Rawat.

He is also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington and the Higher Command Course at the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. From his tenure at the DSSC, he has a MPhil degree in Defence Studies as well as diplomas in Management and Computer Studies from Madras University. In 2011, he was awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy by Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut for his research on military-media strategic studies.

While commanding MONUSCO (a Multinational Brigade in a Chapter VII mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Rawat had a truly outstanding tour. Within two weeks of deployment in the DRC, the Brigade faced a major offensive in the east which threatened not only the regional capital of North Kivu, Goma, but stability across the country as a whole. The situation demanded a rapid response and North Kivu Brigade was reinforced, where it was responsible for over 7,000 men and women, representing nearly half of the total MONUSCO force. Whilst simultaneously engaged in offensive kinetic operations against the CNDP and other armed groups, Rawat (then Brigadier) carried out tactical support to the Congolese Army (FARDC), sensitization programmes with the local population and detailed coordination to ensure that all were informed about the situation and worked together in prosecuting operations whilst trying to protect the vulnerable population. This hectic period of operational tempo lasted a full four months and during this time Rawat, his headquarters and his international Brigade, were tested to the full, across the operational spectrum. His personal leadership, courage and experience were pivotal to the success that the Brigade achieved. Goma never fell, the East stabilized and the main armed group was motivated to the negotiating table and has since been integrated into the FARDC. He was also tasked to present the Revised Charter of Peace Enforcement to the Special Representatives of the Secretary General and Force Commanders of all the UN missions in a special conference at Wilton Park, London on 16 May 2009.

During the 1987 face off in the Sumdorong Chu valley, Rawat's battalion was deployed against the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

General Rawat was commissioned into the 5th battalion of 11 Gorkha Rifles on 16 December 1978, the same unit as his father. He has lots of experience in high altitude warfare and spent ten years conducting Counter-insurgency operations.

General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC (born 16 March 1958) is a four star general and the current Chief of Defence Staff of India. On 30 December 2019, he was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India and assumed office from 1 January 2020. Prior to CDS, he served as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.

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BIPIN RAWAT AGE, CAREER, PERSONAL LIFE-BIOGRAPHY INFO

Bipin Rawat is a four-star general of the Indian Army. He is the first and current Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) of India. he served as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army

Bipin did his schooling from Cambrian Hall School, Dehradun, and the St Edward’s School in Shimla. After completing his schooling, he joined the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where he was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour.

Personal Life

He is Kshatriya(Rajput by Caste).His wife name is Madhulika Rawat who is a President of Women Welfare Association.He have two Daugthers Kritika Rawat and one more daughter.

• Second Lieutenant of the Indian Army 16 December 1978
• Lieutenant of the Indian Army 16 December 1980
• Captain of the Indian Army 31 July 1984
• Major of the Indian Army 16 December 1989
• Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army 1 June 1998
• Colonel of the Indian Army 1 August 2003
• Brigadier of the Indian Army 1 October 2007 (seniority from 17 May 2007)

• General Bipin Rawat was awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy by Chaudary Charan Singh University, Meerut for his research on military media strategic studies.
• He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Uttam Yudh Seva Medal for his exceptional services in the Indian Army.
• General Rawat has been a part of many international bilateral visits to places such as Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Russia and the United States.
• He is also an honorary General in the Nepaliese Army.
• General Rawat miracalously survived a single engine helicopter crash in 2015, minutes after it took off from Nagaland.
• A day before his retirement, General Bipin Rawat accepted the position of Chief of Defence Staff. His duty will be to overlook the Indian armed forces and act as a military advisor for the government.

What is the salary of Bipin Rawat?

Rs.250,000/month+other allowances

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