What is the role of chief of Defence staff?

The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence and acts as its secretary. The CDS acts the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister on all matters related to the tri-services and military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority.

Who is the head of Chief Defence staff?

General Naravane
When the post of CDS was created with General Rawat taking charge on January 1, 2020, the CDS was appointed as the permanent head of the committee, the first among equals —the four-star chiefs. After General Rawat’s death, General Naravane has taken over the role as he is the most senior among the serving chiefs.

Who is the chief Defence of Indian army?

After CDS Gen Bipin Rawat’s death, Army chief Gen MM Naravane takes over as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee. Until the creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rank and the appointment of General Bipin Rawat, the chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee used to be the senior-most post in the defence services.

What comes under chief of Defence staff?

Chief of Defence Staff — General Bipin Rawat. Chief of the Army Staff — General Manoj Mukund Naravane. Chief of the Naval Staff — Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar. Chief of the Air Staff — Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari.

Who is present navy chief of India?

Admiral R. Hari Kumar
The CNS heads the military staff of the Indian Navy and advises both the president of the Republic and the prime minister on naval affairs. The current CNS is Admiral R. Hari Kumar. The 25th Navy Chief, he took over from Karambir Singh, who retired on 30 November 2021 after four decades of service from the navy.

Who is the father of Indian military?

Major Stringer Lawrence
Seven years later Major Stringer Lawrence, ‘the father of the Indian Army’, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the East India Company’s field forces in India with its headquarters at Fort St.

Who appoints army chief in India?

Chief of the Army Staff (India)