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[[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] '''Devendra Pratap Pandey''' (born 17 June 1964) [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a [[ |
[[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] '''Devendra Pratap Pandey''' (born 17 June 1964) [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a [[three-star rank]] general of the [[Indian Army]] and is the General-Officer-Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Taneja|first=Nidhi|date=2021-02-22|title=Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey set to take command of Srinagar-based Chinar Corps|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/lt-gen-devendra-pratap-pandey-chinar-corps-head-srinagar-kashmir-686615|access-date=2021-02-24|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> He took over from [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] B S Raju after the latter completed his term as the Corps Commander. Prior to his appointment as the Chinar Corps Commander, the General served as the [https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/ Director General of Territorial Army] of the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Major reshuffle in Indian Army; new DGMO, Chinar Corps commander named|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/top-stories/major-reshuffle-in-army-lt-gen-bs-raju-new-dgmo-chinar-corps-vpn-qov0oq|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Devendra Pratap Pandey hails from [[Gorakhpur]] and is an alumnus of St Mary's Carmel, Kendriya Vidyalaya Airforce Station, Gorakhpur, Kendriya Vidyalaya, [[Indian Institute of Technology| IIT New Delhi]] and [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla]] [[Pune]] and [[Indian Military Academy]], [[Dehradun]]. He also holds a master's degree in defence studies from [[University of Madras]], [[Chennai]] and an [[Master of Philosophy|M.Phil.]] in defence and management studies from [[Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya]], [[Indore]]. Pandey has attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 23, 2021|first=Manjeet|last=Negi New|title=Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lieutenant-general-devendra-pratap-pandey-to-head-srinagar-based-chinar-corps-1771990-2021-02-23|access-date=2021-02-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> and the [[National Defense University]] in Washington, D.C. |
Devendra Pratap Pandey hails from [[Gorakhpur]] and is an alumnus of St Mary's Carmel, Kendriya Vidyalaya Airforce Station, Gorakhpur, Kendriya Vidyalaya, [[Indian Institute of Technology| IIT New Delhi]] and [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla]] [[Pune]] and [[Indian Military Academy]], [[Dehradun]]. He also holds a master's degree in defence studies from [[University of Madras]], [[Chennai]] and an [[Master of Philosophy|M.Phil.]] in defence and management studies from [[Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya]], [[Indore]]. Pandey has attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 23, 2021|first=Manjeet|last=Negi New|title=Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lieutenant-general-devendra-pratap-pandey-to-head-srinagar-based-chinar-corps-1771990-2021-02-23|access-date=2021-02-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> and the [[National Defense University]] in Washington, D.C. |
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He is happily married to Mrs Usha Pandey, an educationist |
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who has been Principal to four different schools. |
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The couple has a son, Maj Lohitashva Pandey who |
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is also a serving infantry officer in The Indian Army. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Lt Gen D P Pandey was commissioned into 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry on 14 Dec 1985. He has served in [[Counterinsurgency operations|Counter-insurgency operations]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Specialised in high altitude warfare courses, he has commanded the 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry in north [[Siachen Glacier|Siachen]] glacier and Chushul sector of Eastern [[Ladakh]]. He also commanded a [[Rashtriya Rifles|RR]] Sector and a Counter- |
Lt Gen D P Pandey was commissioned into 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry on 14 Dec 1985. He has served in [[Counterinsurgency operations|Counter-insurgency operations]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Specialised in high altitude warfare courses, he has commanded the 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry in north [[Siachen Glacier|Siachen]] glacier and Chushul sector of Eastern [[Ladakh]]. He also commanded a [[Rashtriya Rifles|RR]] Sector and a Counter-Insurgency Force (Kilo) in Kashmir Valley. He also served as a [[Military Observer]] in United Nations Transitional Authority in [[Cambodia]]. |
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He has held numerous staff assignments which include a tenure as [[brigade major]] of an infantry brigade in high-altitude area during operation Vijay (Kargil) and as a |
He has held numerous staff assignments which include a tenure as [[brigade major]] of an infantry brigade in high-altitude area during operation Vijay (Kargil) and as a Director in [[Infantry]] Directorate and also Director, Foreign Division in MI Directorate, IHQ of MoD (Army), BGS (Ops) at HQ Western Command, Chandimandir and BGS at Chetak Corps and Additional Director General of Public Information in Army Headquarters, New Delhi. He was the first Director General of Territorial Army. |
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<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 23, 2021|first=Manjeet|last=Negi|title=Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lieutenant-general-devendra-pratap-pandey-to-head-srinagar-based-chinar-corps-1771990-2021-02-23|access-date=2021-02-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> |
<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 23, 2021|first=Manjeet|last=Negi|title=Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lieutenant-general-devendra-pratap-pandey-to-head-srinagar-based-chinar-corps-1771990-2021-02-23|access-date=2021-02-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:12, 7 January 2022
Lt General D P Pandey | |
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| General Officer Commanding XV Corps | |
| Assumed office 18 March 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 June 1964 Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | December 1985 – present |
| Rank |  Lt General |
| Unit | 9 Sikh Light Infantry |
| Commands | |
| Service number | IC-43285L |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (born 17 June 1964) AVSM, VSM is a three-star rank general of the Indian Army and is the General-Officer-Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.[1] He took over from Lieutenant General B S Raju after the latter completed his term as the Corps Commander. Prior to his appointment as the Chinar Corps Commander, the General served as the Director General of Territorial Army of the Indian Army.[2]
Early life and education
Devendra Pratap Pandey hails from Gorakhpur and is an alumnus of St Mary's Carmel, Kendriya Vidyalaya Airforce Station, Gorakhpur, Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT New Delhi and National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla Pune and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He also holds a master's degree in defence studies from University of Madras, Chennai and an M.Phil. in defence and management studies from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. Pandey has attended the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington,[3] and the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. He is happily married to Mrs Usha Pandey, an educationist who has been Principal to four different schools. The couple has a son, Maj Lohitashva Pandey who is also a serving infantry officer in The Indian Army.
Career
Lt Gen D P Pandey was commissioned into 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry on 14 Dec 1985. He has served in Counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Specialised in high altitude warfare courses, he has commanded the 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry in north Siachen glacier and Chushul sector of Eastern Ladakh. He also commanded a RR Sector and a Counter-Insurgency Force (Kilo) in Kashmir Valley. He also served as a Military Observer in United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia.
He has held numerous staff assignments which include a tenure as brigade major of an infantry brigade in high-altitude area during operation Vijay (Kargil) and as a Director in Infantry Directorate and also Director, Foreign Division in MI Directorate, IHQ of MoD (Army), BGS (Ops) at HQ Western Command, Chandimandir and BGS at Chetak Corps and Additional Director General of Public Information in Army Headquarters, New Delhi. He was the first Director General of Territorial Army. [4]
In addition, he served as an assistant adjutant and instructor at the National Defence Academy, Pune .
The General officer has an extensive service experience along western borders, deserts of Rajasthan and Punjab.[5]
Honours and decorations
He has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2020), Vishist Seva Medal (2011), and the COAS and GOC - in - C commendation card for his service.
  
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Dates of rank
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Second Lieutenant | Indian Army | 14 December 1985 |
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Lieutenant | Indian Army | 14 December 1987 |
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Captain | Indian Army | 14 December 1990 |
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Major | Indian Army | 14 December 1996 |
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Lieutenant-Colonel | Indian Army | |
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Colonel | Indian Army | |
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Brigadier | Indian Army | |
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Major General | Indian Army | |
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Lieutenant-General | Indian Army |
References
- ^ Taneja, Nidhi (22 February 2021). "Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey set to take command of Srinagar-based Chinar Corps". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Major reshuffle in Indian Army; new DGMO, Chinar Corps commander named". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Negi New, Manjeet (23 February 2021). "Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps". India Today. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Negi, Manjeet (23 February 2021). "Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps". India Today. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Lt Gen BS Raju appointed DGMO, Territorial Army chief to be new Chinar Corps Commander". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "गोरखपुर के इस बेटे को कश्मीर में सेना की कमान, गांवालों को है अपने लाल पर गर्व". Hindustan. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Lt Gen B S Raju to be new Director General of Military Operations of Indian Army - The Economic Times". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 24 February 2021.