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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 an Indian Army general serving as the current General-Officer-Commanding<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/lt-gen-dp-pandey-takes-command-of-chinar-corps-101615983311147.html</ref> of the [[Srinagar]]-based [[XV Corps (India)|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 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><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/|title=Territorial Army set for overhaul as voluntary force gets its first director general|date=2 March 2020}}</ref>
== Early life and education ==
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 |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.
== 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]]. Qualified 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 Force) in Kashmir Valley. He also served as a [[military observer]] 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 (ADGPI)<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.in/who-lt-general-dp-pandey-new-commander-srinagars-chinar-corps-833525</ref> in Army Headquarters, New Delhi. He was the first [https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/ Director General of Territorial Army.]<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>
In addition, he served as an assistant adjutant and instructor at the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Pune]].
General officer has an extensive service experience along western borders, deserts of [[Rajasthan]] and [[Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt Gen BS Raju appointed DGMO, Territorial Army chief to be new Chinar Corps Commander|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/lt-gen-bs-raju-to-be-new-director-general-of-military-operations-of-army|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Lt Gen D P Pandey taking over as [https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/lt-gen-pandey-takes-over-as-new-commander-of-15-corps-963065.html GOC 15] Corps]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=गोरखपुर के इस बेटे को कश्मीर में सेना की कमान, गांवालों को है अपने लाल पर गर्व|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/story-gorakhpur-son-lt-gen-dp-pandey-to-be-the-new-head-of-kashmir-15th-core-kaman-3866730.html|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Hindustan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt Gen B S Raju to be new Director General of Military Operations of Indian Army - The Economic Times|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-b-s-raju-to-be-new-director-general-of-military-operations-of-indian-army/amp_articleshow/81150460.cms|access-date=2021-02-24|website=m.economictimes.com}}</ref>
'''XV Corps Commander'''
Lt Gen D P Pandey took over as General Officer Commanding of the XV Corps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-lt-gen-dp-pandey-takes-command-of-15-corps/377478|title=Lt Gen DP Pandey Takes Command Of 15 Corps|date=19 January 2022|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref> also known as Chinar Corps on 18 March 2021 located in Srinagar and is responsible for military operations in the Kashmir valley.
'''Nation First Approach'''
'''23 Yrs home coming'''
The Indian army celebrated 23 years of homecoming<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-army-celebrates-23-years-of-homecoming-of-23-kashmiri-youth-rescued-from-militants-2387762.html|title=Indian Army celebrates 23 years of rescue of 23 Kashmiri youth from militants|date=23 August 2021|website=Zee News}}</ref> of the 23 boys who were brought back from the clutches of militants in 1998. Army in its outreach program to felicitate these 23 individuals tried to send across a message to the youth of the Kashmir valley to shun the path of violence and come back to the mainstream. On August 23, 1998, a group of 23 young Kashmiri boys was rescued while they were attempting to cross the LoC in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district. These boys were then reunited with their parents to join the mainstream at Badami Bagh Cantonment in presence of the civil administration.
'''Chillai Kalan'''
Chinar Corps organized annual Chillai Kalan Festival<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.risingkashmir.com/Chinar-Corps-celebrates-Jaish--e-Chillai-Kalan-97100|title=Chinar Corps celebrates Jaish- e Chillai Kalan|date=15 December 2021|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> on Wednesday at the Batpura sports stadium, Shopian. This year was dedicated to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others who lost their lives in the accident on 08th Dec 21.
The much anticipated event, which coincides with the ongoing nationwide celebrations of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, was well received and witnessed a large footfall of more than 2000 locals from Shopian & Pulwama districts.
Speaking at the event, Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps dedicated this year's festival to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 other brave soldiers and countrymen whom the nation recently lost in a tragedy. He complimented the whole hearted participation of youth, women and elderly in the event. He appealed to the youth to continue striving for an educated Kashmiri society and contribute in bringing development and peace to the region.
'''Swarnim Vijay Mashaal'''
The Hon’ble Prime Minister lit four Swarnim Vijay Mashaals<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-says-encouraging-to-see-overwhelming-response-to-swarnim-vijay-mashaal/articleshow/84473180.cms?from=mdr|title=Indian Army says encouraging to see overwhelming response to Swarnim Vijay Mashaal|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> or Victory Flames on 16 Dec 20 at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. The Flame's journey in 15 Corps Zone (15 Jun to 20 Jul 21) started with its reception at the newly constructed Navyug Tunnel. The Flame was led into the picturesque Kashmir valley by civilians and witnessed a massive enthusiastic response from Kashmir citizens, youth, children, Veer Naris/Matas, ESM, school teachers and NCC cadets.
Lieutenant General DP Pandey noted it was encouraging to see an overwhelming response from the people in Kashmir to the victory flame as it was carried around several places in the Valley, including in the Srinagar city.
'''
White collared terrorists'''
Lt Gen D P Pandey insisted Kashmiris to continue to strive hard to maintain peace and prosperity in J&K despite the presence of evil minds that enforce violence on Kashmiri society. The society need to break the cycle of violence. He called upon the Kashmiri society to target OGW network that pollutes the impressionable minds<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/white-collared-terrorists-instigate-youth-into-becoming-terrorists-they-re-dangerous-goc-chinar-corps-lieutenant-general-dp-pandey-749785|title=White-collared terrorists instigate youth into becoming terrorists, they're dangerous: GOC Chinar Corps|first=Priya|last=Jaiswal|date=16 December 2021|website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref> of the youth to sustain terrorism in J&K. He asked community leaders to caution the youth about these instigators & their evil plans that is putting J&K on troubled paths. There are also present some vulture journalists who misguide the youths. We all need to be aware of their malintentions.
'''Hybrid Terrorist'''
With the challenge for security forces in the Kashmir valley in the form of hybrid terrorism, Lt Gen D P Pandey cautioned the Kashmiri society to be more vigilant of these ‘part-time’ terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/killing-gunmen-easy-kashmirs-white-collar-terrorists-a-threat-says-armys-chinar-corps-chief/842137/|title=Killing gunmen easy, Kashmir's 'white collar terrorists' a threat, says Army’s Chinar Corps chief|date=22 February 2022}}</ref> They influence & corrupt the youths’ ideology. He reiterated to continue efforts to recognize such people in the valley. Young people thought process should be towards peace and development.
'''Tri- Service Exercise'''
Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army conducted a helicopter-borne training and validation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chinar-corps-helicopter-military-exercise-kashmir-navy-air-force-1885305-2021-12-08|title=Chinar Corps leads helicopter-borne military exercise in Kashmir snowfields|first=Abhishek|last=Bhalla|date=December 8, 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> exercise in sub-zero temperature in the higher reaches of Kashmir Valley on Tuesday. This was a tri-service exercise undertaken with the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Army planned to validate the joint capability to insert the task force tactically behind enemy lines in an intense air defence and electronic warfare operating environment.
Lt Gen DP Panday said, "It is important to ensure that our capabilities are correct. Therefore, we took out the time to enhance, ensure and validate our capabilities. It's a great event because all three services have participated in it."
The successful conduct of the mission validated the true spirit of jointness achieved in planning, utilization of resources, and accomplishment of laid down mission objectives as a true reflection of the tri-service ethos of the Indian Armed Forces.
'''Re- Enactment Budgam Landing'''
As part of celebration for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and 75th year of Air landed operations of Indian Army at Budgam Airport, a re-enactment of history covering the violation of ‘Standstill Agreement’ by Pakistan, followed by arrival of Indian Army on 27 October 1947 to evict Pakistani Forces was carried out. The Budgam landings<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav--landing-of-indian-army-in-srinagar-in-1947-re-enacted|title=Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav : Landing of Indian Army in Srinagar in 1947 re-enacted|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> are the first military operations of Independent India, when Indian Army was inducted by Indian Air Force at Budgam Airport on 27 October 1947.
'''Re- Enactment of Battle of Shalateng'''
Lt Gen DP Pandey acknowledged the bravery of the Indian Army that fought in areas unknown to protect the honor of undefended, the brave pilots of Indian Air Force who landed at a very short strip without reconnaissance, knowledge of the terrain & in the face of the enemy and also of soldiers of Jammu & Kashmir State Forces, who sacrificed their lives to delay the advance of Pakistan Army even though being out numbered. As part of celebration for ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and to commemorate the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in its first war after independence a [re-enactment of Battle of Shalateng] was held at Shalateng on 07 Nov 2021.
The re-enactment of the ‘Battle of Shalateng’<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/light-and-sound-show-organised-to-remember-battle-of-shalateng/|title=Light and sound show organised to remember 'Battle of Shalateng'|date=7 November 2021}}</ref> in the form of light and sound show was a fitting tribute to the brave soldiers and the people of J&K who ultimately defeated the Pakistan Army which had unleashed plunder, loot, mass rape, and destruction of property and houses of Kashmiris. The replica of the historic event was also in honour of the families of heroes who participated in the 1947-48 War.
===For the Women===
====International Women Equality Day====
International Women Equality Day was celebrated by releasing a music video ‘Beti’ by famous Kashmiri singer and composer Waqar Khan<ref>https://jknewswire.com/chinar-corps-celebrated-womens-equality-day-at-bb-cantt-srinagar-by-releasing-the-music-video-beti-by-waqar-khan-achievements-of-women-of-kashmir-commemorated-goc-chinar-corps-paid-tributes-to-icon/</ref> on 26 Aug 21. The occasion commemorated achievements of Kashmiri women in various professions and roles. Many women achievers of Kashmir graced the occasion. Chinar Corps celebrated International Women Equality Day<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/chinar-corps-celebrates-international-women-equality-day|title=Chinar Corps celebrates international women equality day|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> by releasing a music video ‘Beti’ by famous Kashmiri singer and composer Waqar Khan.
Gen DP Pandey, GOC 15 Corps felicitated the guests and performers, he later spoke at length on various Kashmiri women who have led from the front and shaped history of Kashmir.While women are the nurturers, they are wiser when it comes to deciding what is best for her family and progeny, and hence the society and nation. He shared ultimately it is the women who decide how a society and nation moves. He counted on the women of Kashmir to expose and oppose the duplicitous who misguide our youth while their own progeny flourish.
====Doru Women's Cricket Tournament====
Doru Women's Cricket League 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/women-cricket-premier-league-held-kashmir-1503001456.html|title=Women Cricket Premier League held in Kashmir|date=1 September 2021}}</ref> was organised at the Doru cricket Stadium on 30 Aug 21 with eight teams from North and South Kashmir competing in the tournament. Mr Yousuf Pathan, former Indian Cricketer, presided over the inaugural match. The event drew enthusiastic response from the general population. The endeavor cemented the soldiers’ image as ‘Guardians Angels’ image by the women of Kashmir.
====Cycle Rally====
An exclusive Women's Cycle Rally<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/army-organized-women-cycle-rally---rides-kashmir|title=Army organized women cycle rally - "Rides Kashmir"|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> was organized at Baramulla on 12 Sep 21. The {{cvt|65|km}} cycle rally started from Baramulla and terminated at Line of Control near Kaman Aman Setu, Uri. 140 women from across the country pedalled all the way from Baramulla. 40 Kashmiri girls also participated in the arduous 65 km rally.
====Kashmir Super 50 (Medical)====
Lt Gen D P Pandey inaugurated the first batch of Army HPCL Kashmir Super 50 (Medical),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/lt-gen-dp-pandey-inaugurates-first-batch-of-army-hpcl-kashmir-super-50-medical/videoshow/87787551.cms|title=LT Gen DP Pandey inaugurates first batch of Army HPCL Kashmir Super 50 (Medical) | News - Times of India Videos|website=The Times of India}}</ref> a coaching initiative for girls for medical entrance exams. Gen Pandey said that in an attempt for women empowerment many initiatives are being taken and such an initiative gives wings to the dreams of the girl child and wins the faith of their parents towards the Army.
===Citizen Soldier Connect===
====Tiranga Revolution====
UT Administration through the Security Review Meeting forums and engaging secretary level functionaries along with grass-root public participation ushered in ‘Tiranga Revolution’.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-at-75-100-feet-tall-national-flag-hoisted-at-hari-parbat-fort-in-srinagar/hari-parbat/slideshow/85364234.cms|title=India at 75: 100-feet tall national flag hoisted at Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar - Hari Parbat|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> The Tricolor was dedicated to the people of J&K by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt Governor of J&K in the presence of GOC 15 Corps. Apart from this, Tricolor was hoisted at Kupwara, Awantipur, Shopian, Gulmarg and various Government offices and school giving a sense of ‘One Nation One Flag’.
====Festivals====
Lt Gen D P Pandey endeavoured to reinforce the pride amongst the people of Kashmir in their own cultural festivals by organizing functions for Wular festival,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thekashmirimages.com/2021/09/09/indian-army-organizes-wular-festival-at-laharwalpura-ghat/|title=Indian Army organizes ‘Wular Festival’ at Laharwalpura Ghat}}</ref> Bangus mela,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegnskashmir.com/bangus-awaami-mela-celebrated-with-fervour-in-lokut-bangus-valley/|title=’Bangus Awaami Mela Celebrated With Fervour in Lokut Bangus Valley’|date=11 August 2021}}</ref> Doodpathri festival, Keran mela<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/keran-mela-organized-by-army-locals-concludes-in-j-ks-kupwara20211007031054/|title=Keran Mela organized by Army, locals concludes in J-K's Kupwara}}</ref> and many others.
===Medical Assistance===
====Artificial Limbs====
In co-operation with Jaipur-based NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=45280|title=BMVSS: Changing Lives, One Jaipur Limb at a Time - Case - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School|website=www.hbs.edu}}</ref> Artificial Limb fitment and assistance camps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/kashmir-todays-paper/artificial-limb-fitment-camp-at-bb-cantt|title=Artificial limb fitment camp at BB Cantt|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> were organised for especially abled persons in 15 Corps Zone from 06 to 19 Oct 21. The joint venture between the Indian Army and Jaipur Foot Foundation was themed ‘Saksham Hum, Saksham Kashmir, Saksham Bharat’.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/indian-army-conducts-artificial-limb-fitment-camp-in-srinagar20211117051545/|title=Indian Army conducts artificial limb fitment camp in Srinagar}}</ref>
Lt Gen DP Pandey complimented the NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti for its noble efforts. He emphasised that the artificial limbs would further invigorate the specially abled citizens to lead an enabled and empowered life. The camp has enabled and empowered specially abled Kashmiri citizens including children.
====Covid Hospital====
To combat the surge of COVID-19 cases in Apr 2021 in Kashmir and to prepare of the anticipated third wave of COVID-19, a 50-bed COVID-19 facility was established and dedicated to the citizens of Kashmir.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} It will augment the infrastructure against the pandemic.
====Oxygen Plant====
A non-operational oxygen plant (Enn Dee Gases)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/army-revives-defunct-oxygen-plant-in-srinagar/articleshow/82809077.cms?from=mdr|title=Army revives defunct oxygen plant in Srinagar|first=Hakeem Irfan|last=Rashid|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> with a capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day, located at Rangreth was resuscitated by Chinar Corps. On the UT Administration's request, Chinar Corps co-opted IAF to transport the required spare parts from Mumbai. A team of technicians from 15 Corps Zone Workshop, Rangreth along with civil technicians made the plant serviceable within four days.
Oxygen plant of Enn Dee was lying out of action for last five years. It has the capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day. It was vital to make this plant serviceable to increase the oxygen production capacity in the valley.
===Guide Them Young===
====Digitization of class rooms====
Indian Army in collaboration with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) as the Corporate Social Responsibility partner and iDreams as the project implementation partner, had undertaken the project of Upgradation and Digitization of classrooms in 10 AGSs of Kashmir Valley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.net/goc-chinar-corps-inaugurate-digitization-of-10-army-goodwill-schools-in-kashmir/north/news/2518061.html|title=GOC Chinar Corps inaugurate digitization of '10 Army Goodwill Schools' in Kashmir}}</ref>
Lt Gen DP Pandey inaugurated “Digitization of 10 Army Goodwill Schools (AGSs) of Kashmir Valley” at AGS, Boniyar on 27 Sep 2021. While addressing staff & students, he said that with digitization of the AGSs, the students shall greatly benefit as they shall have access to modern learning tools and techniques.
The project included 128 classrooms being provided with interactive boards, IT paraphernalia and Data Tabs, intended to revolutionise the teaching process by going beyond the realms of traditional style.
====Parivar School====
Lt Gen D P Pandey appreciated the noble step taken by the Indrani Balan Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/tag/indrani-balan-foundation|title=Indrani Balan Foundation}}</ref> for the people of Baramulla, which led to building of new infrastructure for the Parivaar School<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/mou-signed-for-financial-sustainability-of-army-goodwill-schools-in-kashmir/articleshow/89121994.cms|title=MoU signed for 'financial sustainability' of Army Goodwill Schools in Kashmir - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> to facilitate a conducive learning environment for the specially abled children. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefitted by this school.
The curriculum of the school has been created keeping in mind the type and degree of disability of the students. The building has been designed taking into account the needs of the students including specially abled friendly washrooms. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefited by this school.
====National Cadet Corps====
Lt Gen D P Pandey facilitated the introduction of NCC camps<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/-gurez-absolutely-peaceful-tourists-enjoying-beauty-of-this-place-goc|title=Gurez absolutely peaceful, tourists enjoying beauty of this place: GoC|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> in the remote bowls of Machhal, Keran & Gurez sectors. In addition, NCC camp were organized for the first time in Tangdhar and there are plans in pipeline to revive and expand NCC's foot prints across the valley.
====Kashmir Premiere League (KPL) 2021====
Under the flagship of Chinar Corps, Kashmir Premiere League 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/photos/in-pictures-budgam-wins-kashmir-premier-league-2021|title=In pictures: Budgam wins Kashmir Premier League-2021|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> was organized that engaged the youth, provided them a pedestal to showcase their talent and promote sports in the Valley. This wide reaching, multi-phased cricket tournament engaged 10 districts of Kashmir and elicited participation by nearly 3000 youth from 200 different teams.
The tournament shed tremendous insight into the outstanding cricketing skills, excellent sportsmanship and talent among the Kashmiri youth and highlighted the synergy between Civil Administration, JKCA and the Army. Mr Yusuf Pathan, ex India cricketer gave away the prizes.
===Education and Sports===
'''MoU with Kashmir University'''
Under Lt Gen D P Pandey, an MoU has been signed between University of Kashmir and Chinar Corps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2021/nov/08/indian-army-ties-up-with-university-of-kashmir-to-provide-distance-education-courses-for-soldiers-25416.html|title=Indian Army ties up with University of Kashmir to provide distance education courses for soldiers|website=Edex Live}}</ref> on 08 Nov 2021 for provision of distance education courses to soldiers presently serving in Kashmir. 18 courses are presently on offer and range from six months certificate courses to one year diploma courses and two year post graduate courses.
Lt Gen Pandey praised the milestone achieved in the field of education, which will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment. He said the University of Kashmir, with its rich heritage, culture and academia, will provide a one of a kind opportunity for Army personnel and civil defence employees of Chinar Corps to pursue higher educational qualifications, domain specialisation and subject matter expertise.
'''MoU with Mewar University'''
A total of 76 students of the Kashmir valley have been sponsored under Sadhbhavana Program for higher education for the students of Kashmir at Mewar University.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/army-facilitates-jk-students-pursuing-higher-education-at-mewar-university/articleshow/86983943.cms|title=Army facilitates J&K students pursuing higher education at Mewar University - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The courses being offered are B Tech, B Pharma, BSc Agriculture and Diploma in ECG/ Med Lab/ Dialysis. The total fees of the courses range from Rs 1.6 to 2.4 lakh/year, of which 50% of the fees is being borne under Sadbhavana Program.
Addressing the students, Lt Gen D P Pandey encouraged them to utilise the opportunity and become productive citizens of the society. He emphasised on the importance of a good academic platform and able instructional staff, which in the present instance are being provided by the Mewar University.
'''Wushu martial Arts Championship'''
An open championship in Wushu Martial Arts<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theasa.in/single.php?id=35|title=Chinar Wushu Martial Arts Competition 2021|website=www.theasa.in}}</ref> was conducted on 14 & 15 Sep 21 at Manasbal lake. The event witnessed 279 x boys and girls participating in the events.
The championship was aimed at providing exposure to the budding young champions. The participants had exposure in learning & sharpening their skills. The participants, their parents and local populace were very happy to see such a big level tournament in which boys and girls participated together to promote the spirit of sports.
'''Dhruva Bike Rally'''
To commemorate the 22nd year of victory in Kargil war, HQ Northern Command conducted a two-day Dhruva Kargil Rally to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command led the Rally.
'''Clean Dal & Jhelum Campaigns'''
‘Save Dal’ and ‘Clean Jhelum’ Campaigns<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/world-environment-day-save-jhelum-campaign-launched-dal-cleaning-drive|title=World Environment Day: ‘Save Jhelum Campaign’ launched Dal cleaning Drive|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> were organized to promote eco-conservation. A number of events like ‘Shikara race’, a bike rally for ‘ Clean Dal’, and speed-boat rally carrying the National Flags were held. The campaign garnered massive local participation and respect for the Army.
== Honours and decorations ==
He has been awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2020), [[Vishisht Seva Medal|Vishist Seva Medal]] (2011), and the COAS and GOC - in - C commendation card for his service.
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|[[File:IND Operation Vijay star.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Siachen Glacier Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Vijay medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|105px]]
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|[[File:IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
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|[[File:IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|105px]]
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|[[File:IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
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| colspan="1"|[[Awards and decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|Special Service Medal]]
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|[[Operation Vijay Star]]
|[[Siachen Glacier Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Vijay Medal]]
|[[Operation Parakram Medal]]
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[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]]
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[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|High Altitude Medal]]
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[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Videsh Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[UNTAC]]
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== Dates of rank ==
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|[[Second Lieutenant]]
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|14 December 1985
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|[[Lieutenant]]
|Indian Army
|14 December 1987
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| align="center" |[[File:Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]]
|Indian Army
|14 December 1990
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| align="center" |[[File:Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Major]]
|Indian Army
|14 December 1996
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| align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Lieutenant-Colonel]]
|Indian Army
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| align="center" |[[File:Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Colonel]]
|Indian Army
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| align="center" |[[File:Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Brigadier]]
|Indian Army
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| align="center" |[[File:Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Major general#India|Major General]]
|Indian Army
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| align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Lieutenant-General]]
|Indian Army
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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 an Indian Army general serving as the current General-Officer-Commanding<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/lt-gen-dp-pandey-takes-command-of-chinar-corps-101615983311147.html</ref> of the [[Srinagar]]-based [[XV Corps (India)|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 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><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/|title=Territorial Army set for overhaul as voluntary force gets its first director general|date=2 March 2020}}</ref>
== Early life and education ==
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 |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.
== 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]]. Qualified 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 Force) in Kashmir Valley. He also served as a [[military observer]] 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 (ADGPI)<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.in/who-lt-general-dp-pandey-new-commander-srinagars-chinar-corps-833525</ref> in Army Headquarters, New Delhi. He was the first [https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/ Director General of Territorial Army.]<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>
In addition, he served as an assistant adjutant and instructor at the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Pune]].
General officer has an extensive service experience along western borders, deserts of [[Rajasthan]] and [[Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt Gen BS Raju appointed DGMO, Territorial Army chief to be new Chinar Corps Commander|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/lt-gen-bs-raju-to-be-new-director-general-of-military-operations-of-army|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Lt Gen D P Pandey taking over as [https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/lt-gen-pandey-takes-over-as-new-commander-of-15-corps-963065.html GOC 15] Corps]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=गोरखपुर के इस बेटे को कश्मीर में सेना की कमान, गांवालों को है अपने लाल पर गर्व|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/story-gorakhpur-son-lt-gen-dp-pandey-to-be-the-new-head-of-kashmir-15th-core-kaman-3866730.html|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Hindustan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt Gen B S Raju to be new Director General of Military Operations of Indian Army - The Economic Times|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-b-s-raju-to-be-new-director-general-of-military-operations-of-indian-army/amp_articleshow/81150460.cms|access-date=2021-02-24|website=m.economictimes.com}}</ref>
'''XV Corps Commander'''
Lt Gen D P Pandey took over as General Officer Commanding of the XV Corps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-lt-gen-dp-pandey-takes-command-of-15-corps/377478|title=Lt Gen DP Pandey Takes Command Of 15 Corps|date=19 January 2022|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref> also known as Chinar Corps on 18 March 2021 located in Srinagar and is responsible for military operations in the Kashmir valley.
'''Nation First Approach'''
'''23 Yrs home coming'''
The Indian army celebrated 23 years of homecoming<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-army-celebrates-23-years-of-homecoming-of-23-kashmiri-youth-rescued-from-militants-2387762.html|title=Indian Army celebrates 23 years of rescue of 23 Kashmiri youth from militants|date=23 August 2021|website=Zee News}}</ref> of the 23 boys who were brought back from the clutches of militants in 1998. Army in its outreach program to felicitate these 23 individuals tried to send across a message to the youth of the Kashmir valley to shun the path of violence and come back to the mainstream. On August 23, 1998, a group of 23 young Kashmiri boys was rescued while they were attempting to cross the LoC in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district. These boys were then reunited with their parents to join the mainstream at Badami Bagh Cantonment in presence of the civil administration.
'''Chillai Kalan'''
Chinar Corps organized annual Chillai Kalan Festival<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.risingkashmir.com/Chinar-Corps-celebrates-Jaish--e-Chillai-Kalan-97100|title=Chinar Corps celebrates Jaish- e Chillai Kalan|date=15 December 2021|website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref> on Wednesday at the Batpura sports stadium, Shopian. This year was dedicated to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others who lost their lives in the accident on 08th Dec 21.
The much anticipated event, which coincides with the ongoing nationwide celebrations of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, was well received and witnessed a large footfall of more than 2000 locals from Shopian & Pulwama districts.
Speaking at the event, Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps dedicated this year's festival to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 other brave soldiers and countrymen whom the nation recently lost in a tragedy. He complimented the whole hearted participation of youth, women and elderly in the event. He appealed to the youth to continue striving for an educated Kashmiri society and contribute in bringing development and peace to the region.
'''Swarnim Vijay Mashaal'''
The Hon’ble Prime Minister lit four Swarnim Vijay Mashaals<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-says-encouraging-to-see-overwhelming-response-to-swarnim-vijay-mashaal/articleshow/84473180.cms?from=mdr|title=Indian Army says encouraging to see overwhelming response to Swarnim Vijay Mashaal|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> or Victory Flames on 16 Dec 20 at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. The Flame's journey in 15 Corps Zone (15 Jun to 20 Jul 21) started with its reception at the newly constructed Navyug Tunnel. The Flame was led into the picturesque Kashmir valley by civilians and witnessed a massive enthusiastic response from Kashmir citizens, youth, children, Veer Naris/Matas, ESM, school teachers and NCC cadets.
Lieutenant General DP Pandey noted it was encouraging to see an overwhelming response from the people in Kashmir to the victory flame as it was carried around several places in the Valley, including in the Srinagar city.
'''
White collared terrorists'''
Lt Gen D P Pandey insisted Kashmiris to continue to strive hard to maintain peace and prosperity in J&K despite the presence of evil minds that enforce violence on Kashmiri society. The society need to break the cycle of violence. He called upon the Kashmiri society to target OGW network that pollutes the impressionable minds<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/white-collared-terrorists-instigate-youth-into-becoming-terrorists-they-re-dangerous-goc-chinar-corps-lieutenant-general-dp-pandey-749785|title=White-collared terrorists instigate youth into becoming terrorists, they're dangerous: GOC Chinar Corps|first=Priya|last=Jaiswal|date=16 December 2021|website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref> of the youth to sustain terrorism in J&K. He asked community leaders to caution the youth about these instigators & their evil plans that is putting J&K on troubled paths. There are also present some vulture journalists who misguide the youths. We all need to be aware of their malintentions.
'''Hybrid Terrorist'''
With the challenge for security forces in the Kashmir valley in the form of hybrid terrorism, Lt Gen D P Pandey cautioned the Kashmiri society to be more vigilant of these ‘part-time’ terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/killing-gunmen-easy-kashmirs-white-collar-terrorists-a-threat-says-armys-chinar-corps-chief/842137/|title=Killing gunmen easy, Kashmir's 'white collar terrorists' a threat, says Army’s Chinar Corps chief|date=22 February 2022}}</ref> They influence & corrupt the youths’ ideology. He reiterated to continue efforts to recognize such people in the valley. Young people thought process should be towards peace and development.
'''Tri- Service Exercise'''
Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army conducted a helicopter-borne training and validation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chinar-corps-helicopter-military-exercise-kashmir-navy-air-force-1885305-2021-12-08|title=Chinar Corps leads helicopter-borne military exercise in Kashmir snowfields|first=Abhishek|last=Bhalla|date=December 8, 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> exercise in sub-zero temperature in the higher reaches of Kashmir Valley on Tuesday. This was a tri-service exercise undertaken with the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Army planned to validate the joint capability to insert the task force tactically behind enemy lines in an intense air defence and electronic warfare operating environment.
Lt Gen DP Panday said, "It is important to ensure that our capabilities are correct. Therefore, we took out the time to enhance, ensure and validate our capabilities. It's a great event because all three services have participated in it."
The successful conduct of the mission validated the true spirit of jointness achieved in planning, utilization of resources, and accomplishment of laid down mission objectives as a true reflection of the tri-service ethos of the Indian Armed Forces.
'''Re- Enactment Budgam Landing'''
As part of celebration for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and 75th year of Air landed operations of Indian Army at Budgam Airport, a re-enactment of history covering the violation of ‘Standstill Agreement’ by Pakistan, followed by arrival of Indian Army on 27 October 1947 to evict Pakistani Forces was carried out. The Budgam landings<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav--landing-of-indian-army-in-srinagar-in-1947-re-enacted|title=Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav : Landing of Indian Army in Srinagar in 1947 re-enacted|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> are the first military operations of Independent India, when Indian Army was inducted by Indian Air Force at Budgam Airport on 27 October 1947.
'''Re- Enactment of Battle of Shalateng'''
Lt Gen DP Pandey acknowledged the bravery of the Indian Army that fought in areas unknown to protect the honor of undefended, the brave pilots of Indian Air Force who landed at a very short strip without reconnaissance, knowledge of the terrain & in the face of the enemy and also of soldiers of Jammu & Kashmir State Forces, who sacrificed their lives to delay the advance of Pakistan Army even though being out numbered. As part of celebration for ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and to commemorate the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in its first war after independence a [re-enactment of Battle of Shalateng] was held at Shalateng on 07 Nov 2021.
The re-enactment of the ‘Battle of Shalateng’<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/light-and-sound-show-organised-to-remember-battle-of-shalateng/|title=Light and sound show organised to remember 'Battle of Shalateng'|date=7 November 2021}}</ref> in the form of light and sound show was a fitting tribute to the brave soldiers and the people of J&K who ultimately defeated the Pakistan Army which had unleashed plunder, loot, mass rape, and destruction of property and houses of Kashmiris. The replica of the historic event was also in honour of the families of heroes who participated in the 1947-48 War.
===For the Women===
====International Women Equality Day====
International Women Equality Day was celebrated by releasing a music video ‘Beti’ by famous Kashmiri singer and composer Waqar Khan<ref>https://jknewswire.com/chinar-corps-celebrated-womens-equality-day-at-bb-cantt-srinagar-by-releasing-the-music-video-beti-by-waqar-khan-achievements-of-women-of-kashmir-commemorated-goc-chinar-corps-paid-tributes-to-icon/</ref> on 26 Aug 21. The occasion commemorated achievements of Kashmiri women in various professions and roles. Many women achievers of Kashmir graced the occasion. Chinar Corps celebrated International Women Equality Day<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/chinar-corps-celebrates-international-women-equality-day|title=Chinar Corps celebrates international women equality day|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> by releasing a music video ‘Beti’ by famous Kashmiri singer and composer Waqar Khan.
Gen DP Pandey, GOC 15 Corps felicitated the guests and performers, he later spoke at length on various Kashmiri women who have led from the front and shaped history of Kashmir.While women are the nurturers, they are wiser when it comes to deciding what is best for her family and progeny, and hence the society and nation. He shared ultimately it is the women who decide how a society and nation moves. He counted on the women of Kashmir to expose and oppose the duplicitous who misguide our youth while their own progeny flourish.
====Doru Women's Cricket Tournament====
Doru Women's Cricket League 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/women-cricket-premier-league-held-kashmir-1503001456.html|title=Women Cricket Premier League held in Kashmir|date=1 September 2021}}</ref> was organised at the Doru cricket Stadium on 30 Aug 21 with eight teams from North and South Kashmir competing in the tournament. Mr Yousuf Pathan, former Indian Cricketer, presided over the inaugural match. The event drew enthusiastic response from the general population. The endeavor cemented the soldiers’ image as ‘Guardians Angels’ image by the women of Kashmir.
====Cycle Rally====
An exclusive Women's Cycle Rally<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/army-organized-women-cycle-rally---rides-kashmir|title=Army organized women cycle rally - "Rides Kashmir"|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> was organized at Baramulla on 12 Sep 21. The {{cvt|65|km}} cycle rally started from Baramulla and terminated at Line of Control near Kaman Aman Setu, Uri. 140 women from across the country pedalled all the way from Baramulla. 40 Kashmiri girls also participated in the arduous 65 km rally.
====Kashmir Super 50 (Medical)====
Lt Gen D P Pandey inaugurated the first batch of Army HPCL Kashmir Super 50 (Medical),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/lt-gen-dp-pandey-inaugurates-first-batch-of-army-hpcl-kashmir-super-50-medical/videoshow/87787551.cms|title=LT Gen DP Pandey inaugurates first batch of Army HPCL Kashmir Super 50 (Medical) | News - Times of India Videos|website=The Times of India}}</ref> a coaching initiative for girls for medical entrance exams. Gen Pandey said that in an attempt for women empowerment many initiatives are being taken and such an initiative gives wings to the dreams of the girl child and wins the faith of their parents towards the Army.
===Citizen Soldier Connect===
====Tiranga Revolution====
UT Administration through the Security Review Meeting forums and engaging secretary level functionaries along with grass-root public participation ushered in ‘Tiranga Revolution’.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-at-75-100-feet-tall-national-flag-hoisted-at-hari-parbat-fort-in-srinagar/hari-parbat/slideshow/85364234.cms|title=India at 75: 100-feet tall national flag hoisted at Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar - Hari Parbat|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> The Tricolor was dedicated to the people of J&K by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt Governor of J&K in the presence of GOC 15 Corps. Apart from this, Tricolor was hoisted at Kupwara, Awantipur, Shopian, Gulmarg and various Government offices and school giving a sense of ‘One Nation One Flag’.
====Festivals====
Lt Gen D P Pandey endeavoured to reinforce the pride amongst the people of Kashmir in their own cultural festivals by organizing functions for Wular festival,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thekashmirimages.com/2021/09/09/indian-army-organizes-wular-festival-at-laharwalpura-ghat/|title=Indian Army organizes ‘Wular Festival’ at Laharwalpura Ghat}}</ref> Bangus mela,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegnskashmir.com/bangus-awaami-mela-celebrated-with-fervour-in-lokut-bangus-valley/|title=’Bangus Awaami Mela Celebrated With Fervour in Lokut Bangus Valley’|date=11 August 2021}}</ref> Doodpathri festival, Keran mela<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/keran-mela-organized-by-army-locals-concludes-in-j-ks-kupwara20211007031054/|title=Keran Mela organized by Army, locals concludes in J-K's Kupwara}}</ref> and many others.
===Medical Assistance===
====Artificial Limbs====
In co-operation with Jaipur-based NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=45280|title=BMVSS: Changing Lives, One Jaipur Limb at a Time - Case - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School|website=www.hbs.edu}}</ref> Artificial Limb fitment and assistance camps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/kashmir-todays-paper/artificial-limb-fitment-camp-at-bb-cantt|title=Artificial limb fitment camp at BB Cantt|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> were organised for especially abled persons in 15 Corps Zone from 06 to 19 Oct 21. The joint venture between the Indian Army and Jaipur Foot Foundation was themed ‘Saksham Hum, Saksham Kashmir, Saksham Bharat’.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/indian-army-conducts-artificial-limb-fitment-camp-in-srinagar20211117051545/|title=Indian Army conducts artificial limb fitment camp in Srinagar}}</ref>
Lt Gen DP Pandey complimented the NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti for its noble efforts. He emphasised that the artificial limbs would further invigorate the specially abled citizens to lead an enabled and empowered life. The camp has enabled and empowered specially abled Kashmiri citizens including children.
====Covid Hospital====
To combat the surge of COVID-19 cases in Apr 2021 in Kashmir and to prepare of the anticipated third wave of COVID-19, a 50-bed COVID-19 facility was established and dedicated to the citizens of Kashmir.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} It will augment the infrastructure against the pandemic.
====Oxygen Plant====
A non-operational oxygen plant (Enn Dee Gases)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/army-revives-defunct-oxygen-plant-in-srinagar/articleshow/82809077.cms?from=mdr|title=Army revives defunct oxygen plant in Srinagar|first=Hakeem Irfan|last=Rashid|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> with a capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day, located at Rangreth was resuscitated by Chinar Corps. On the UT Administration's request, Chinar Corps co-opted IAF to transport the required spare parts from Mumbai. A team of technicians from 15 Corps Zone Workshop, Rangreth along with civil technicians made the plant serviceable within four days.
Oxygen plant of Enn Dee was lying out of action for last five years. It has the capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day. It was vital to make this plant serviceable to increase the oxygen production capacity in the valley.
===Guide Them Young===
====Digitization of class rooms====
Indian Army in collaboration with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) as the Corporate Social Responsibility partner and iDreams as the project implementation partner, had undertaken the project of Upgradation and Digitization of classrooms in 10 AGSs of Kashmir Valley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.net/goc-chinar-corps-inaugurate-digitization-of-10-army-goodwill-schools-in-kashmir/north/news/2518061.html|title=GOC Chinar Corps inaugurate digitization of '10 Army Goodwill Schools' in Kashmir}}</ref>
Lt Gen DP Pandey inaugurated “Digitization of 10 Army Goodwill Schools (AGSs) of Kashmir Valley” at AGS, Boniyar on 27 Sep 2021. While addressing staff & students, he said that with digitization of the AGSs, the students shall greatly benefit as they shall have access to modern learning tools and techniques.
The project included 128 classrooms being provided with interactive boards, IT paraphernalia and Data Tabs, intended to revolutionise the teaching process by going beyond the realms of traditional style.
====Parivar School====
Lt Gen D P Pandey appreciated the noble step taken by the Indrani Balan Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/tag/indrani-balan-foundation|title=Indrani Balan Foundation}}</ref> for the people of Baramulla, which led to building of new infrastructure for the Parivaar School<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/mou-signed-for-financial-sustainability-of-army-goodwill-schools-in-kashmir/articleshow/89121994.cms|title=MoU signed for 'financial sustainability' of Army Goodwill Schools in Kashmir - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> to facilitate a conducive learning environment for the specially abled children. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefitted by this school.
The curriculum of the school has been created keeping in mind the type and degree of disability of the students. The building has been designed taking into account the needs of the students including specially abled friendly washrooms. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefited by this school.
====National Cadet Corps====
Lt Gen D P Pandey facilitated the introduction of NCC camps<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/-gurez-absolutely-peaceful-tourists-enjoying-beauty-of-this-place-goc|title=Gurez absolutely peaceful, tourists enjoying beauty of this place: GoC|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> in the remote bowls of Machhal, Keran & Gurez sectors. In addition, NCC camp were organized for the first time in Tangdhar and there are plans in pipeline to revive and expand NCC's foot prints across the valley.
====Kashmir Premiere League (KPL) 2021====
Under the flagship of Chinar Corps, Kashmir Premiere League 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/photos/in-pictures-budgam-wins-kashmir-premier-league-2021|title=In pictures: Budgam wins Kashmir Premier League-2021|website=Greater Kashmir}}</ref> was organized that engaged the youth, provided them a pedestal to showcase their talent and promote sports in the Valley. This wide reaching, multi-phased cricket tournament engaged 10 districts of Kashmir and elicited participation by nearly 3000 youth from 200 different teams.
The tournament shed tremendous insight into the outstanding cricketing skills, excellent sportsmanship and talent among the Kashmiri youth and highlighted the synergy between Civil Administration, JKCA and the Army. Mr Yusuf Pathan, ex India cricketer gave away the prizes.
===Education and Sports===
'''MoU with Kashmir University'''
Under Lt Gen D P Pandey, an MoU has been signed between University of Kashmir and Chinar Corps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2021/nov/08/indian-army-ties-up-with-university-of-kashmir-to-provide-distance-education-courses-for-soldiers-25416.html|title=Indian Army ties up with University of Kashmir to provide distance education courses for soldiers|website=Edex Live}}</ref> on 08 Nov 2021 for provision of distance education courses to soldiers presently serving in Kashmir. 18 courses are presently on offer and range from six months certificate courses to one year diploma courses and two year post graduate courses.
Lt Gen Pandey praised the milestone achieved in the field of education, which will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment. He said the University of Kashmir, with its rich heritage, culture and academia, will provide a one of a kind opportunity for Army personnel and civil defence employees of Chinar Corps to pursue higher educational qualifications, domain specialisation and subject matter expertise.
'''MoU with Mewar University'''
A total of 76 students of the Kashmir valley have been sponsored under Sadhbhavana Program for higher education for the students of Kashmir at Mewar University.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/army-facilitates-jk-students-pursuing-higher-education-at-mewar-university/articleshow/86983943.cms|title=Army facilitates J&K students pursuing higher education at Mewar University - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The courses being offered are B Tech, B Pharma, BSc Agriculture and Diploma in ECG/ Med Lab/ Dialysis. The total fees of the courses range from Rs 1.6 to 2.4 lakh/year, of which 50% of the fees is being borne under Sadbhavana Program.
Addressing the students, Lt Gen D P Pandey encouraged them to utilise the opportunity and become productive citizens of the society. He emphasised on the importance of a good academic platform and able instructional staff, which in the present instance are being provided by the Mewar University.
'''Wushu martial Arts Championship'''
An open championship in Wushu Martial Arts<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theasa.in/single.php?id=35|title=Chinar Wushu Martial Arts Competition 2021|website=www.theasa.in}}</ref> was conducted on 14 & 15 Sep 21 at Manasbal lake. The event witnessed 279 x boys and girls participating in the events.
The championship was aimed at providing exposure to the budding young champions. The participants had exposure in learning & sharpening their skills. The participants, their parents and local populace were very happy to see such a big level tournament in which boys and girls participated together to promote the spirit of sports.
'''Dhruva Bike Rally'''
To commemorate the 22nd year of victory in Kargil war, HQ Northern Command conducted a two-day Dhruva Kargil Rally to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command led the Rally.
'''Clean Dal & Jhelum Campaigns'''
‘Save Dal’ and ‘Clean Jhelum’ Campaigns<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/world-environment-day-save-jhelum-campaign-launched-dal-cleaning-drive|title=World Environment Day: ‘Save Jhelum Campaign’ launched Dal cleaning Drive|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> were organized to promote eco-conservation. A number of events like ‘Shikara race’, a bike rally for ‘ Clean Dal’, and speed-boat rally carrying the National Flags were held. The campaign garnered massive local participation and respect for the Army.
== Honours and decorations ==
He has been awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2020), [[Vishisht Seva Medal|Vishist Seva Medal]] (2011), and the COAS and GOC - in - C commendation card for his service.
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|[[File:IND Operation Vijay star.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Siachen Glacier Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Vijay medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|105px]]
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|[[File:IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|105px]]
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|[[File:IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
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| colspan="1"|[[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]
| colspan="2"|[[Vishisht Seva Medal]]
| colspan="1"|[[Awards and decorations of the Indian Armed Forces|Special Service Medal]]
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|[[Operation Vijay Star]]
|[[Siachen Glacier Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Vijay Medal]]
|[[Operation Parakram Medal]]
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|
[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]]
|
[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|High Altitude Medal]]
|
[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Videsh Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
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|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[UNTAC]]
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== Dates of rank ==
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!Insignia
!Rank
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!Date of rank
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| align="center" |[[File:2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif|85x85px]]
|[[Second Lieutenant]]
|[[Indian Army]]
|14 December 1985
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|[[Lieutenant]]
|Indian Army
|14 December 1987
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]]
|Indian Army
|14 December 1990
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Major]]
|Indian Army
|14 December 1996
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Lieutenant-Colonel]]
|Indian Army
|
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Colonel]]
|Indian Army
|
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Brigadier]]
|Indian Army
|
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Major general#India|Major General]]
|Indian Army
|
|-
| align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]]
|[[Lieutenant-General]]
|Indian Army
|
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== References ==
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[[Category:National Defence Academy (India) alumni]]
[[Category:Indian generals]]
[[Category:1964 births]]
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</td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:lavender">Personal details</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Born</th><td class="infobox-data"><span style="display:none"> (<span class="bday">1964-06-17</span>) </span>17 June 1964<span class="noprint ForceAgeToShow"> (age 57)</span><br /><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Gorakhpur,_Uttar_Pradesh" class="mw-redirect" title="Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh">Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh</a>, India</td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:lavender">Military service</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Allegiance</th><td class="infobox-data">India</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Branch/service</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_Army" title="Indian Army">Indian Army</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Years of service</th><td class="infobox-data">December 1985 – present</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Rank</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lieutenant_General_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="Lieutenant General (India)">Lt General</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Unit</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Sikh_Light_Infantry" title="Sikh Light Infantry">9 Sikh Light Infantry</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Commands</th><td class="infobox-data"><div class="plainlist">
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<p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lieutenant_general_(India)" title="Lieutenant general (India)">Lieutenant General</a> <b>Devendra Pratap Pandey</b> (born 17 June 1964) <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal" title="Ati Vishisht Seva Medal">AVSM</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Vishisht_Seva_Medal" title="Vishisht Seva Medal">VSM</a> is an Indian Army general serving as the current General-Officer-Commanding<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup> of the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Srinagar" title="Srinagar">Srinagar</a>-based <a href="/enwiki/wiki/XV_Corps_(India)" title="XV Corps (India)">Chinar Corps</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2">[2]</a></sup> He took over from <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lieutenant_general_(India)" title="Lieutenant general (India)">Lieutenant General</a> 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 <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_Army" title="Indian Army">Indian Army</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3">[3]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-4">[4]</a></sup>
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<p>Pandey hails from <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Gorakhpur" title="Gorakhpur">Gorakhpur</a> and is an alumnus of St Mary's Carmel, Kendriya Vidyalaya Airforce Station, Gorakhpur, Kendriya Vidyalaya, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_Institute_of_Technology" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian Institute of Technology">IIT New Delhi</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/National_Defence_Academy_(India)" title="National Defence Academy (India)">National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla</a> <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pune" title="Pune">Pune</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_Military_Academy" title="Indian Military Academy">Indian Military Academy</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Dehradun" title="Dehradun">Dehradun</a>. He also holds a master's degree in defence studies from <a href="/enwiki/wiki/University_of_Madras" title="University of Madras">University of Madras</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Chennai" title="Chennai">Chennai</a> and an <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Master_of_Philosophy" title="Master of Philosophy">M.Phil.</a> in defence and management studies from <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Devi_Ahilya_Vishwavidyalaya" title="Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya">Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indore" title="Indore">Indore</a>. Pandey has attended the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Defence_Services_Staff_College" title="Defence Services Staff College">Defence Services Staff College</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wellington_Cantonment" title="Wellington Cantonment">Wellington</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5">[5]</a></sup> and the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/National_Defense_University" title="National Defense University">National Defense University</a> in Washington, D.C.
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<p>Lt Gen D P Pandey was commissioned into 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry on 14 Dec 1985. He has served in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Counterinsurgency_operations" class="mw-redirect" title="Counterinsurgency operations">Counter-insurgency operations</a> in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Jammu_and_Kashmir_(union_territory)" title="Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)">Jammu and Kashmir</a>. Qualified in high altitude warfare courses, he has commanded the 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry in north <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Siachen_Glacier" title="Siachen Glacier">Siachen</a> glacier and chushul sector of Eastern <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ladakh" title="Ladakh">Ladakh</a>. He also commanded a <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rashtriya_Rifles" title="Rashtriya Rifles">RR</a> Sector and a Counter-insurgency force (Kilo Force) in Kashmir Valley. He also served as a <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Military_observer" class="mw-redirect" title="Military observer">military observer</a> in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Cambodia" title="Cambodia">Cambodia</a>.
</p><p>He has held numerous staff assignments which include a tenure as <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Brigade_major" title="Brigade major">brigade major</a> of an infantry brigade in high-altitude area during operation Vijay (Kargil) and as a director in <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Infantry" title="Infantry">Infantry</a> 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 (ADGPI)<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6">[6]</a></sup> in Army Headquarters, New Delhi. He was the first <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/">Director General of Territorial Army.</a><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7">[7]</a></sup>
</p><p>In addition, he served as an assistant adjutant and instructor at the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/National_Defence_Academy_(India)" title="National Defence Academy (India)">National Defence Academy</a>, <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Pune" title="Pune">Pune</a>.
General officer has an extensive service experience along western borders, deserts of <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Rajasthan" title="Rajasthan">Rajasthan</a> and <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Punjab" title="Punjab">Punjab</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8">[8]</a></sup>
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<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width:302px;"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg" class="image"><img alt="" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg/300px-ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg" decoding="async" width="300" height="243" class="thumbimage" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg/450px-ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg/600px-ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg 2x" data-file-width="680" data-file-height="550" /></a> <div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg" class="internal" title="Enlarge"></a></div>Lt Gen D P Pandey taking over as <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/lt-gen-pandey-takes-over-as-new-commander-of-15-corps-963065.html">GOC 15</a> Corps</div></div></div><p><sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9">[9]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10">[10]</a></sup>
</p><p><b>XV Corps Commander</b>
</p><p>Lt Gen D P Pandey took over as General Officer Commanding of the XV Corps<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11">[11]</a></sup> also known as Chinar Corps on 18 March 2021 located in Srinagar and is responsible for military operations in the Kashmir valley.
</p><p><b>Nation First Approach</b>
</p><p><b>23 Yrs home coming</b>
</p><p>The Indian army celebrated 23 years of homecoming<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12">[12]</a></sup> of the 23 boys who were brought back from the clutches of militants in 1998. Army in its outreach program to felicitate these 23 individuals tried to send across a message to the youth of the Kashmir valley to shun the path of violence and come back to the mainstream. On August 23, 1998, a group of 23 young Kashmiri boys was rescued while they were attempting to cross the LoC in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district. These boys were then reunited with their parents to join the mainstream at Badami Bagh Cantonment in presence of the civil administration.
</p><p><b>Chillai Kalan</b>
</p><p>Chinar Corps organized annual Chillai Kalan Festival<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13">[13]</a></sup> on Wednesday at the Batpura sports stadium, Shopian. This year was dedicated to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others who lost their lives in the accident on 08th Dec 21.
The much anticipated event, which coincides with the ongoing nationwide celebrations of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, was well received and witnessed a large footfall of more than 2000 locals from Shopian & Pulwama districts.
Speaking at the event, Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps dedicated this year's festival to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 other brave soldiers and countrymen whom the nation recently lost in a tragedy. He complimented the whole hearted participation of youth, women and elderly in the event. He appealed to the youth to continue striving for an educated Kashmiri society and contribute in bringing development and peace to the region.
</p><p><b>Swarnim Vijay Mashaal</b>
</p><p>The Hon’ble Prime Minister lit four Swarnim Vijay Mashaals<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14">[14]</a></sup> or Victory Flames on 16 Dec 20 at the National War Memorial, New Delhi. The Flame's journey in 15 Corps Zone (15 Jun to 20 Jul 21) started with its reception at the newly constructed Navyug Tunnel. The Flame was led into the picturesque Kashmir valley by civilians and witnessed a massive enthusiastic response from Kashmir citizens, youth, children, Veer Naris/Matas, ESM, school teachers and NCC cadets.
Lieutenant General DP Pandey noted it was encouraging to see an overwhelming response from the people in Kashmir to the victory flame as it was carried around several places in the Valley, including in the Srinagar city.
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White collared terrorists<b></b>
</p><p>Lt Gen D P Pandey insisted Kashmiris to continue to strive hard to maintain peace and prosperity in J&K despite the presence of evil minds that enforce violence on Kashmiri society. The society need to break the cycle of violence. He called upon the Kashmiri society to target OGW network that pollutes the impressionable minds<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15">[15]</a></sup> of the youth to sustain terrorism in J&K. He asked community leaders to caution the youth about these instigators & their evil plans that is putting J&K on troubled paths. There are also present some vulture journalists who misguide the youths. We all need to be aware of their malintentions.
</p><p><b>Hybrid Terrorist</b>
</p><p>With the challenge for security forces in the Kashmir valley in the form of hybrid terrorism, Lt Gen D P Pandey cautioned the Kashmiri society to be more vigilant of these ‘part-time’ terrorists.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16">[16]</a></sup> They influence & corrupt the youths’ ideology. He reiterated to continue efforts to recognize such people in the valley. Young people thought process should be towards peace and development.
</p><p><b>Tri- Service Exercise</b>
</p><p>Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army conducted a helicopter-borne training and validation<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17">[17]</a></sup> exercise in sub-zero temperature in the higher reaches of Kashmir Valley on Tuesday. This was a tri-service exercise undertaken with the Indian Air Force, Navy, and Army planned to validate the joint capability to insert the task force tactically behind enemy lines in an intense air defence and electronic warfare operating environment.
Lt Gen DP Panday said, "It is important to ensure that our capabilities are correct. Therefore, we took out the time to enhance, ensure and validate our capabilities. It's a great event because all three services have participated in it."
The successful conduct of the mission validated the true spirit of jointness achieved in planning, utilization of resources, and accomplishment of laid down mission objectives as a true reflection of the tri-service ethos of the Indian Armed Forces.
</p><p><b>Re- Enactment Budgam Landing</b>
</p><p>As part of celebration for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and 75th year of Air landed operations of Indian Army at Budgam Airport, a re-enactment of history covering the violation of ‘Standstill Agreement’ by Pakistan, followed by arrival of Indian Army on 27 October 1947 to evict Pakistani Forces was carried out. The Budgam landings<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18">[18]</a></sup> are the first military operations of Independent India, when Indian Army was inducted by Indian Air Force at Budgam Airport on 27 October 1947.
</p><p><b>Re- Enactment of Battle of Shalateng</b>
</p><p>Lt Gen DP Pandey acknowledged the bravery of the Indian Army that fought in areas unknown to protect the honor of undefended, the brave pilots of Indian Air Force who landed at a very short strip without reconnaissance, knowledge of the terrain & in the face of the enemy and also of soldiers of Jammu & Kashmir State Forces, who sacrificed their lives to delay the advance of Pakistan Army even though being out numbered. As part of celebration for ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and to commemorate the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in its first war after independence a [re-enactment of Battle of Shalateng] was held at Shalateng on 07 Nov 2021.
The re-enactment of the ‘Battle of Shalateng’<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19">[19]</a></sup> in the form of light and sound show was a fitting tribute to the brave soldiers and the people of J&K who ultimately defeated the Pakistan Army which had unleashed plunder, loot, mass rape, and destruction of property and houses of Kashmiris. The replica of the historic event was also in honour of the families of heroes who participated in the 1947-48 War.
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="For_the_Women">For the Women</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: For the Women">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="International_Women_Equality_Day">International Women Equality Day</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: International Women Equality Day">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>International Women Equality Day was celebrated by releasing a music video ‘Beti’ by famous Kashmiri singer and composer Waqar Khan<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20">[20]</a></sup> on 26 Aug 21. The occasion commemorated achievements of Kashmiri women in various professions and roles. Many women achievers of Kashmir graced the occasion. Chinar Corps celebrated International Women Equality Day<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21">[21]</a></sup> by releasing a music video ‘Beti’ by famous Kashmiri singer and composer Waqar Khan.
Gen DP Pandey, GOC 15 Corps felicitated the guests and performers, he later spoke at length on various Kashmiri women who have led from the front and shaped history of Kashmir.While women are the nurturers, they are wiser when it comes to deciding what is best for her family and progeny, and hence the society and nation. He shared ultimately it is the women who decide how a society and nation moves. He counted on the women of Kashmir to expose and oppose the duplicitous who misguide our youth while their own progeny flourish.
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<p>Doru Women's Cricket League 2021<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22">[22]</a></sup> was organised at the Doru cricket Stadium on 30 Aug 21 with eight teams from North and South Kashmir competing in the tournament. Mr Yousuf Pathan, former Indian Cricketer, presided over the inaugural match. The event drew enthusiastic response from the general population. The endeavor cemented the soldiers’ image as ‘Guardians Angels’ image by the women of Kashmir.
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Cycle_Rally">Cycle Rally</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Cycle Rally">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>An exclusive Women's Cycle Rally<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23">[23]</a></sup> was organized at Baramulla on 12 Sep 21. The 65 km (40 mi) cycle rally started from Baramulla and terminated at Line of Control near Kaman Aman Setu, Uri. 140 women from across the country pedalled all the way from Baramulla. 40 Kashmiri girls also participated in the arduous 65 km rally.
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<h4><span id="Kashmir_Super_50_.28Medical.29"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Kashmir_Super_50_(Medical)">Kashmir Super 50 (Medical)</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Kashmir Super 50 (Medical)">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>Lt Gen D P Pandey inaugurated the first batch of Army HPCL Kashmir Super 50 (Medical),<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24">[24]</a></sup> a coaching initiative for girls for medical entrance exams. Gen Pandey said that in an attempt for women empowerment many initiatives are being taken and such an initiative gives wings to the dreams of the girl child and wins the faith of their parents towards the Army.
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Citizen_Soldier_Connect">Citizen Soldier Connect</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Citizen Soldier Connect">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Tiranga_Revolution">Tiranga Revolution</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Tiranga Revolution">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>UT Administration through the Security Review Meeting forums and engaging secretary level functionaries along with grass-root public participation ushered in ‘Tiranga Revolution’.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25">[25]</a></sup> The Tricolor was dedicated to the people of J&K by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt Governor of J&K in the presence of GOC 15 Corps. Apart from this, Tricolor was hoisted at Kupwara, Awantipur, Shopian, Gulmarg and various Government offices and school giving a sense of ‘One Nation One Flag’.
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Festivals">Festivals</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Festivals">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>Lt Gen D P Pandey endeavoured to reinforce the pride amongst the people of Kashmir in their own cultural festivals by organizing functions for Wular festival,<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26">[26]</a></sup> Bangus mela,<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27">[27]</a></sup> Doodpathri festival, Keran mela<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28">[28]</a></sup> and many others.
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Medical_Assistance">Medical Assistance</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Medical Assistance">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Artificial_Limbs">Artificial Limbs</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Artificial Limbs">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>In co-operation with Jaipur-based NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS),<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29">[29]</a></sup> Artificial Limb fitment and assistance camps<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30">[30]</a></sup> were organised for especially abled persons in 15 Corps Zone from 06 to 19 Oct 21. The joint venture between the Indian Army and Jaipur Foot Foundation was themed ‘Saksham Hum, Saksham Kashmir, Saksham Bharat’.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31">[31]</a></sup>
Lt Gen DP Pandey complimented the NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti for its noble efforts. He emphasised that the artificial limbs would further invigorate the specially abled citizens to lead an enabled and empowered life. The camp has enabled and empowered specially abled Kashmiri citizens including children.
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Covid_Hospital">Covid Hospital</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Covid Hospital">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>To combat the surge of COVID-19 cases in Apr 2021 in Kashmir and to prepare of the anticipated third wave of COVID-19, a 50-bed COVID-19 facility was established and dedicated to the citizens of Kashmir.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (April 2022)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> It will augment the infrastructure against the pandemic.
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Oxygen_Plant">Oxygen Plant</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Oxygen Plant">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>A non-operational oxygen plant (Enn Dee Gases)<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32">[32]</a></sup> with a capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day, located at Rangreth was resuscitated by Chinar Corps. On the UT Administration's request, Chinar Corps co-opted IAF to transport the required spare parts from Mumbai. A team of technicians from 15 Corps Zone Workshop, Rangreth along with civil technicians made the plant serviceable within four days.
Oxygen plant of Enn Dee was lying out of action for last five years. It has the capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day. It was vital to make this plant serviceable to increase the oxygen production capacity in the valley.
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Guide_Them_Young">Guide Them Young</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Guide Them Young">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Digitization_of_class_rooms">Digitization of class rooms</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Digitization of class rooms">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>Indian Army in collaboration with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) as the Corporate Social Responsibility partner and iDreams as the project implementation partner, had undertaken the project of Upgradation and Digitization of classrooms in 10 AGSs of Kashmir Valley.<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33">[33]</a></sup>
Lt Gen DP Pandey inaugurated “Digitization of 10 Army Goodwill Schools (AGSs) of Kashmir Valley” at AGS, Boniyar on 27 Sep 2021. While addressing staff & students, he said that with digitization of the AGSs, the students shall greatly benefit as they shall have access to modern learning tools and techniques.
The project included 128 classrooms being provided with interactive boards, IT paraphernalia and Data Tabs, intended to revolutionise the teaching process by going beyond the realms of traditional style.
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Parivar_School">Parivar School</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Parivar School">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>Lt Gen D P Pandey appreciated the noble step taken by the Indrani Balan Foundation<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34">[34]</a></sup> for the people of Baramulla, which led to building of new infrastructure for the Parivaar School<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35">[35]</a></sup> to facilitate a conducive learning environment for the specially abled children. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefitted by this school.
The curriculum of the school has been created keeping in mind the type and degree of disability of the students. The building has been designed taking into account the needs of the students including specially abled friendly washrooms. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefited by this school.
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="National_Cadet_Corps">National Cadet Corps</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: National Cadet Corps">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h4>
<p>Lt Gen D P Pandey facilitated the introduction of NCC camps<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36">[36]</a></sup> in the remote bowls of Machhal, Keran & Gurez sectors. In addition, NCC camp were organized for the first time in Tangdhar and there are plans in pipeline to revive and expand NCC's foot prints across the valley.
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<p>Under the flagship of Chinar Corps, Kashmir Premiere League 2021<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37">[37]</a></sup> was organized that engaged the youth, provided them a pedestal to showcase their talent and promote sports in the Valley. This wide reaching, multi-phased cricket tournament engaged 10 districts of Kashmir and elicited participation by nearly 3000 youth from 200 different teams.
The tournament shed tremendous insight into the outstanding cricketing skills, excellent sportsmanship and talent among the Kashmiri youth and highlighted the synergy between Civil Administration, JKCA and the Army. Mr Yusuf Pathan, ex India cricketer gave away the prizes.
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<p><b>MoU with Kashmir University</b>
</p><p>Under Lt Gen D P Pandey, an MoU has been signed between University of Kashmir and Chinar Corps<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38">[38]</a></sup> on 08 Nov 2021 for provision of distance education courses to soldiers presently serving in Kashmir. 18 courses are presently on offer and range from six months certificate courses to one year diploma courses and two year post graduate courses.
Lt Gen Pandey praised the milestone achieved in the field of education, which will empower the soldiers of the Chinar Corps in performing their duties in a challenging environment. He said the University of Kashmir, with its rich heritage, culture and academia, will provide a one of a kind opportunity for Army personnel and civil defence employees of Chinar Corps to pursue higher educational qualifications, domain specialisation and subject matter expertise.
</p><p><b>MoU with Mewar University</b>
</p><p>A total of 76 students of the Kashmir valley have been sponsored under Sadhbhavana Program for higher education for the students of Kashmir at Mewar University.<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39">[39]</a></sup> The courses being offered are B Tech, B Pharma, BSc Agriculture and Diploma in ECG/ Med Lab/ Dialysis. The total fees of the courses range from Rs 1.6 to 2.4 lakh/year, of which 50% of the fees is being borne under Sadbhavana Program.
Addressing the students, Lt Gen D P Pandey encouraged them to utilise the opportunity and become productive citizens of the society. He emphasised on the importance of a good academic platform and able instructional staff, which in the present instance are being provided by the Mewar University.
</p><p><b>Wushu martial Arts Championship</b>
</p><p>An open championship in Wushu Martial Arts<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40">[40]</a></sup> was conducted on 14 & 15 Sep 21 at Manasbal lake. The event witnessed 279 x boys and girls participating in the events.
The championship was aimed at providing exposure to the budding young champions. The participants had exposure in learning & sharpening their skills. The participants, their parents and local populace were very happy to see such a big level tournament in which boys and girls participated together to promote the spirit of sports.
</p><p><b>Dhruva Bike Rally</b>
</p><p>To commemorate the 22nd year of victory in Kargil war, HQ Northern Command conducted a two-day Dhruva Kargil Rally to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (April 2022)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command led the Rally.
</p><p><b>Clean Dal & Jhelum Campaigns</b>
</p><p>‘Save Dal’ and ‘Clean Jhelum’ Campaigns<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41">[41]</a></sup> were organized to promote eco-conservation. A number of events like ‘Shikara race’, a bike rally for ‘ Clean Dal’, and speed-boat rally carrying the National Flags were held. The campaign garnered massive local participation and respect for the Army.
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Honours_and_decorations">Honours and decorations</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Honours and decorations">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>
<p>He has been awarded the <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal" title="Ati Vishisht Seva Medal">Ati Vishisht Seva Medal</a> (2020), <a href="/enwiki/wiki/Vishisht_Seva_Medal" title="Vishisht Seva Medal">Vishist Seva Medal</a> (2011), and the COAS and GOC - in - C commendation card for his service.
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<tbody><tr>
<td colspan="5"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg/105px-Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg/158px-Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg/210px-Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a> <a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg/105px-Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg/158px-Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg/210px-Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg/105px-IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg/158px-IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg/210px-IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Operation Vijay star.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg/105px-IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg/158px-IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg/210px-IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Siachen Glacier Medal Ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg/105px-IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg/158px-IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg/210px-IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Operation Vijay medal.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg/105px-IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg/158px-IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg/210px-IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Operation Parakram medal.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg/105px-IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg/158px-IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg/210px-IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg/105px-IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg/158px-IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg/210px-IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg/105px-IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg/158px-IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg/210px-IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg/105px-IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg/158px-IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg/210px-IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg/105px-IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg/158px-IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg/210px-IND_50th_Anniversary_Independence_medal.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg/105px-IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg/158px-IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg/210px-IND_30_Years_Long_Service_Ribbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg/105px-IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg/158px-IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg/210px-IND_20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg" class="image"><img alt="IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg/105px-IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="105" height="29" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg/158px-IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg/210px-IND_9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="218" data-file-height="60" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:UNTAC_Medal_bar.gif" class="image"><img alt="UNTAC Medal bar.gif" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/UNTAC_Medal_bar.gif" decoding="async" width="105" height="32" data-file-width="100" data-file-height="30" /></a>
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<td colspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal" title="Ati Vishisht Seva Medal">Ati Vishisht Seva Medal</a>
</td>
<td colspan="2"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Vishisht_Seva_Medal" title="Vishisht Seva Medal">Vishisht Seva Medal</a>
</td>
<td colspan="1"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Indian_Armed_Forces" title="Awards and decorations of the Indian Armed Forces">Special Service Medal</a>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Operation_Vijay_Star" title="Operation Vijay Star">Operation Vijay Star</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Siachen_Glacier_Medal" title="Siachen Glacier Medal">Siachen Glacier Medal</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">Operation Vijay Medal</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Operation_Parakram_Medal" title="Operation Parakram Medal">Operation Parakram Medal</a>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">Sainya Seva Medal</a>
</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">High Altitude Medal</a>
</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">Videsh Seva Medal</a>
</p>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">50th Anniversary of Independence Medal</a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">30 Years Long Service Medal</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">20 Years Long Service Medal</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_military_decorations#Service_and_campaign_medals" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian military decorations">9 Years Long Service Medal</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/UNTAC" class="mw-redirect" title="UNTAC">UNTAC</a>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Dates_of_rank">Dates of rank</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Devendra_Pratap_Pandey&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: Dates of rank">edit source</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>
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<th>Insignia
</th>
<th>Rank
</th>
<th>Component
</th>
<th>Date of rank
</th></tr>
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<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif" class="image"><img alt="2nd Lieutenant Indian Army.gif" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif/35px-2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif" decoding="async" width="35" height="85" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif/52px-2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif/70px-2nd_Lieutenant_Indian_Army.gif 2x" data-file-width="247" data-file-height="599" /></a>
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<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Second_Lieutenant" class="mw-redirect" title="Second Lieutenant">Second Lieutenant</a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Indian_Army" title="Indian Army">Indian Army</a>
</td>
<td>14 December 1985
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<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Lieutenant of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lieutenant" title="Lieutenant">Lieutenant</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>14 December 1987
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<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Captain of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Captain_(armed_forces)" title="Captain (armed forces)">Captain</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>14 December 1990
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<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Major of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Major" title="Major">Major</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>14 December 1996
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<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Lieutenant-Colonel" class="mw-redirect" title="Lieutenant-Colonel">Lieutenant-Colonel</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Colonel of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Colonel" title="Colonel">Colonel</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Brigadier of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Brigadier" title="Brigadier">Brigadier</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center"><a href="/enwiki/wiki/File:Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg" class="image"><img alt="Major General of the Indian Army.svg" src="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/35px-Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png" decoding="async" width="35" height="89" srcset="/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/53px-Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 1.5x, /upwiki/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg/70px-Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="80" data-file-height="203" /></a>
</td>
<td><a href="/enwiki/wiki/Major_general#India" title="Major general">Major General</a>
</td>
<td>Indian Army
</td>
<td>
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