Bipin Rawat was born on 16 March 1958 (age 62 years; as in 2020) in Saina village in Pauri Garhwal district, Uttar Pradesh, India (Now in Uttarakhand). He pursued Doctorate of Philosophy from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. His father’s name is Laxman Singh Rawat, who was Retired Lieutenant General and his mother’s name is Not Known.
Bipin Rawat Wiki/Biography
- Name – Bipin Rawat
- Nick Name – Mukund Naravane
- Birthday – 16 March 1958
- Age – 62 Years (as in 2020)
- Citizenship – Indian
- Religion – Hinduism
- Caste – Kshatriya (Rajput)1India.com
- Zodiac/Sun Sign – Pisces
- Born In – Saina village in Pauri Garhwal district, Uttar Pradesh, India (Now in Uttarakhand)
- Hometown – Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
- Famous As – Being the first Chief of Defence Staff of India
- Profession – Indian Army, Army Personnel, India First Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Bipin Rawat Defence Services
Service | Indian Army |
Rank | Four-Star General |
Years of Service | 1978 – present |
Unit | 5/11 Gorkha Rifles |
Service Number | IC-35471M 2pib.gov.in |
Awards and Honors | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Yudh Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
Bipin Rawat Family Details
- Father – Laxman Singh Rawat (Retired Lt. General Indian Army)
- Mother – Not Known
- Sister – N/A
- Brother – N/A
Bipin Rawat Wife, Relationships and More
- Marital Status – Married
- Marriage Date – Not Known
- Wife Name – Madhulika Rawat (President; Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA))
- Daughter – 2
- Son – N/A
Educational Qualifications
School | St. Edward’s School, Shimla |
College | National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu, United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Madras University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut |
Qualifications | MPhil degree from the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Diplomas in Management and Computer Studies from Madras University, Doctorate of Philosophy from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, in 2011 |
Physical Stats & More
- Height – 173 cm (in feet inches- 5′ 8″)
- Weight – 78 kg (in pounds- 172 lbs)
- Body Measurements – Not Known
- Eye Colour – Dark Brown
- Hair Colour – Gray
Bipin Rawat Wikipedia
General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC is a Four-Star General of the Indian Army and the current Chief of Defence Staff of India. In India too, the provision to appoint the Chief of Defense Staff has been introduced. Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defense Staff of India, was appointed, who has assumed his office from 1 January 2020.
After completing his studies from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, he was commissioned in the Gorkha Rifles Battalion in 1978. His father was also in this battalion.
The Government of India appointed him as the 27th Chief of the Army Staff on 17 December 2016. And from 31 December 2016, he took over.
An Indian Air Force helicopter has crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu. CDS General Bipin Rawat, his employees, and some family members were on board the Mi-series helicopter. According to the information received so far, the helicopter crashed due to bad weather. Five people have been confirmed dead in the incident. 3indiatoday.in
Bipin Rawat Favourite things
- Hobbies – Playing Football, Reading
Salary (as the Chief of Defence Staff) – Rs. 250,000/month + Other Allowances 47th Pay Commission of india
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