General N.S. Raja Subramani assumes charge as India's third Chief of Defence Staff
General N.S. Raja Subramani has assumed charge as India's third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. He paid tribute at the National War Memorial and was accorded a Tri-Services Guard of Honour. General Subramani emphasized strengthening national security through greater integration among the services and implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "JAI" – Jointness, Atma Nirbharta (self-sufficiency), and Innovation. He stated that organizational reforms would focus on synergy, integration, and operational effectiveness, and accelerating indigenous weapon development.
Key Points
- General N.S. Raja Subramani is India's third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
- He also serves as the Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
- His priorities include strengthening national security through greater integration among the armed services.
- He will focus on implementing Prime Minister Modi's "JAI" vision: Jointness, Atma Nirbharta (self-sufficiency), and Innovation.
- Accelerating indigenous weapon development and organizational reforms for synergy are key focus areas.
Exam Facts
- General N.S. Raja Subramani: Third CDS of India.
- Commissioned into Garhwal Rifles in December 1985.
- "JAI" vision: Jointness, Atma Nirbharta, Innovation.
- Previous roles: GOC 2 Corps, GOC-in-C Central Command, Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
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