General Manoj Pande Takes Charge As 29th Army Chief
General Manoj Pande, who was serving as the Vice Chief since February, took over as the new Army Chief from Gen MM Naravane. He was presented a ceremonial guard of honor at the South Block lawns, after he took charge of the force. He happens to be the most senior Army officer in the country, and has spent the majority of his career serving along the northern borders facing China.
