Momentous & comprehensive reform: PM Modi's definitive take on CDS, Military Affairs Dept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated General Bipin Rawat for taking over as first Chief of Defence Staff on Tuesday morning and also wished him good luck. Recalling Kargil War, he paid tributes to martyrs and highlighted that after war, discussions on military reforms began, of which appointment of CDS is a part.

RE: Gen Bipin Rawat Appointed India's First Chief Of Defence Staff, To Take Charge On Dec 31

PM tweets on CDS

Specifying objective of CDS, PM said that it carries tremendous responsibility for modernization of India's military forces and that CDS will help country to face challenges of "ever-changing challenges of modern warfare."

RE: ‘Priority To Be Operationally Prepared At All Times’: New COAS Gen Maj Naravane

General Bipin Rawat's appointment was anunced by Defence Ministry at around 9 pm on December 31 after it was cleared by Appointments Committee of Cabinet. General Rawat becomes India's first CDS and will have his office in South Block ground floor while 3, Kamraj Marg in Lutyens zone near Defence Ministry has been earmarked as his house. new rank and bges for CDS have also been created.

RE: PM Modi Broke News To General Bipin Rawat About Appointment As First CDS

RE: Here's What Outgoing COAS General Bipin Rawat Said About His Successor General Naravane