Manoj Mukund Naravane Age, Wiki and Bio

Manoj Mukund Naravane

Quick Info

ProfessionArmy Personnel
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/04/1960
Age64 years
BirthplacePune, Bombay State, India

Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing the 28th Chief of the Army Staff of India

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Graduation from the National Defense Academy
  • Masters degree in Defence Studies from the University of Madras in Chennai
  • M.Phil. in Defence and Management from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
ReligionHinduism
HometownPune, Maharashtra

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateNot Known

Family

WifeVeena Naravane (Teacher and Vice President of the Army Wives' Welfare Association)
Children
Son- None
Daughters
  • Isha (Performing Artist)
  • Amala (PR Consultant)
Parents
FatherMukund Naravane (Air Force Officer)
MotherSudha Naravane (All India Radio Announcer)
SiblingsNone

Career

Service/BranchIndian Army
RankGeneral
Years of Service1980-Present
Unit
  • 7th Sikh Light Infantry
  • Rashtriya Rifles
  • Assam Rifles
  • Strike Corps
  • Eastern Command
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Param Vishisht Seva Medal, 2019
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, 2017
  • Sena Medal, 2015
  • Vishisht Seva Medal, 2015

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Painting
  • Gardening
  • Doing Yoga
  • Playing Golf

Some Lesser Known Facts

Manoj Mukund Naravane holds the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and is a Lieutenant General in the Indian Army.
He assumed the position of the 28th Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) on 31 December 2019, succeeding Bipin Rawat.
Naravane began his military career with the 7th Sikh Light Infantry in June 1980.
Throughout his service, he led different units and participated in counter-insurgency missions.
He also fulfilled the role of the Indian Defence Attache at the Indian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar.