General Bipin Chandra Joshi

General B.P.Joshi was the chief of army staff from 1993-1994.Commissioned in Dec 1954 in the Armoured Corps, General BC Joshi has held important command and staff appointments. In addition to his military achievements, he is also known for helping in the social development of the hills especially the development of the road network in Pithoragarh's Gangolihaat region.

Career Achievements

Three tenures as an Instructor in the Armoured Corps Centre and School Ahmednagar and as a Directing Staff in the College of Combat,Mhow.
Commander of an Armoured Regiment in the Western Sector during the 1971 Indo-Pak operations.
Additional Director General of Perspective Planning (ADG PP) and Director General Military Operations (DGMO) at the Army Headquarters.
Staff officer in the UN Force in Gaza , Brigadier General Staff in a Corps Headquarters and Military Advisor in Australia from May 1973 to October 1976. He commanded a Corps in the Eastern Sector and was also the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command.

Awards & Honors

Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) for distinguished service of the most exceptional order.

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