CDS Anil Chauhan Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Kids, Salary and more

In this article we will discuss about CDS Anil Chauhan Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Kids, Salary and more…

CDS Anil Chauhan is a well-known retired Indian Army officer, who was a Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. He retired in May 2021 after serving as commander of the Eastern Army. He is in the news recently as he was appointed as the second Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) on 28 September 2022. He will also serve as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs.

CDS Anil Chauhan Wiki, Biography, Age (Birth, Profession, Religion, Zodiac Sign, Education)

Chauhan was born on 18 May 1961 in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. As of 2022, he is 61 years old. His zodiac sign is Taurus, his religion is Hindu, and his caste is Garhwali Rajput

. He completed his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya Fort William, Kolkata and later graduated from the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

Full name	Anil Chauhan
Nickname	ON
date of birth	May 18, 1961
Birth place	Garhwal Division, Uttarakhand, India
Age (as of 2022)	61 years old
Profession	Red. Indian Army Officer, CDS of India
Religion	Hindu
Sun / Horoscope sign	bull
Nationality	Indian
Education	National Defense Academy, Indian Military Academy

Anil Chauhan appointed as new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS)

The central government appointed Chauhan as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He assumed charge on Friday, September 30, 2022, after receiving a guard of honor in Delhi.

The previous CDS was General Bipin Rawat who died in a helicopter crash last December in Tamil Nadu and it took the government almost 10 months to appoint the next CDS.

The Government appoints Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) as Chief of the Defense Staff (CDS) who will also hold the office of Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of his assumption of charge and until further ordershttps://t. co/91FyOMvjA4

— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 28, 2022

CDS Anil Chauhan Family (Parents, Siblings)

Chauhan was born into a Garhwali Rajput family. His father’s name is Surendra Singh Chauhan, he is a retired army officer. His mother’s name is not known. He has two brothers and sisters.

CDS Anil Chauhan Wife, Children

Chauhan is married, his wife’s name is Anupama Chauhan and she is an artist by profession. The couple is blessed with a daughter named Pragya Chauhan.

Marriage status	Married
Woman	Anupama Chauhan
children	Pragya Chauhan

CDS Anil Chauhan with his wife Anupam

CDS Anil Chauhan career

Chauhan began his career in the Indian Army in 1981 when he was commissioned into the Gorkha Rifles. He was part of counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast India. In June 1981, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Indian Army and then became a Lieutenant in June 1983.

He was promoted to the rank of captain in June 1986 and major in June 1992. He became lieutenant colonel in December 2004 and colonel in October 2005. He was appointed brigadier in June 2009 and major general in January 2014. He became lieutenant general. of the Indian Army in July 2016 before retiring in May 2021 as Eastern Army Commander.

After retirement, he worked as a military advisor and worked with Ajit Doval who is the National Security Advisor. Chauhan has been honored with several prestigious awards and titles for his great services to the nation, including PVSM, SM, AVSM, UYSM and VSM.

CDS Anil Chauhan Height, Weight

Chauhan is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs over 65 kg.

CDS Anil Chauhan Nationality

Chauhan is an Indian by nationality.

CDS Anil Chauhan Salary

According to a web source, Chauhan’s salary is Rs. 2,50,000 per month.

Anil Chauhan CDS FAQ:

P1. Who is CDS Anil Chauhan?

Answer: CDS Anil Chauhan is a distinguished officer of the Indian Army, who is a Lieutenant General in the Indian Army. On September 28, 2022, he was appointed 2nd Chief of the Defense Staff (CDS).

Q2. How old is CDS Anil Chauhan?

Answer: Chauhan’s age as of 2022 is 61 years.

Q3. Who is CDS Anil Chauhan’s wife?

Answer: Chauhan’s wife’s name is Anupama Chauhan.

Q4. What is the salary of CDS Anil Chauhan?

Answer: Chauhan’s expected salary is Rs. 2,50,000 per month.

P5. What nationality is CDS Anil Chauhan?

Answer: Chauhan is Indian by nationality.