RC Tiwari is a three-star general in the Indian Army who has served in various command positions in the army. In December 2023, he made headlines when he was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief (GOC) of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command.
Wiki/Biography
Ram Chand Tiwari was born in India. After completing his studies, Tiwari joined the National Defense Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. There he received three years of military training. Thereafter, he joined the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand), where he underwent training for one year. He completed his training in 1987. RC Tiwari is an alumnus of the Defense Staff College (DSSC), Wellington. There he earned a master’s degree in strategic studies. He subsequently completed his Master of Philosophy in National Security and Strategic Studies from the National Defense College (NDC), New Delhi. He also studied defense management course at College of Defense Management (CDM), Secunderabad, Telangana.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: dark brown
Lieutenant General RC Tiwari (left) takes a photo with Commander-in-Chief Assam Rifles (middle) and GOC 4 Army (right)
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
His marital status is unknown.
Profession
After completing his military training in 1987, Ram Chander Tiwari was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Kumaon Regiment. Soon after his service, he went to Belgaum, Karnataka, where he underwent basic military courses. As a major, he took over command of a company in his battalion. Thereafter, he reported to Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, where he attended the Junior Commanding (JC) course. As a lieutenant colonel, he served as the second in command (also known as 2IC) of his battalion. As a colonel, he commanded a National Rifles battalion in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Under his command, the battalion played a vital role in the fight against Kashmiri militants. After being promoted to brigadier general, he took over the command of a high-altitude brigade on the Indian frontline. He subsequently went on to serve at the United Nations (UN). As a Major General, he served as the Commanding General (GOC) of the 17th Infantry Division in Gangtok, popularly known as the Black Cat Division.
GOC 17th Infantry Division RC Tiwari with Chief Minister of Sikkim
He later became a lieutenant general. On March 1, 2022, Tiwari became the commander of the 3rd Army (also known as the Spear Corps) in Kohima. He succeeds Lt. Gen. Johnson P. Matthews and will serve until March 6, 2023.
Lieutenant General RC Tiwari will take over from Lieutenant General JP Mathew as Commander-in-Chief of the Spear Corps in March 2022
He was later appointed Chief of Staff of the Indian Army’s South-West Command headquartered in Jaipur. At the end of his term, he was appointed Area Commander, North India.
Tiwari interacted with Indian Army troops during his tenure as commander-in-chief of the northern Bharat region
On January 1, 2024, RC Tiwari took over command of the Eastern Command in Kolkata from Lieutenant General RP Kalita.
military ornaments
left breast
- Senna Medal for Valor (SM)
- Major General Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) (2021)
Photos taken of RC Tiwari while accepting the AVSM Award from the President of India
- Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM) as Lieutenant General (2023)
Lieutenant General RC Tiwari receives the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal from the President of India
right breast
- Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) launcher badge
ATGM shooting badge worn on RC Tiwari’s uniform (above the nameplate)
salary
Ram Chander Tiwari’s salary as Commander Eastern Corps of Indian Army is Rs 80,000 + other allowances.
Facts/Trivia
- Ram Chander Tiwari serves as the Patron of Army Public School, Gangtok.
- RC Tiwari loves to travel and has been to many places.
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