Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/07/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Madhya Pradesh |
Latest News about Upendra Dwivedi
04/06/2025
General Upendra Dwivedi and Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi participated in the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where they honored recipients of distinguished service awards. The event highlighted the Indian Army's recognition of outstanding service by personnel and their families.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the 30th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.67 m |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sainik School, Rewa (1980) |
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Personal Life
| School | Sainik School, Rewa (1980) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sunita Dwivedi (Jammu and Kashmir's regional President of the Army Wives Welfare Association) |
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| Children | 2 |
Family
| Spouse | Sunita Dwivedi (Jammu and Kashmir's regional President of the Army Wives Welfare Association) |
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| Children | 2 |
Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Four-Star General |
| Service Years | 15/12/1984 - present |
| Unit | 18th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles |
| Service Number | IC-42298W |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi serves as the Northern Army Commander in the Indian Army. | |
| 2. In 1980, he enrolled in the National Defence Academy (NDA) after completing schooling at Sainik School in Rewa. | |
| 3. Due to his strong academic performance, Upendra was assigned as an instructor at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and the Higher Command Wing of the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 4. He has had two international postings, first at the United Nations Operations In Somalia II (UNOSOM II) headquarters and later as a Military Advisor with the Government of Seychelles. | |
| 5. He was awarded ‘Distinguished Fellow’ at the US Army War College in Carlisle. | |
| 6. As Director General Infantry, he steered and fast-tracked capital procurement cases of weapons for all three services, leading to significant capability enhancement for the Armed Forces. | |
| 7. He pioneered the first ever compendium on Indo-Myanmar Border Management. | |
| 8. He commanded a battalion at Chowkibal in Kashmir Valley during Operation Rakshak and the deserts of Rajasthan. | |
| 9. He commanded a sector of the Assam Rifles in Manipur during Operation Rhino. |