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| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | India |
Latest News about Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, retired from the Indian Army after over 40 years of distinguished service. His career included key leadership roles such as DGMO, GOC of 1 Corps, and GOC-in-C Western Command since July 2023. He was honored with PVSM and UYSM in 2025 for his contributions to operations like Sindoor and Rahat, equipment modernization, and veterans' welfare.
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Western Command chief, described the Pakistan Army's atrocities against women in Bangladesh during the 1971 war as 'adharma' and worse than the Holocaust, calling it a genocide. He highlighted that the world remained a silent spectator to these events. The remarks were made in the context of modern history involving crusades and jihads.
Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, GOC-in-C Western Command, visited the Golden Arrow Division to assess its operational preparedness, infrastructure progress, welfare efforts, and digitization initiatives. He inspected modernization projects, troop accommodations, and emphasized maintaining high combat readiness alongside troop morale. The division, established in 1940, has a history in WWII campaigns and post-independence service.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sainik School Ghorakhal, Uttarakhand |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not known |
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Three-Star General (Retired) |
| Service Years | June 1986 - 31/03/2026 |
| Unit | 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment |
| Service Number | IC-43725N |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar serves as the Western Army Commander in the Indian Army. He became the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) for the Indian Army’s Western Command in July 2023. | |
| 2. Katiyar completed three years of training at the National Defence Academy in Pune, Maharashtra, before joining the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand in 1985. | |
| 3. In June 1986, Katiyar finished his military training and received his commission as a second lieutenant in the 23rd battalion of the Rajput regiment. | |
| 4. He attended the Young Officer’s (YOs) course at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 5. Upon becoming a major, Katiyar was appointed as a company commander in his battalion. | |
| 6. As a colonel, he led his battalion in operations in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, and Taksing, Arunachal Pradesh. | |
| 7. Katiyar then served as an instructor at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington. | |
| 8. Following his promotion to brigadier, Katiyar took charge of a Kashmir-centered Infantry Brigade. | |
| 9. He later served as an instructor with the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan. | |
| 10. Katiyar has held the position of Brigadier General Staff (BGS) at the headquarters of both 3 Corps and Central Command. | |
| 11. After being promoted to major general, he worked at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi in the Military Operations Directorate. | |
| 12. On 5th April 2021, Katiyar became the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the prestigious 1 Corps, also known as the Strike Corps, succeeding Lt Gen Codanda Poovaiah Cariappa. | |
| 13. On 1st July 2023, Manoj Kumar Katiyar assumed the role of General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Western Command in Haryana, taking over from Lt Gen Nav Kumar Khanduri. |