Rajiv Ghai
Rajiv Ghai | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) | |
| Assumed office 10 June 2025 | |
| Chief of Army Staff | Upendra Dwivedi |
| Preceded by | Pratik Sharma |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Indian Military Academy National Defence Academy[1] |
| Awards |  Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal (Bar to Sena Medal & Bar) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1989 - present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | .svg.png){kind=small} Kumaon Regiment |
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, SYSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM*** is a senior general officer in the Indian Army serving as Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy). He previously served as the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).[2] He has held various command and strategic positions, particularly in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.[3]
Career
Ghai has significant experience in counter-insurgency and border management, particularly along the Line of Control. He led Operation Sindoor and plays a key role in India–Pakistan ceasefire talks and confidence-building measures.[4][5] As DGMO, he oversees strategic planning, military operations, and operational readiness of the Indian Army.[5][6] On June 2025, he has been appointed as Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy).[7]
He explained India's layered air defence performance during operation Sindoor using an Australian cricket analogy. "If Thommo Don’t Get You, Lillee surely must". He also, systematically, explained the damage caused to Pakistan by Indian Army during Op Sindoor with an estimated 45-50 Pakistani soldiers being killed along the Line of Control. He has been conferred with the highest wartime distinguished award of SYSM on Independence Day 2025. [8]
References
- ^ "Who Is Lt General Rajiv Ghai? Indian Army DGMO With Key Role In Operation Sindoor And India-Pakistan Ceasefire". News24. May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Who is LT. General Rajiv Ghai: Indian Army DGMO? Check Education, Career, Awards and Honours". Jagranjosh.com. 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Sky, Land, Sea: Meet India's Top Defence Commanders Behind Operation Sindoor". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "People". Volume 40, Number 5, October 2013. 2019-08-20. doi:10.1287/orms.2013.05.20in. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ a b Sports, ABP Live (2025-05-12). "DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Reacts To Virat's Test Retirement During Op Sindoor Press Briefing". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, the man behind Operation Sindoor strikes on Pak & PoK terror hubs". Zee Business. 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ "Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai appointed Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy); will continue as DGMO". Financialexpress. 2025-06-09. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "'If Thommo Don't Get You, Lillee Must' DGMO Ghai Explains India's Defence Grid with Cricket Analogy". YouTube. 12 May 2025.