The Union Government has appointed PVSM, AVSM, NM Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as the new Chief of Naval Staff. He assumed office on April 30, 2024 after noon. will accept. Currently, Vice Admiral Tripathi is serving as the Vice Admiral of the Navy. Present Naval Staff PVSM, AVSM, VSM Admiral R. Hari Kumar is retiring on 30 April 2024.
Born on 15 May 1964, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi joined the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on 1 July 1985. He served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command before taking over as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.