Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to Assume Role as New Navy Chief, Taking Charge on April 30

New Navy Chief: Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi is going to become the new Navy Chief of the country. He will replace the current Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar. Actually, Admiral R Hari Kumar is going to retire on 30 April. After his retirement, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi will take charge of the Navy.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. He will take over as the new Navy Chief of the country from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. The Government of India has appointed him as the new Navy Chief. Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM is retiring on 30 April. 

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi will be the new Navy Chief

Born on May 15, 1964, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985. He is a recognized Communication and Electronic Warfare Specialist.

He has given long and distinguished service of nearly 39 years. Before taking over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff, he has served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command. 

Where did Dinesh Kumar Tripathi provide services?

Vice Admiral DK Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval ships Vinash, Kirch and Trishul. He has also held several important operational and staff appointments, including Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet; Director Naval Operations; Principal Director, Network Centric Operations and Principal Director Naval Plans in New Delhi. As a Rear Admiral, he has also served as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Planning) and Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

Where did Dinesh Kumar Tripathi study?

Dinesh Kumar Tripathi served as Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala in the rank of Vice Admiral. He then became Director General of Naval Operations. The flag officer has also served as Chief of Personnel.

An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa and National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi pursued his further studies at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He also attended the Naval Higher Command Course at the Naval War College.