Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Lt Gen Ghai Honored, Daughter Praises Father's Military Achievements
Imagine a high-ranking soldier named Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, who is like a super important person in the Indian Army.
He just got a special medal for doing an awesome job, especially during a tough time called Operation Sindoor.
This operation was a response to a bad event where many people were killed.
Lt Gen Ghai also got a promotion to a really important job where he'll help plan strategies for the army.
His daughter is very proud of him and said that she always knew he was cool.
The award is given for his exceptional service and leadership, and he also used the phrase "Ashes to Ashes" to describe the defense.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai was awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal.
He has been appointed the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy).
Ghai played a key role in Operation Sindoor against terror bases.
He previously served as the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).
His daughter, Sharan Ghai, expressed her pride and admiration for her father.
- Who
- Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, a senior officer in the Indian Army.
- What
- Lt Gen Ghai was honored with the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal and appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy).
- When
- June 4, 2025, for the Defence Investiture Ceremony; October 2024 for DGMO role.
- Where
- Across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and along the Indo-Myanmar border.
- Why
- Recognized for exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to Operation Sindoor.
- Medal
- Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM)
- Role
- Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy)
- Previous Role
- Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)
- Previous Role
- Led Chinar Corps in Jammu and Kashmir
- Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- Regiment
- Kumaon Regiment