Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Andaman & Nicobar Command
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar has taken over command of the Andaman & Nicobar Command from Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana.
This command is responsible for protecting India's interests in the area.
During Rana's time, improvements were made to infrastructure and cooperation with other navies.
Kochhar is now the 19th Commander-in-Chief.
The command also focused on projects to improve things like runways and roads.
This change marks a handover of responsibility for the region's defense.
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge of the Andaman & Nicobar Command.
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana handed over command.
Kochhar is the 19th Commander-in-Chief.
Rana oversaw infrastructure development and enhanced coordination with foreign navies.
Five key projects were pursued under PM Gati Shakti Yojna.
- Who
- Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar and Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
- What
- Change of command of the Andaman & Nicobar Command
- When
- October 1st
- Where
- Andaman & Nicobar Command
- Why
- Transition of leadership
- New Commander
- Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar
- Former Commander
- Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
- Command Assumed
- October 1st
- Location of Command
- Andaman & Nicobar
- Designation
- 19th Commander-in-Chief