Outgoing Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat is India’s 1st Chief of Defence Staff

Outgoing Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat is the government's pick for India's 1st Chief of Defence Staff. Gen Bipin Rawat's tenure as Army chief ends on Dec 31, 2019. As CDS, Gen Rawat won't exercise military command. CDS is expected to enhance interoperability of 3 forces. Gen Rawat, as CDS, will be principal military advisor to govt.