Nirmal Kumar Verma

Nirmal Kumar Verma
Nirmal Kumar Verma
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Verma as Vice Admiral in 2007.
Born November 14, 1950
Allegiance  India
Service/branch Indian Navy
Years of service July 1, 1970 -
Rank Admiral
Commands held Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee
Flag Officer
Awards Param Vishist Seva Medal
Ati Vishist Seva Medal

Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma is the current Chief of the Indian Navy, having taken office on August 31, 2009.

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Early life

Born on November 14, 1950, he joined the Indian Navy at the age of 19.[1] He studied at Goethals Memorial School Kurseong, Royal Naval Staff College in the UK, and the Naval War College in the US.[2]

Military career

Verma took charge of the Naval Academy in Goa, and subsequently became commander of a series of Indian Navy ships, including INS Ranvir (D54) and INS Viraat, India's only aircraft carrier. He rose to the rank of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Eastern Naval Command, and was appointed Chief of the Indian Navy upon the retirement of Sureesh Mehta on August 31, 2009. During his career he has been awarded several decorations, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.[3]

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References

External links

Media related to Nirmal Kumar Verma at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by
Sureesh Mehta
Chief of the Naval Staff
2009–present
Incumbent



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