Arup Raha
Arup Raha, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, PVSM, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, AVSM, Vayusena Medal, VM, Aide-de-camp, ADC, () is an Indian Air Force veteran and was the 21st Chief of Air Staff (India), Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force and served from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2016. He was also the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, a post occupied by India's senior-most military officer, who advises the government and ensures jointsmanship in the armed forces. Currently, he is the Chancellor (education), Chancellor of Assam University. Early life and education Raha was born in a Bengalis, Bengali family on 26 December 1954 in the city of Baidyabati, West Bengal. His father was a doctor. He was educated at Sainik School Purulia (1970 batch). Military training Raha was trained at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, India, from July 1970 to June 1973, and at the time of graduating from NDA in June 1973, he was awarded the Gold Medal for being the best ...
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