Milan Lalitkumar Naidu
Milan Lalitkumar Naidu PVSM, AVSM, YSM | |
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| Vice Chief of the Army Staff | |
| In office 1 October 2007 – 31 December 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Deepak Kapoor |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj |
| General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC | |
| In office October 2005 – September 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Hardev Singh Lidder |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen Paramjit Singh |
| General Officer Commanding, XIV Corps | |
| In office 2004 – October 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Arjun Ray |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen R. K. Loomba |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1967–2008 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Rajput Regiment |
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Lieutenant General Milan Lalitkumar Naidu PVSM, AVSM, YSM is a retired officer of the Indian Army who served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff from October 2007 to December 2008.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Naidu was born and brought up in Bhopal. He completed his schooling at St. Joseph's Convent School, Bhopal, and joined the National Defence Academy in 1964. He was commissioned into the Rajput Regiment in December 1967.[2]
He holds a Master of Science in Defence Studies and a master's degree in Ecology and Environment.[2]
Military career
[edit]Naidu has held various instructional, staff, and command appointments in the Indian Army. He served as an instructor at the Indian Military Academy and as a Military Attaché in Germany. He commanded the 5th Battalion of the Rajput Regiment during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka and was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal for his service.[3]
He also commanded an infantry division and the XIV Corps, headquartered in Leh, from 2004 to October 2005.[4] Subsequently, he served as the Commandant of the Army War College and later as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC).[2]
Vice Chief of the Army Staff
[edit]Naidu was appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 1 October 2007, succeeding Lt Gen Deepak Kapoor.[1] He served in this position until 31 December 2008, after which he was succeeded by Lt Gen Noble Thamburaj.[5]
Post-retirement
[edit]After retiring from active service, Naidu has been involved in writing and contributing to military literature. He authored an article titled "Nizam – I – Bhopal" reflecting on his experiences and insights.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lt-Gen Naidu to be new Army vice-chief". The Times of India. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1". Hindustan Times. 26 December 2006. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b "NIZAM – I – BHOPAL – by Lt Gen Milan Naidu, (Retd)". STRIVE. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "XIV Corps (India)". Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Lt. Gen. Milan Lalitkumar Naidu takes over as new Vice Chief of Indian Army". TwoCircles.net. 4 October 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2025.