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	Dhowan graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]] (45th Course, Charlie squadron) on 1 January 1975. He was honoured with a "telescope" for being the "Best Cadet", and was later awarded the 'Sword of Honour' on completion of his midshipman training.<ref name=ndtv14/> He was commissioned an acting sub-lieutenant on 3 May 1975.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=705 \|date=24 May 1975 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>		Dhowan graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]] (45th Course, Charlie squadron) on 1 January 1975. He was honoured with a "telescope" for being the "Best Cadet", and was later awarded the 'Sword of Honour' on completion of his midshipman training.<ref name=ndtv14/> He was commissioned an acting sub-lieutenant on 3 May 1975.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=705 \|date=24 May 1975 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>

	He is a "Navigation and Direction" specialist; and during his career he has commanded the missile corvette [[INS Khukri (P49)\|INS Khukri]], and guided missile destroyers [[INS Ranjit (D53)\|INS ''Ranjit'']] and {{INS\|Delhi\|D61\|6}}.		He is a "Navigation and Direction" specialist, and during his career he has commanded the missile corvette [[INS Khukri (P49)\|INS Khukri]], and guided missile destroyers [[INS Ranjit (D53)\|INS ''Ranjit'']] and {{INS\|Delhi\|D61\|6}}.

	From 2002 to 2005, he was the Naval Adviser in the Indian High Commission at London.		From 2002 to 2005, he was the Naval Adviser at the Indian High Commission at London.

	==Flag rank==		==Flag rank==
	After his elevation to [[Flag officer\|flag rank]], he served in various staff and instructional assignments. He was the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) in the Integrated Headquarters (Navy) and then commanded the [[Eastern Fleet (India)\|Eastern Fleet]].		After his elevation to [[Flag officer\|flag rank]], he served in various staff and instructional assignments. He was the [[Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (India)\|Assistant Chief of Naval Staff]] (Policy and Plans) (ACNS P&P) in the Integrated Headquarters (Navy) and then commanded the [[Eastern Fleet (India)\|Eastern Fleet]].

	He also served as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters, [[Eastern Naval Command]] in [[Visakhapatnam]] and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=ndtv14>{{cite news\|title=Meet Robin K Dhowan, India's new Navy Chief\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/meet-robin-k-dhowan-india-s-new-navy-chief-509901?trendingnow\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=NDTV\|date=18 April 2014}}</ref> He then took charge as the Commandant of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla, and later served as a Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.		He also served as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters, [[Eastern Naval Command]] in [[Visakhapatnam]] and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=ndtv14>{{cite news\|title=Meet Robin K Dhowan, India's new Navy Chief\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/meet-robin-k-dhowan-india-s-new-navy-chief-509901?trendingnow\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=NDTV\|date=18 April 2014}}</ref> He then took charge as the Commandant of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla, and later served as a Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.

	He was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August 2011.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web \| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rk-dhowan-assumes-charge-as-naval-vicechief/article2415356.ece \| title=R.K. Dhowan assumes charge as Naval Vice-Chief \| work=The Hindu \| date=1 September 2011 \| access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref>		He was appointed the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August 2011.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web \| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rk-dhowan-assumes-charge-as-naval-vicechief/article2415356.ece \| title=R.K. Dhowan assumes charge as Naval Vice-Chief \| work=The Hindu \| date=1 September 2011 \| access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref>

	He is an alumnus of [[National Defence Academy]], [[Defence Services Staff College]], and [[Naval War College]], Rhode Island, USA, and has completed the [[Sea Harrier]] Direction course in the U.K.<ref name=thin>{{cite news\|title=Admiral R.K. Dhowan appointed new Navy chief\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/admiral-rk-dhowan-takes-over-as-new-navy-chief/article5921572.ece\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=18 April 2014}}</ref><ref name=ndtv14/><ref name=inpr/>		He is an alumnus of [[National Defence Academy]], [[Defence Services Staff College]], and [[Naval War College]], Rhode Island, USA, and has completed the [[Sea Harrier]] Direction course in the U.K.<ref name=thin>{{cite news\|title=Admiral R.K. Dhowan appointed new Navy chief\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/admiral-rk-dhowan-takes-over-as-new-navy-chief/article5921572.ece\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=18 April 2014}}</ref><ref name=ndtv14/><ref name=inpr/>
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	He plays golf and does yachting.<ref name=ndtv14/>		He plays golf and does yachting.<ref name=ndtv14/>

	~~== Advisor ==~~
	Currently, he is a member of the [[Advisory board\|Board of Advisors]] of [[I.I.M.U.N.\|India's International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=I.I.M.U.N. {{!}}{{!}} Board of Advisors\|url=https://new.iimun.in/pages/BoA.html\|access-date=2021-07-17\|website=new.iimun.in}}</ref>

	==Awards==		==Awards==
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	[[File:Defence Secretary RK Mathur, and CNS Admiral RK Dhowan during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the DND.JPG\|thumb\|332x332px\|[[Admiral]] Dhowan (second-to-left), with [[Defence Secretary (India)\|Defence Secretary]] [[R. K. Mathur\|Radha Krishna Mathur]] (extreme left).]]		[[File:Defence Secretary RK Mathur, and CNS Admiral RK Dhowan during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the DND.JPG\|thumb\|332x332px\|[[Admiral]] Dhowan (second-to-left), with [[Defence Secretary (India)\|Defence Secretary]] [[R. K. Mathur\|Radha Krishna Mathur]] (extreme left).]]
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	[[Admiral (India)\|Admiral]] '''Rabinder "Robin" Kumar Dhowan''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal\|YSM]], [[Aide-de-camp\|ADC]] was the 22nd [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)\|Chief of Naval Staff]] of the [[Indian Navy]]. He assumed office on 17 April 2014, succeeding [[Devendra Kumar Joshi\|Admiral D.K. Joshi]].<ref>		[[Admiral (India)\|Admiral]] '''Rabinder "Robin" Kumar Dhowan''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal\|YSM]], [[Aide-de-camp\|ADC]] was the 22nd [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)\|Chief of Naval Staff]] of the [[Indian Navy]]. He assumed office on 17 April 2014, succeeding [[Devendra Kumar Joshi\|Admiral D.K. Joshi]].<ref>
	[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Robin-Dhowan-takes-over-as-Navy-chief/articleshow/33850269.cms#1 Robin Dhowan takes over as Navy chief] The Times of India</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/mod-moves-files-for-appointing-dhowan-as-new-navy-chief/#2 MoD moves files for appointing R K Dhowan as new Navy Chief] The Indian Express</ref><ref name=thin/>		[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Robin-Dhowan-takes-over-as-Navy-chief/articleshow/33850269.cms#1 Robin Dhowan takes over as Navy chief] The Times of India</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/mod-moves-files-for-appointing-dhowan-as-new-navy-chief/#2 MoD moves files for appointing R K Dhowan as new Navy Chief] The Indian Express</ref><ref name=thin/>

	He previously served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff from August 2011 to April 2014. And currently serving in Advisory board of [[Sea and Coast]] maritime magazine.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ADVISORY BOARD \|url=http://www.seaandcoast.in/advisory \|website=www.seaandcoast.in}}</ref>

	==Military career==		==Military career==
	[[File:Defence Secretary RK Mathur, and CNS Admiral RK Dhowan during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the DND.JPG\|left\|thumb\|332x332px\|[[Admiral]] Dhowan (second-to-left), with [[Defence Secretary (India)\|Defence Secretary]] [[R. K. Mathur\|Radha Krishna Mathur]] (extreme left).]]		Dhowan graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]] (45th Course, Charlie squadron) on 1 January 1975. He was honoured with a "telescope" for being the "Best Cadet", and was later awarded the 'Sword of Honour' on completion of his midshipman training.<ref name=ndtv14/> He was commissioned an acting sub-lieutenant on 3 May 1975.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=705 \|date=24 May 1975 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>

	~~Admiral~~ Dhowan graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]] (45th Course, Charlie squadron) on 1 January 1975. He was honoured with a "telescope" for being the "Best Cadet", and was later awarded the 'Sword of Honour' on completion of his midshipman training.<ref name=ndtv14/> He was commissioned an acting sub-lieutenant on 3 May 1975.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) \|page=705 \|date=24 May 1975 \|publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>

	He is a "Navigation and Direction" specialist; and during his career he has commanded the missile corvette [[INS Khukri (P49)\|INS Khukri]], and guided missile destroyers [[INS Ranjit (D53)\|INS ''Ranjit'']] and {{INS\|Delhi\|D61\|6}}.		He is a "Navigation and Direction" specialist; and during his career he has commanded the missile corvette [[INS Khukri (P49)\|INS Khukri]], and guided missile destroyers [[INS Ranjit (D53)\|INS ''Ranjit'']] and {{INS\|Delhi\|D61\|6}}.
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	From 2002 to 2005, he was the Naval Adviser in the Indian High Commission at London.		From 2002 to 2005, he was the Naval Adviser in the Indian High Commission at London.

	After his elevation to [[Flag officer\|flag rank]], he served in various staff and instructional assignments. He was the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) in the Integrated Headquarters (Navy) and then commanded the Eastern Fleet.		==Flag rank==
			After his elevation to [[Flag officer\|flag rank]], he served in various staff and instructional assignments. He was the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) in the Integrated Headquarters (Navy) and then commanded the [[Eastern Fleet (India)\|Eastern Fleet]].

	He also served as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters, [[Eastern Naval Command]] in [[Visakhapatnam]] and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=ndtv14>{{cite news\|title=Meet Robin K Dhowan, India's new Navy Chief\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/meet-robin-k-dhowan-india-s-new-navy-chief-509901?trendingnow\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=NDTV\|date=18 April ~~2014~~}}</ref>		He also served as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters, [[Eastern Naval Command]] in [[Visakhapatnam]] and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=ndtv14>{{cite news\|title=Meet Robin K Dhowan, India's new Navy Chief\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/meet-robin-k-dhowan-india-s-new-navy-chief-509901?trendingnow\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=NDTV\|date=18 April 2022}}</ref> He then took charge as the Commandant of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla, and later served as a Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.

	He ~~then took charge~~ as the ~~Commandant of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla, and later served as a Deputy~~ Chief of Naval Staff.		He was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August 2011.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web \| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rk-dhowan-assumes-charge-as-naval-vicechief/article2415356.ece \| title=R.K. Dhowan assumes charge as Naval Vice-Chief \| work=The Hindu \| date=1 September 2011 \| access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref>

	He was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August 2011.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web \| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rk-dhowan-assumes-charge-as-naval-vicechief/article2415356.ece \| title=R.K. Dhowan assumes charge as Naval Vice-Chief \| work=The Hindu \| date=1 September 2011 \| access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref>		He is an alumnus of [[National Defence Academy]], [[Defence Services Staff College]], and [[Naval War College]], Rhode Island, USA, and has completed the [[Sea Harrier]] Direction course in the U.K.<ref name=thin>{{cite news\|title=Admiral R.K. Dhowan appointed new Navy chief\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/admiral-rk-dhowan-takes-over-as-new-navy-chief/article5921572.ece\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=18 April 2022}}</ref><ref name=ndtv14/><ref name=inpr/>

	He is an alumnus of [[National Defence Academy]], [[Defence Services Staff College]], and [[Naval War College]], Rhode Island, USA, and has completed the [[Sea Harrier]] Direction course in the U.K.<ref name=thin>{{cite news\|title=Admiral R.K. Dhowan appointed new Navy chief\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/admiral-rk-dhowan-takes-over-as-new-navy-chief/article5921572.ece\|access-date=18 April 2014\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=18 April ~~2014~~}}</ref><ref name=ndtv14/><ref name=inpr/>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	[[File:Admiral RK Dhowan with Minu Dhowan and S. Ramsay.jpg\|thumb\|Dhowan with Minu Dhowan (right) and S. Ramsay, editor of ''Quarterdeck'' magazine, 22 February 2015.]]		[[File:Admiral RK Dhowan with Minu Dhowan and S. Ramsay.jpg\|thumb\|Dhowan with Minu Dhowan (right) and S. Ramsay, editor of ''Quarterdeck'' magazine, 22 February 2015.]]
			[[File:Former Indian Navy chiefs with Admiral Robin K. Dhowan at the Conclave of Chiefs 2015.jpg\|thumb\|Former Indian Navy chiefs with Admiral Robin K. Dhowan (fourth-to-right) at the Conclave of Chiefs, 2015.]]
	Admiral Dhowan is married to Minu Dhowan, and the couple have a daughter and two sons.<ref name=inpr>{{cite web\|title=Admiral Robin Dhowan is new Chief of Naval Staff\|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/admiral-robin-dhowan-new-chief-naval-staff\|publisher=Indian Navy\|access-date=18 April ~~2014~~}}</ref>		Admiral Dhowan is married to Minu Dhowan, and the couple have a daughter and two sons.<ref name=inpr>{{cite web\|title=Admiral Robin Dhowan is new Chief of Naval Staff\|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/admiral-robin-dhowan-new-chief-naval-staff\|publisher=Indian Navy\|access-date=18 April 2022}}</ref>

	He plays golf and does yachting.<ref name=ndtv14/>		He plays golf and does yachting.<ref name=ndtv14/>
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			[[File:Defence Secretary RK Mathur, and CNS Admiral RK Dhowan during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the DND.JPG\|thumb\|332x332px\|[[Admiral]] Dhowan (second-to-left), with [[Defence Secretary (India)\|Defence Secretary]] [[R. K. Mathur\|Radha Krishna Mathur]] (extreme left).]]
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	\|[[~~Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals\|~~Operation Vijay Medal]]		\|[[Operation Vijay Medal]]
	\|[[~~Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals\|~~Operation Parakram Medal]]		\|[[Operation Parakram Medal]]
	\|[[~~Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals\|~~Videsh Seva Medal]]		\|[[Videsh Seva Medal]]
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			== Advisor ==
			Currently, he is a member of the [[Advisory board\|Board of Advisors]] of [[I.I.M.U.N.\|India's International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=I.I.M.U.N. {{!}}{{!}} Board of Advisors\|url=https://new.iimun.in/pages/BoA.html\|access-date=2021-07-17\|website=new.iimun.in}}</ref>

	==Awards==		==Awards==

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| name = Robin K. Dhowan
| birth_name = Rabinder Kumar Dhowan
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| rank = [[Admiral (India)|Admiral]]
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| commands = [[Eastern Fleet (India)|Eastern Fleet]] {{INS|Delhi|D61|6}} [[INS Ranjit (D53)|INS ''Ranjit'']] [[INS Khukri (P49)|INS Khukri]]
| battles =
| awards = [[File:Param_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Param Vishist Seva Medal]] [[File:Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Ati Vishist Seva Medal]] [[File:Yudh_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Yudh Seva Medal]]
| relations =
| spouse = Minu Dhowan
| laterwork =
| religion =
}}

[[Admiral (India)|Admiral]] '''Rabinder "Robin" Kumar Dhowan''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] was the 22nd [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Chief of Naval Staff]] of the [[Indian Navy]]. He assumed office on 17 April 2014, succeeding [[Devendra Kumar Joshi|Admiral D.K. Joshi]].<ref>
[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Robin-Dhowan-takes-over-as-Navy-chief/articleshow/33850269.cms#1 Robin Dhowan takes over as Navy chief] The Times of India</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/mod-moves-files-for-appointing-dhowan-as-new-navy-chief/#2 MoD moves files for appointing R K Dhowan as new Navy Chief] The Indian Express</ref><ref name=thin/>

He previously served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff from August 2011 to April 2014. And currently serving in Advisory board of [[Sea and Coast]] maritime magazine.<ref>{{cite web |title=ADVISORY BOARD |url=http://www.seaandcoast.in/advisory |website=www.seaandcoast.in}}</ref>

==Military career==
[[File:Defence Secretary RK Mathur, and CNS Admiral RK Dhowan during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the DND.JPG|left|thumb|332x332px|[[Admiral]] Dhowan (second-to-left), with [[Defence Secretary (India)|Defence Secretary]] [[R. K. Mathur|Radha Krishna Mathur]] (extreme left).]]

Admiral Dhowan graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]] (45th Course, Charlie squadron) on 1 January 1975. He was honoured with a "telescope" for being the "Best Cadet", and was later awarded the 'Sword of Honour' on completion of his midshipman training.<ref name=ndtv14/> He was commissioned an acting sub-lieutenant on 3 May 1975.<ref>{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Navy Branch) |page=705 |date=24 May 1975 |publisher=The Gazette of India}}</ref>

He is a "Navigation and Direction" specialist; and during his career he has commanded the missile corvette [[INS Khukri (P49)|INS Khukri]], and guided missile destroyers [[INS Ranjit (D53)|INS ''Ranjit'']] and {{INS|Delhi|D61|6}}.

From 2002 to 2005, he was the Naval Adviser in the Indian High Commission at London.

After his elevation to [[Flag officer|flag rank]], he served in various staff and instructional assignments. He was the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) in the Integrated Headquarters (Navy) and then commanded the Eastern Fleet.

He also served as the Chief of Staff at Headquarters, [[Eastern Naval Command]] in [[Visakhapatnam]] and the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=ndtv14>{{cite news|title=Meet Robin K Dhowan, India's new Navy Chief|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/people/meet-robin-k-dhowan-india-s-new-navy-chief-509901?trendingnow|access-date=18 April 2014|newspaper=NDTV|date=18 April 2014}}</ref>

He then took charge as the Commandant of the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla, and later served as a Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.

He was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August 2011.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rk-dhowan-assumes-charge-as-naval-vicechief/article2415356.ece | title=R.K. Dhowan assumes charge as Naval Vice-Chief | work=The Hindu | date=1 September 2011 | access-date=27 January 2016}}</ref>

He is an alumnus of [[National Defence Academy]], [[Defence Services Staff College]], and [[Naval War College]], Rhode Island, USA, and has completed the [[Sea Harrier]] Direction course in the U.K.<ref name=thin>{{cite news|title=Admiral R.K. Dhowan appointed new Navy chief|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/admiral-rk-dhowan-takes-over-as-new-navy-chief/article5921572.ece|access-date=18 April 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|date=18 April 2014}}</ref><ref name=ndtv14/><ref name=inpr/>

==Personal life==
[[File:Admiral RK Dhowan with Minu Dhowan and S. Ramsay.jpg|thumb|Dhowan with Minu Dhowan (right) and S. Ramsay, editor of ''Quarterdeck'' magazine, 22 February 2015.]]

Admiral Dhowan is married to Minu Dhowan, and the couple have a daughter and two sons.<ref name=inpr>{{cite web|title=Admiral Robin Dhowan is new Chief of Naval Staff|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/admiral-robin-dhowan-new-chief-naval-staff|publisher=Indian Navy|access-date=18 April 2014}}</ref>

He plays golf and does yachting.<ref name=ndtv14/>

==Awards==



{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|[[File:Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|105px]]
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Vijay star.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Vijay medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
| colspan="4"|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|width=106}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 25th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|width=106}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|width=106}}
|
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
|[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|[[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]
|[[Yudh Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Special Service Medal]]
|-
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Vijay Star]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Vijay Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Parakram Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Videsh Seva Medal]]
|-
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
| colspan="2"|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|25th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|-
| colspan="2"|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
| colspan="2"|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|}

==References==
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