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[[Rear admiral (India)|Rear Admiral]] '''Rajesh Pendharkar''', [[AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a serving [[Flag officer]] in the [[Indian Navy]]. He currently serves as the [[Flag Officer Sea Training (India)|Flag Officer Sea Training]] (FOST).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/new-flag-officer-sea-training-takes-charge/article30805604.ece|title=New Flag Officer Sea Training takes charge|date=2020-02-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-11|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
[[Vice admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] '''Rajesh Pendharkar''', [[AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a serving [[Flag officer]] in the [[Indian Navy]]. He currently serves as the Director General Naval Operations (DGNO). He earlier served as the [[Flag Officer Sea Training (India)|Flag Officer Sea Training]] (FOST) and as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA).


== Education ==
== Education ==
Pendharkar is a graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla. He was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] in January 1987. He attended the  graduate course of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington, as well as the [[Naval War College, Goa|Naval War College]]. Pendharkar also attended the [[Naval War College|Naval Command College]], Rhode Island, USA. He holds a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/rear-admiral-rajesh-pendharkar-avsm-vsm-assumes-charge-flag-officer-sea-training-kochi|title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Sea Training, Kochi {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
Pendharkar is a graduate of the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], Khadakvasla. He was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] in January 1987. He attended the  graduate course of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington, as well as the [[Naval War College, Goa|Naval War College]]. Pendharkar also attended the [[Naval War College|Naval Command College]], Rhode Island, USA. He holds a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.<ref name="IN website - FOST">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/rear-admiral-rajesh-pendharkar-avsm-vsm-assumes-charge-flag-officer-sea-training-kochi|title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Sea Training, Kochi {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>


== Navy career ==
== Navy career ==
Pendharkar was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 1987. He is an [[Anti-submarine warfare|Anti-Submarine Warfare]] (ASW) specialist. His operational assignments include commissioning crew of the Off Shore Patrol Vessel [[INS Subhadra (P51)|INS Subhadra]], ASW Officer of Indian Naval ships [[INS Dunagiri]] and [[INS Ganga]], Executive Officer of missile corvette [[INS Kirpan (P44)|INS Kirpan]] and missile destroyer [[INS Mysore (D60)|INS Mysore]], and Command of missile corvette [[INS Kora (P61)|INS Kora]], missile frigate [[INS Shivalik]] and the aircraft carrier [[INS Viraat]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/rear-admiral-rajesh-pendharkar-assumes-charge-flag-officer-commanding-maharashtra-naval-area|title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
Pendharkar was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 1987. He is an [[Anti-submarine warfare|Anti-Submarine Warfare]] (ASW) specialist. His operational assignments include commissioning crew of the [[Sukanya-class patrol vessel]] {{ship|INS|Subhadra|P51}}, ASW Officer of the [[Nilgiri-class frigate (1972)|Nilgiri-class frigate]] {{ship|INS|Dunagiri|F36}} and the [[Godavari-class frigate|Godavari-class]] [[guided-missile frigate]] {{ship|INS|Ganga|F22}}.<ref name="IN website - FOST"/>
 
Pendharkar served as the [[Executive Officer]] of the [[Khukri-class corvette]] {{ship|INS|Kirpan|P44}} and the [[Delhi-class destroyer|Delhi-class]] [[guided-missile destroyer]] {{ship|INS|Mysore|D60}}. He has commanded the [[lead ship]] of [[Kora-class corvette|her class of corvettes]] {{ship|INS|Kora|P61}} and the lead ship of [[Shivalik-class frigate|her class]] of [[stealth ship|stealth]] missile frigate {{ship|INS|Shivalik|F47}}. He also commanded the [[aircraft carrier]] {{ship|INS|Viraat|R22}} and was her penultimate [[commanding officer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/rear-admiral-rajesh-pendharkar-assumes-charge-flag-officer-commanding-maharashtra-naval-area|title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
 
His staff assignments include [[Flag Lieutenant]] to the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area, and instructor at the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]]. He has also served Joint Director in the Directorate of Staff Requirements and Joint Director in the Directorate of Personnel. As a [[Commodore (India)|Commodore]], he served as the Principal Director, Net-Centric Operations and as the Principal Director in the Directorate of Personnel.<ref name="FOMA">{{cite web |title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area |url=https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1569498 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>  


His staff assignments include Flag Lieutenant to the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area, and instructor at the National Defence Academy. He also has held the appointments of the Assistant Chief of [[Integrated Defence Staff]] at Defence Intelligence Agency, New Delhi, and as the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) in Headquarters, Western Naval Command, and as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indusdictum.com/2020/02/13/rear-admiral-rajesh-pendharkar-appointed-new-flag-officer-sea-training-indian-navy/|title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar appointed new Flag Officer Sea Training, Indian Navy|last=|first=|date=|website=Indus Dictum|language=en-GB|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
===Flag rank===
Pendharkar was promoted to the rank of [[Rear admiral (India)|Rear Admiral]] in February 2016 and was appointed Assistant Chief of [[Integrated Defence Staff]] (ACIDS) at Defence Intelligence Agency.He then moved to HQ [[Western Naval Command]] as the Chief Staff Officer (Operations). On 25 March 2019, he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area.<ref name="FOMA"/> In February 2020, he took over as the [[Flag Officer Sea Training (India)|Flag Officer Sea Training]] (FOST) in Kochi. As FOST, his charter included the conduct of the operational sea training of all ships of the [[Indian Navy]] and the [[Indian Coast Guard]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indusdictum.com/2020/02/13/rear-admiral-rajesh-pendharkar-appointed-new-flag-officer-sea-training-indian-navy/|title=Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar appointed new Flag Officer Sea Training, Indian Navy|last=|first=|date=13 February 2020|website=Indus Dictum|language=en-GB|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/new-flag-officer-sea-training-takes-charge/article30805604.ece|title=New Flag Officer Sea Training takes charge|date=2020-02-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-11|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
On 7 June 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed Director General Naval Operations at Naval HQ.<ref name="DGNO">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1401879057273221122 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>
 
==Awards and decorations==
Pendharkar is a recipient of the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] (AVSM) and [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] (VSM) for distinguished service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/navy-gets-a-new-flag-officer-sea-training/|title=Navy Gets A New Flag Officer Sea Training {{!}} ADU Media|website=www.aviation-defence-universe.com|date=13 February 2020 |access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2020/feb01-20/Sainik%201-15%20February%20Text.pdf|title=Sainik Samachar Vol. 67, No. 3|last=|first=|date=|website=Sainik Samachar|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
 
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== Awards ==
Pendharkar is a recipient of the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] (AVSM) and [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] (VSM) for distinguished service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/navy-gets-a-new-flag-officer-sea-training/|title=Navy Gets A New Flag Officer Sea Training {{!}} ADU Media|website=www.aviation-defence-universe.com|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2020/feb01-20/Sainik%201-15%20February%20Text.pdf|title=Sainik Samachar Vol. 67,  No. 3|last=|first=|date=|website=Sainik Samachar|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>


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Vice Admiral

Rajesh Pendharkar

AVSM, VSM
VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar.jpg
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Navy
Years of service1987 - Current
RankIN Vice Admiral Shoulder curl.png 13-Indian Navy-VADM.svg Vice Admiral
Commands heldMaharashtra Naval Area
INS Viraat (R22)
INS Shivalik (F47)
INS Kora (P61)
AwardsAti Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Vishisht Seva Medal

Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM is a serving Flag officer in the Indian Navy. He currently serves as the Director General Naval Operations (DGNO). He earlier served as the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) and as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA).

Education

Pendharkar is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 1987. He attended the graduate course of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, as well as the Naval War College. Pendharkar also attended the Naval Command College, Rhode Island, USA. He holds a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.[1]

Navy career

Pendharkar was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 1987. He is an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) specialist. His operational assignments include commissioning crew of the Sukanya-class patrol vessel INS Subhadra (P51), ASW Officer of the Nilgiri-class frigate INS Dunagiri (F36) and the Godavari-class guided-missile frigate INS Ganga (F22).[1]

Pendharkar served as the Executive Officer of the Khukri-class corvette INS Kirpan (P44) and the Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer INS Mysore (D60). He has commanded the lead ship of her class of corvettes INS Kora (P61) and the lead ship of her class of stealth missile frigate INS Shivalik (F47). He also commanded the aircraft carrier INS Viraat (R22) and was her penultimate commanding officer.[2]

His staff assignments include Flag Lieutenant to the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area, and instructor at the National Defence Academy. He has also served Joint Director in the Directorate of Staff Requirements and Joint Director in the Directorate of Personnel. As a Commodore, he served as the Principal Director, Net-Centric Operations and as the Principal Director in the Directorate of Personnel.[3]

Flag rank

Pendharkar was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in February 2016 and was appointed Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (ACIDS) at Defence Intelligence Agency.He then moved to HQ Western Naval Command as the Chief Staff Officer (Operations). On 25 March 2019, he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area.[3] In February 2020, he took over as the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) in Kochi. As FOST, his charter included the conduct of the operational sea training of all ships of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.[4][5]

On 7 June 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed Director General Naval Operations at Naval HQ.[6]

Awards and decorations

Pendharkar is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for distinguished service.[7][8]

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Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Samanya Seva Medal Special Service Medal
Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal Videsh Seva Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Sea Training, Kochi | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  2. ↑ "Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area". pib.gov.in.
  4. ↑ "Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar appointed new Flag Officer Sea Training, Indian Navy". Indus Dictum. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "New Flag Officer Sea Training takes charge". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2020-02-13. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-04-11.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. ↑ Twitter https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1401879057273221122. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "Navy Gets A New Flag Officer Sea Training | ADU Media". www.aviation-defence-universe.com. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  8. ↑ "Sainik Samachar Vol. 67, No. 3" (PDF). Sainik Samachar. Retrieved 2020-04-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


Military offices
Preceded by
Krishna Swaminathan 		Flag Officer Sea Training
2020 - 2021 		Succeeded by
Rajesh Dhankhar
Preceded by
Puneet Kumar Bahl 		Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area
2019 - 2022 		Succeeded by
Vennam Srinivas
Preceded by
Biswajit Dasgupta 		Commanding officer INS Viraat
1 June 2015 – 13 July 2016 		Succeeded by
Puneet Chadha
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