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| birth_place  = [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]], India<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala's Ajit Kumar is new Navy Vice-Chief |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/oct/31/keralas-ajit-kumar-is-new-navy-vice-chief-1687588.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=1 September 2019}}</ref>
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He was commissioned in the navy on 1 July 1981. He is a missile and gunnery specialist. He has commanded six ships including INS Kulish; INS Talwar; INS Mumbai  and INS Mysore. He was deputed to the Mauritian Coast Guard on his first assignment where, over two and a half years, he commanded two patrol vessels. His staff assignments include Director Maritime Warfare Centre, Visakhapatnam; Commanding Officer of [[INS Dronacharya]]; Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
He was commissioned in the navy on 1 July 1981. He is a missile and gunnery specialist. He has commanded six ships including INS Kulish; INS Talwar; INS Mumbai  and INS Mysore. He was deputed to the Mauritian Coast Guard on his first assignment where, over two and a half years, he commanded two patrol vessels. His staff assignments include Director Maritime Warfare Centre, Visakhapatnam; Commanding Officer of [[INS Dronacharya]]; Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of the [[Western Naval Command]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />


In September 2009, he was promoted to flag rank as a [[Rear Admiral]]. Subsequently, his assignments included Assistant Chief of Personnel (Human Resources Development) at IHQ of MoD; [[Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet]] (FOCEF) and Chief of Staff of [[Southern Naval Command]]. He was promoted to the rank of [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] on 1 December 2013. As a Vice Admiral, he has served as the [[Commandant of Indian Naval Academy]] (December 2013 to February 2016). During his tenure as the commandant, there was expansion of the academy and different naval schools across the country were shifted to the main campus at [[Ezhimala]]. He has also served as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) and as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Policy Planning & Force Development) at the HQ of MoD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Rear-Admiral-Ajit-Kumar-to-be-Commandant-of-Ezhimala-Academy/2013/11/28/article1915504.ece|title=Rear Admiral Ajit Kumar to be Commandant of Ezhimala Academy|date=28 November 2013|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]] - Kochi Edition|access-date=2016-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/man-who-turned-around-ina-vice-admiral-ajit-gets-key-post-english-news-1.845560|title = Man who turned around INA Vice Admiral Ajit gets key post}}</ref>  
In September 2009, he was promoted to flag rank as a [[Rear Admiral]]. Subsequently, his assignments included Assistant Chief of Personnel (Human Resources Development) at IHQ of MoD; [[Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet]] (FOCEF) and Chief of Staff of [[Southern Naval Command]]. He was promoted to the rank of [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] on 1 December 2013. As a Vice Admiral, he has served as the [[Commandant of Indian Naval Academy]] (December 2013 to February 2016). During his tenure as the commandant, there was expansion of the academy and different naval schools across the country were shifted to the main campus at [[Ezhimala]]. He has also served as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) and as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Policy Planning & Force Development) at the HQ of MoD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Rear-Admiral-Ajit-Kumar-to-be-Commandant-of-Ezhimala-Academy/2013/11/28/article1915504.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826182429/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Rear-Admiral-Ajit-Kumar-to-be-Commandant-of-Ezhimala-Academy/2013/11/28/article1915504.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 August 2016|title=Rear Admiral Ajit Kumar to be Commandant of Ezhimala Academy|date=28 November 2013|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]] - Kochi Edition|access-date=2016-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/man-who-turned-around-ina-vice-admiral-ajit-gets-key-post-english-news-1.845560|title = Man who turned around INA Vice Admiral Ajit gets key post| date=5 February 2016 }}</ref>  


He was appointed as [[Vice Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of Naval Staff]] on 30 October 2017, succeeding [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] [[Karambir Singh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=172034|title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM VSM assumes charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/node/359|title=Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/vice-admiral-ajit-kumar-p-assumes-charge-of-vice-chief-of-naval-staff-117103001030_1.html|title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P assumes charge of Vice Chief of Naval Staff|last=ANI|date=2017-10-30|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref>
He was appointed as [[Vice Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of Naval Staff]] on 30 October 2017, succeeding [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] [[Karambir Singh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=172034|title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM VSM assumes charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/node/359|title=Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/vice-admiral-ajit-kumar-p-assumes-charge-of-vice-chief-of-naval-staff-117103001030_1.html|title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P assumes charge of Vice Chief of Naval Staff|last=ANI|date=2017-10-30|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref>
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{{s-ttl | title = [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command]]| years = 31 January 2019 – 28 February 2021}}
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Vice Admiral

Ajit Kumar P

PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC
BornErnakulam, Kerala, India[1]
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Navy
Years of service1 June 1981 – 28 February 2021
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held
Awards Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal

Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC is a retired Indian Navy Admiral. He served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Western Naval Command. He assumed the position on 31 January 2019 after Vice Admiral Girish Luthra's retirement and superannuated on 28 February 2021.[2] Prior to this appointment, he served as Vice Chief of Naval Staff.[3][4]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

He is an alumnus of Sainik School, Kazhakootam, Kerala and National Defence Academy, Pune. He has also attended the Naval Higher Command Course and the Naval War College, Newport (2004).[5][6][7]

Career[edit | edit source]

He was commissioned in the navy on 1 July 1981. He is a missile and gunnery specialist. He has commanded six ships including INS Kulish; INS Talwar; INS Mumbai and INS Mysore. He was deputed to the Mauritian Coast Guard on his first assignment where, over two and a half years, he commanded two patrol vessels. His staff assignments include Director Maritime Warfare Centre, Visakhapatnam; Commanding Officer of INS Dronacharya; Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of the Western Naval Command.[7][8]

In September 2009, he was promoted to flag rank as a Rear Admiral. Subsequently, his assignments included Assistant Chief of Personnel (Human Resources Development) at IHQ of MoD; Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF) and Chief of Staff of Southern Naval Command. He was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral on 1 December 2013. As a Vice Admiral, he has served as the Commandant of Indian Naval Academy (December 2013 to February 2016). During his tenure as the commandant, there was expansion of the academy and different naval schools across the country were shifted to the main campus at Ezhimala. He has also served as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) and as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Policy Planning & Force Development) at the HQ of MoD.[9][10]

He was appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff on 30 October 2017, succeeding Vice Admiral Karambir Singh.[8][7][11]

During his career, he has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal for his service.[8][12]

Awards and decorations[edit | edit source]

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Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Samanya Seva Medal
Operation Vijay 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

Personal life[edit | edit source]

He and his wife Sunita Kumar have a daughter. He is interested in reading and yoga.[7]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kerala's Ajit Kumar is new Navy Vice-Chief". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar takes charge as Western Naval Command Chief". Times Of India. 28 February 2021.
  3. ↑ "Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  4. ↑ @indiannavy (31 January 2019). "VAdm P Ajit Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, the premier Command of #IndianNavy in an impressive ceremony at Mumbai. Returns where he has commanded two frontline Destroyers + stealth frigate & was Chief Staff Offr (Ops)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ "Man who turned around INA Vice Admiral Ajit gets key post". Mathrubhumi - Online English Edition. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "INA Commandant given farewell". The Hindu. The Hindu - Kerala Edition. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM VSM assumes charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  9. ↑ "Rear Admiral Ajit Kumar to be Commandant of Ezhimala Academy". The New Indian Express - Kochi Edition. 28 November 2013. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Man who turned around INA Vice Admiral Ajit gets key post". 5 February 2016.
  11. ↑ ANI (30 October 2017). "Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P assumes charge of Vice Chief of Naval Staff". Business Standard India. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  12. ↑ "Press Information Bureau". pib.nic.in.
Military offices
Preceded by
Girish Luthra 		Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command
31 January 2019 – 28 February 2021 		Succeeded by
R. Hari Kumar
Preceded by
Karambir Singh 		Vice Chief of Naval Staff
30 October 2017 – 30 January 2019 		Succeeded by
G. Ashok Kumar
Preceded by
Pradeep Chauhan 		Commandant, Indian Naval Academy
December 2013 - October 2016 		Succeeded by
S. V. Bhokare
Preceded by
Harish Bisht 		Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet
2012-2013 		Succeeded by
Atul Kumar Jain
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