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[[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] '''Girish Luthra''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] is a retired officer of [[Indian Navy]] who served as [[Flag Officer Commanding|Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] (FOC-in-C), [[Western Naval Command]] from 1 June 2016 to 30 January 2019. He took over the position from Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] who was promoted to [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Chief of Naval Staff]], and was succeeded by Vice Admiral [[Ajit Kumar P|Ajit Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-takes-over-western-naval-command | title=Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes over Western Naval Command | date=30 May 2016 | publisher=Indian Navy | accessdate=19 January | [[Vice Admiral (India)|Vice Admiral]] '''Girish Luthra''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]] is a retired officer of [[Indian Navy]] who served as [[Flag Officer Commanding|Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief]] (FOC-in-C), [[Western Naval Command]] from 1 June 2016 to 30 January 2019. He took over the position from Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] who was promoted to [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Chief of Naval Staff]], and was succeeded by Vice Admiral [[Ajit Kumar P|Ajit Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-takes-over-western-naval-command | title=Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes over Western Naval Command | date=30 May 2016 | publisher=Indian Navy | accessdate=19 January 2022}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/node/386|title=Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command {{!}} Indian Navy|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/girish-luthra-take-chief-western-naval-command/|title=Girish Luthra to take over as chief of Western Naval Command|date=2016-05-27|work=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|access-date=2018-05-13|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187888|title=Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command|accessdate=2019-01-31|date=2019-01-31|publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=indiannavy|number=1090817788447518720|date=2019-01-31|title=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)}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Luthra was commissioned into the executive branch of the Navy in July 1979. He has commanded three warships including, [[INS Khukri (P49)|INS Khukri]], [[INS Talwar (F40)|INS Talwar]] and [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS Viraat]]. He has also served as the Navigation officer of many warships including [[INS Betwa (F39)|INS Betwa]], | Luthra was commissioned into the executive branch of the Navy in July 1979. He has commanded three warships including, [[INS Khukri (P49)|INS ''Khukri'']], [[INS Talwar (F40)|INS ''Talwar'']] and [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS ''Viraat'']]. He has also served as the Navigation officer of many warships including [[INS Betwa (F39)|INS Betwa]], {{ship|INS|Dunagiri|F36|6}}, [[INS Gomati (F21)|INS Gomati]] and [[INS Viraat]]. His staff appointments include Deputy Naval Attaché at [[High Commission of India, London|High Commission of India]], London; Fleet Navigating Officer of [[Western Fleet (India)|Western Fleet]]; Command Plans Officer at HQ, Eastern Naval Command; Principal Director Naval Plans; Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Plans); [[Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet]]; Director General of Naval Operations; and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations). He was the FOC-in-C of [[Southern Naval Command]] before being appointed as FOC-in-C of Western Naval Command.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="Mathrubhumi">{{cite web | url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-takes-charge-of-southern-naval-command-english-news-1.832520 | title=Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes charge of Southern Naval Command | date=30 January 2016 | accessdate=26 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="SCommand">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-assumes-command-southern-naval-command-0|title=Vice Admiral Girish Luthra assumes Command of Southern Naval Command|publisher=Indian Navy|accessdate=26 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
During his career of almost four decades, he has been was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2017), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service. | During his career of almost four decades, he has been was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2017), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service. | ||
Luthra is known to be a gifted singer as well. He rendered the new version of the famous song "Ghar Se Nikalte Hi" (original artist: | Luthra is known to be a gifted singer as well. He rendered the new version of the famous song "Ghar Se Nikalte Hi" (original artist: Amaal Malik,Arman Malik), a remake of the same from film "Papa Kehte Hain" as originally crooned by Udit Narayan, live at Western Command Golden Jubilee ceremony, garnering many views on YouTube. He has also released videos on Youtube for songs, [[Soch Na Sake]] from Airlift (original artists: Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar) and Nazm Nazm (original artists: Arko/Ayushmann Khurrana). | ||
==Awards and decorations== | ==Awards and decorations== | ||
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Revision as of 12:31, 5 September 2022
Girish Luthra | |
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 Vice Admiral Girish Luthra | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Navy |
| Years of service | June 1979 - January 2019 |
| Rank |   Vice Admiral |
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Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC is a retired officer of Indian Navy who served as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command from 1 June 2016 to 30 January 2019. He took over the position from Admiral Sunil Lanba who was promoted to Chief of Naval Staff, and was succeeded by Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
Luthra has attended the National Defence Academy, Pune; Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; and Naval War College, Newport.[6]
Biography
Luthra was commissioned into the executive branch of the Navy in July 1979. He has commanded three warships including, INS Khukri, INS Talwar and INS Viraat. He has also served as the Navigation officer of many warships including INS Betwa, INS Dunagiri, INS Gomati and INS Viraat. His staff appointments include Deputy Naval Attaché at High Commission of India, London; Fleet Navigating Officer of Western Fleet; Command Plans Officer at HQ, Eastern Naval Command; Principal Director Naval Plans; Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Plans); Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet; Director General of Naval Operations; and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations). He was the FOC-in-C of Southern Naval Command before being appointed as FOC-in-C of Western Naval Command.[6][7][8]
During his career of almost four decades, he has been was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2017), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service.
Luthra is known to be a gifted singer as well. He rendered the new version of the famous song "Ghar Se Nikalte Hi" (original artist: Amaal Malik,Arman Malik), a remake of the same from film "Papa Kehte Hain" as originally crooned by Udit Narayan, live at Western Command Golden Jubilee ceremony, garnering many views on YouTube. He has also released videos on Youtube for songs, Soch Na Sake from Airlift (original artists: Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar) and Nazm Nazm (original artists: Arko/Ayushmann Khurrana).
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References
- ↑ "Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes over Western Naval Command". Indian Navy. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ↑ "Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ↑ "Girish Luthra to take over as chief of Western Naval Command". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ @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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Vice Admiral Girish Luthra named Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command". The Economic Times. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ↑ "Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes charge of Southern Naval Command". 30 January 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ↑ "Vice Admiral Girish Luthra assumes Command of Southern Naval Command". Indian Navy. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sunil Lanba |
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command 31 May 2016 – 30 January 2022 |
Succeeded by Ajit Kumar |
| Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command 2016 - 29 May 2022 |
Succeeded by AR Karve | |
| Preceded by Rama Kant Pattanaik |
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet 18 January 2011 - 25 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by Surinder Pal Singh Cheema |
Commanding Officer INS Viraat 15 May 2006 - 11 August 2022 |
Succeeded by Abhay Raghunath Karve |