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'''Chander Prakash Wadhwa''' SM, VSM, (born 1953) is a senior [[Indian Army]] [[Lieutenant general|Lt. General]] who was Force Commander of [[United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|MONUSCO]], the United Nations mission in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. He served from August 2010 until 31 March 2013.<ref name=curriculum>{{cite web|url=http://monusco.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OoNLvTEuo2s%3D&tabid=10783&mid=13802&language=en-US|title=Curriculum Vitae:Lieutenant General Chander Prakash, Force Commander, MONUSCO|publisher=MONUSCO, United Nations|accessdate=4 September 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023254/http://monusco.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OoNLvTEuo2s%3D&tabid=10783&mid=13802&language=en-US|archivedate=4 March 2022}}</ref>
'''Chander Prakash Wadhwa''' SM, VSM, (born 1953) is a senior [[Indian Army]] [[Lieutenant general|Lt. General]] who was Force Commander of [[United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|MONUSCO]], the United Nations mission in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. He served from August 2010 until 31 March 2013.<ref name=curriculum>{{cite web|url=http://monusco.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OoNLvTEuo2s%3D&tabid=10783&mid=13802&language=en-US|title=Curriculum Vitae:Lieutenant General Chander Prakash, Force Commander, MONUSCO|publisher=MONUSCO, United Nations|accessdate=4 September 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023254/http://monusco.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OoNLvTEuo2s%3D&tabid=10783&mid=13802&language=en-US|archivedate=4 March 2016}}</ref>


He joined the [[Indian Army]] in June 1973. From 1989 to 1990 he served as a military observer for the [[UNIIMOG]] mission in Iraq and Iran. He has also commanded a mountain division and a counter insurgency brigade. From January 2005 until February 2008 he was the [[military attaché]] of the Indian Embassy in Paris, France. His responsibilities included defensive cooperation with France and the [[Benelux]]-countries.
He joined the [[Indian Army]] in June 1973. From 1989 to 1990 he served as a military observer for the [[UNIIMOG]] mission in Iraq and Iran. He has also commanded a mountain division and a counter insurgency brigade. From January 2005 until February 2008 he was the [[military attaché]] of the Indian Embassy in Paris, France. His responsibilities included defensive cooperation with France and the [[Benelux]]-countries.
He later became Additional Directorate General of Staff Duties at the Indian Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible for the peacekeeping operations of India.<ref name=curriculum/><ref name=appointment/>
He later became Additional Directorate General of Staff Duties at the Indian Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible for the peacekeeping operations of India.<ref name=curriculum/><ref name=appointment/>


Prakash was appointed as Force Commander of MONUSCO in August 2010, he succeeded [[Babacar Gaye]].<ref name=appointment>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sga1255.doc.htm |title=Secretary-General names India's Lieutenant General Chander Prakash Force Commander |publisher=United Nations |date= |accessdate=4 September 2022}}</ref> He himself was succeeded by Brazilian [[Divisional_general#Brazil|Divisional General]] [[Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz]] in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sga1407.doc.htm |title=Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz |publisher=United Nations |date= |accessdate=4 September 2022}}</ref>
Prakash was appointed as Force Commander of MONUSCO in August 2010, he succeeded [[Babacar Gaye]].<ref name=appointment>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sga1255.doc.htm |title=Secretary-General names India's Lieutenant General Chander Prakash Force Commander |publisher=United Nations |date= |accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref> He himself was succeeded by Brazilian [[Divisional_general#Brazil|Divisional General]] [[Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz]] in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sga1407.doc.htm |title=Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz |publisher=United Nations |date= |accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref>


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==
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Latest revision as of 09:30, 27 October 2022

Chander Prakash
Chander Prakash (cropped).jpg
Born1953 (age 71–72)
AllegianceIndia, United Nations
Service/branchIndian Army
RankLieutenant general
Commands heldMONUSCO (2010–2013)
Battles/warsM23 rebellion
Awards

Chander Prakash Wadhwa SM, VSM, (born 1953) is a senior Indian Army Lt. General who was Force Commander of MONUSCO, the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He served from August 2010 until 31 March 2013.[1]

He joined the Indian Army in June 1973. From 1989 to 1990 he served as a military observer for the UNIIMOG mission in Iraq and Iran. He has also commanded a mountain division and a counter insurgency brigade. From January 2005 until February 2008 he was the military attaché of the Indian Embassy in Paris, France. His responsibilities included defensive cooperation with France and the Benelux-countries. He later became Additional Directorate General of Staff Duties at the Indian Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible for the peacekeeping operations of India.[1][2]

Prakash was appointed as Force Commander of MONUSCO in August 2010, he succeeded Babacar Gaye.[2] He himself was succeeded by Brazilian Divisional General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz in March 2013.[3]

Awards and decorations[edit]

Sena Medal ribbon.svg Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg
IND High Altitude Medal Ribbon.svg IND Videsh Seva Medal Ribbon.svg IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg
IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg MONUC Medal bar.gif UNOMIL Medal bar.gif
Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Special Service Medal Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Service Medal Videsh Seva Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal UN Mission in Congo Medal UN Mission in Liberia Medal

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Curriculum Vitae:Lieutenant General Chander Prakash, Force Commander, MONUSCO". MONUSCO, United Nations. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Secretary-General names India's Lieutenant General Chander Prakash Force Commander". United Nations. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "Secretary-General Appoints Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz". United Nations. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Babacar Gaye 		Force Commander of MONUSCO
2010–2013 		Succeeded by
Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz


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