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He took over from Lt Gen KR Rao, PVSM, AVSM,
VSM, who superannuated from service on 31 Jul
2010.
Lt Gen Nayanar has had a distinguished career
like that of his predecessor, and has held many
prestigious command and staff appointments, including
in counter insurgency environment. While at the
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence
(Army), he has held various appointments in Directorate
of Financial Planning and Military Secretary Branch.
He was the General Officer Commandant, School
of Artillery, since Jun 2009.
Lt Gen KR Rao in his 39 years of eventful career
has held various staff and command appointments
while serving in all terrains from Siachen to
the Deserts. He has the rare distinction of having
served in all the Strike Corps of the Indian Army
at various appointments including the General
Officer Commanding, Artillery Division. He has
also taken part in 1971 War and Operation Pawan
in Sri Lank.
As for Lt Gen Rao, his earlier appointment as
Director General Manpower and Personnel Services
include landmark contributions to the Indian Army
like VI Central Pay Commission, AVSC II Distribution
and Implementation Modalities, Granting Permanent
Commission to Women Officers, and Review of various
Entry Schemes to overcome the shortage of Officers.
He was also Commandant of the School of Artillery,
the Alma Mater of the Gunner fraternity. As the
Director General of Artillery he spearheaded the
modernization of Artillery and was instrumental
in given impetus to several acquisition of new
generation equipment.
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