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Bipin Rawat (1958-2021) was a four-star general who served as the first Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces. He also held the posts of Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Army Staff, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. On December 30 2019, General Bipin Rawat was appointed the first Chief of Defence Staff of the newly created position to increase coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He assumed charge on January 1 2020, a historic moment in Indian military history. Learn about the life and achievements of the late General Bipin Rawat , the first Chief of Defence Staff of India, who was honored with a statue in Dehradun. Find out his military career highlights, key achievements, and decorations and awards. General Bipin Rawat , who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, was India's most senior defence official. He was appointed as the country's first chief of defence staff (CDS) in 2019, and...