Appointments
CDM, Secunderabad Commandant Major General G. Srinivas assumes leadership


By Kajal Sharma - 03 Oct 2025 09:21 PM
The commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, is now Major General G. Srinivas. Lieutenant General Harsh Chhibber, who was elevated to the post of Director General Information Systems, will be replaced by him.Major General Srinivas was responsible for the planning and implementation of operational logistics in the Western Command theater prior to his appointment at CDM. During Operation Sindoor, a crucial military operation, he was in charge of the logistical framework. His work made sure that supplies moved smoothly, that resources were coordinated, and that troops in front regions were supported. The Indian Army's capacity to carry out extensive logistical operations in difficult terrain was put to the test during Operation Sindoor, and Major General Srinivas's leadership was crucial to guaranteeing effectiveness and prompt completion.One of the top tri-services schools under the Integrated Defence Staff is the College of Defence Management (CDM), which is situated in Secunderabad. Senior officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force receive advanced management training from it.
In order to prepare officers to handle the intricacies of contemporary combat, strategic leadership, and resource optimization, CDM is essential. In order to prepare officers for leadership roles in multi-domain warfare, joint operations, and technology transformation in the armed forces, the school focuses on fusing management principles with defense plans.Major General G. Srinivas is an experienced Indian Army officer who has held several staff and operations positions. His career has revolved around his expertise in operational planning and logistics, especially under duress. He is renowned for his creative planning and strategic vision, and he has put in place procedures that have improved the Army's resource usage effectiveness. It is anticipated that his nomination as Commandant of CDM will enhance and modernize the training program even further, especially in the fields of defense resource management, logistics, and technological integration.Major General Srinivas now has the duty of overseeing an organization that forms the strategic leadership core of the Indian Armed Forces after assuming command of CDM. His extensive military background and logistical know-how will probably offer new insights into future readiness, joint-service coordination, and defense education. As CDM maintains its objective of providing officers with the information and skills to meet the demands of a constantly changing security environment, this leadership shift also represents a crucial milestone for the organization.