General Manoj Naravane served as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff from December 2019 to April 2022. Commissioned into the 7th Battalion, the Sikh Light Infantry, in 1980, he has, in an illustrious career spanning over four decades, served in active peacekeeping and diplomatic roles abroad and commanded operations along India's most sensitive frontiers. In recognition of his distinguished service to the nation, he has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.
Since retiring from the Army, General Naravane has served on several advisory boards and contributes regularly to national discourse through the media, industry forums, and think tanks. He made his foray into the literary world in 2024 with his debut novel, The Cantonment Conspiracy.
When the General isn't tapping away at his keyboard, you'll probably find him on the golf course or babysitting his five-year-old grandson, Arvin — who is as much of a handful as a platoon of jawans from his beloved regiment.
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