New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, AVSM, NM, has assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Jan 1, 1985 and is a submarine and navigation specialist.

In his career spanning over 37 years, he has held a variety of Command and Staff appointments both ashore and afloat. The Flag Officer has commanded INS Shalki, a Type 1500 Shishumar Class submarine, Cadets Training Ship INS Krishna, and Destroyer INS Rajput. He has also commanded INS Satavahana the Navy’s Submarine Training Establishment where he set up the School for Advanced Underwater Warfare.

He succeeds Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh who retired after more than 38 years of illustrious service on 31 Mar 2022. During the tenure of VAdm Ravneet Singh as DCNS, the Indian Navy witnessed a number of significant achievements that have elevated India’s global maritime stature, and is a testimony of his resolve, professional competence and dedication. /BI/