Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia


Lt General Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia PVSM, AVSM**, YSM, VSM, was a lieutenant-general of the Indian Army who last served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command. A keen army aviator and a pioneer on Bofors guns, he has held important positions during his Military career. Post retirement as GOC-in-C, he had served as a Member, Armed Forces Tribunal for four years. Currently, he is the Director of a think tank, "Centre for Land Warfare Studies ", Delhi. Besides a number of articles and essays on strategic affairs, he authored a book, " Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond; Strategic Challenges to Resolve Naxalism."

Military Awards and Decorations




Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Yudh Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Special Service Medal
Siachen Glacier Medal
Paschimi Star
Sangram Medal
Operation Vijay Medal
Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Service Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal

Further Reading