Hyderabad, June 1 (Reporter) Major General Harsh Chhibber assumed command as the Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM) on Friday. An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption, and a passion for adventure, a Defence statement said on Saturday. Throughout his service, Major General Chhibber has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications in the Technical Staff Officers Course (TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA). Major General Chhibber's military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in the Eastern, Northern, and Western Sectors, including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion, and the ASC Training Centre. He has served as Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in the Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in the Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at the College of Defence Management. A prolific writer, he has authored many papers on technology absorption in the Indian Army and presented them at national seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units. Beyond his academic and military achievements, the General Officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer, and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army. His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards, including the coveted Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on Republic Day 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). As the Commandant of the College of Defence Management, his vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders...////...