Hyderabad: Major General G. Srinivas on Wednesday took charge as the new Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad. He replaces Lt Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, who has been promoted as Director General Information Systems.
Maj Gen Srinivas is a decorated Gunner Officer and an alumnus of both CDM and the National Defence College. Before his current posting, he handled operational logistics in the Western Command and played a key role in the recent Operation Sindoor.
Operational expertise and leadership focus
In his career, Maj Gen Srinivas has held several critical command and staff roles. He brings hands-on experience in joint operational planning, defence management, and strategic leadership—areas central to CDM’s mission.
CDM, a leading tri-services institution under the Indian Armed Forces, provides advanced management education. It aims to enhance joint operational effectiveness and leadership among senior officers.