Uttar Pradesh
CDS Bipin Rawat Auditorium Inaugurated
- 10 Dec 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
CM Yogi Adityanath unveiled a statue of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on his fourth death anniversary.
Key Points
- Venue: The statue was inaugurated at Sainik School, Gorakhpur, where India’s first auditorium, named after General Rawat, was also inaugurated.
- Organising Body: The statue installation was undertaken by the GBR Memorial Foundation of India.
- Booklet Release: CM released a commemorative booklet detailing the life, service and contributions of General Rawat.
- Purpose: The event aimed to honour Rawat’s military leadership, national service and role in strengthening India’s defence preparedness.
- Public Message: CM highlighted Rawat as a symbol of discipline, duty and national commitment, urging students to draw inspiration from his life.
- National Vision: The CM linked Rawat’s legacy with PM Modi’s “Panch Pran” vision, portraying him as a warrior devoted to national goals.
Chief of Defence Staff
- The CDS is the highest-ranking military officer in India, serving as the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-service matters and heading the Department of Military Affairs (DMA).
- The position was created to enhance jointness and coordination among the three services – Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- CDS is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and a member of the Defence Acquisition Council.
