General Manoj Mukund Naravane is a senior officer in the Indian Army, who served as the Chief of Army Staff from December 2019 to September 2021. He was commissioned into the Rajputana Rifles in 1980 and has held various key positions throughout his career, including commanding a corps and serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff. During his tenure, General Naravane focused on modernizing the army and enhancing its operational readiness. He played a significant role in addressing security challenges along the Line of Actual Control with China and in counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.