"Creation of the Department of Military Affairs with requisite military expertise and institutionalisation of the post of CDS is a momentous and comprehensive reform that will help our country face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare," Modi said. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2020After the appointment of General Bipin Rawat as India's first Chief of Defence Staff, Modi congratulated him and wished him luck for his new responsibilities. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2020Former Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat was appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on December 30. However, the government on Sunday amended the Army rules to change the retirement age of tri-Service chief and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to 65 years. The decision to amend the rules has been taken so a service chief can be appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) after retirement.

Source: dna January 01, 2020 09:00 UTC