Devendra Kumar Joshi
Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) (born 4 July 1954) is an Indian military official and politician. He is the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Vice Chairman of Islands Development Agency (IDA).[1][2]
D K Joshi | |
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 Admiral D. K. Joshi official portrait | |
| 14th Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| Assumed office 8 October 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Jagdish Mukhi |
| Chief of the Naval Staff | |
| In office 31 August 2012 – 26 February 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | Nirmal Kumar Verma |
| Succeeded by | Robin K. Dhowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Devendra Kumar Joshi 4 July 1954 Almora, Uttarakhand, India |
| Awards | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 1974–2014 |
| Rank |  
Admiral |
| Commands | Western Naval Command Andaman and Nicobar Command Eastern Fleet INS Viraat INS Ranvir INS Kuthar |
He was an Admiral in the Indian Navy and was the 21st Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy.[3][4]
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Indian Navy Vice Admiral D. K. Joshi (right) as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command
Admiral D. K. Joshi CNS Designate being welcomed by Outgoing CNS Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma for a ceremonial Parade at South Block, New Delhi
A. K. Antony at the Bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference 2013 in New Delhi on May 14, 2013. The Defence Secretary, Shri Shashikant Sharma and the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral D.K. Joshi are also seen
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi reviewing the progress towards the holistic development of islands, in New Delhi on June 30, 2018 (1)
VSI Airport inauguration
VSI Airport inauguration
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References
- ↑ "New governors appointed: All you need to know". The Times of India. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ "Who is Devendra Kumar Joshi?". Indian Express. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ "DK Joshi resigns".
- ↑ "Chief of Naval Staff Admiral DK Joshi Resigns". PIB. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.