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Organization

CDM functions under the HQs Integrated Defence Staff (IDS). The College is commanded by a two-star officer in rotation from the three services. Presently, Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, PhD is the Commandant CDM. The College has a flat organization with five faculties: Faculty of Strategic and Behavioural Sciences (FSBS), Faculty of Resource Management (FRM), Faculty of Decision Sciences (FDS), Faculty of Research & Consultancy (FR&C) and Faculty of Planning, Administration & Training (FPAT). Each faculty is headed by a Brigadier/equivalent officer. The College has a Tri-Services representation of Faculty and Staff.

Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, PhD

COMMANDANT

Brig MK Sharma,
HF SBS

Faculty of SBS (OB &
SM)

Air Cmde Vivek Gupta, VM, HF RM

Faculty of RM (FM &
SCM)

Brig Amod Chadha, SM,
HF DS

Faculty of DS (OR, SA, ICT & PM)

Cmde Y V Ramakrishna HF R&C

Faculty of R&C (RM & Managerial Stats)

CMDE Prashant D Shidhaye

Faculty of PLG, ADM and TRG (PAT)
COMMANDANT

Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

COMMANDANT

An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024.  His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.

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