Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026
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Government of India press release: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026
Key Facts
TypeAnnouncement
SourcePress Information Bureau
PublishedSunday, 14 June 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of DefenceMinistry of Home AffairsNSA
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesArmed ForcesDefence PSUsBorder Communities
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