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announcement PIB Sunday, 14 June 2026 NEW

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026

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Summary

Government of India press release: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026

Key Facts

Type Announcement
Source Press Information Bureau
Published Sunday, 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

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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