Lt. Gen. Arun Kumar Sahni

Lt. Gen. Arun Kumar Sahni is a Former Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. He is a decorated scholar–soldier, with 40 years of commissioned service in the Indian Army. In his last assignment, tenanting the second-highest rank of the army, he was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of one of the six operational commands of the Indian Army. He has displayed exceptional leadership ability to motivate his teams to achieve results far above expectations, be it along the disputed international borders against our neighbours or combatting insurgency in India and abroad. He has an admirable track record of being a high achiever throughout his career, starting with the ‘Sword of Honour’ and President’s Gold medal on commissioning to the Army, in 1976. Among several awards for his exceptional leadership skills and courage, he has been decorated with the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal by the President of India which is the second-highest medal for peacetime gallantry. He has also been conferred the coveted Param Vishist Seva Medal, by the President of India, for sustained meritorious service. Over 40 years, he has assumed many roles and duties. He has also represented the country as a military delegate at UN Headquarters at Geneva for the international conference debating the banning of land mines. He has trained with the British Army for a year and represented the country as a military diplomat for three years at the Embassy of India, Moscow, Russia. Contributing to the youth who will eventually lead our country has been a cause that is close to his heart. Towards this, he has been an Instructor at various Military Institutions within the 2 countries to impart basic & specialized training, not only to own officers, but also those from friendly foreign countries. He has actively participated and spoken at various seminars, conclaves and prestigious institutions/academic establishments such as the CII and YPO, on diverse subjects. An accomplished horseman and polo player, he has represented the country in Polo and Equestrian events at Jordan and Dubai. He aspires to contribute meaningfully to all levels of society through experience sharing and formal interface at the operational, directional and strategic level with all kinds of organizations.