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Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Age: 60 Years
Wife: Shashi Tripathi
Religion: Hinduism

Dinesh Tripathi

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionIndian Navy Personnel
Famous ForBeing the 26th Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Military Career
Service/BranchIndian Navy
RankFour-star Admiral
Service Years1 July 1985 - present
Stream/BranchExecutive
Service Number02904-Z
CommandsShip Commands
• INS Trishul (F43)
• INS Kirch (P62)
• INS Vinash (K47)

Others
• Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (19 June 2019 - July 2020)
Dinesh Kumar's photo taken after he took over as the Commandant of the INA
• Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Fleet (15 January 2018 - 30 March 2019)
Dinesh Tripathi taking over as FOC-in-C of the Eastern Fleet
• Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command (3 January 2024 - 30 April 2024)
Dinesh Kumar Tripathi handing over the charge of the Western Fleet to another officer
Designations (major ones)• Director of Naval Operations

• Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet, Mumbai

• Principal Director Network Centric Operations

• Principal Director Naval Plans

• Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy and Plans), Naval Headquarters

• Chief of Personnel (1 June 2021 - 28 February 2023)
A photo of Dinesh taken while he was taking charge as Chief of Personnel
• Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (3 January 2024 - 30 April 2024)
Dinesh's photo taken while he was taking over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff
• Chief of Naval Staff (30 April 2024 - present)
Admiral Hari standing next to Dinesh Tripathi after handing him over the command of the Indian Navy
Military Decorations• Param Vishisht Seva Medal (26 January 2024)
• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (26 January 2019)
• Nau Sena Medal
• Samanya Seva Medal
• Sainya Seva Medal
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi's photo in his uniform with all the medals on his chest
Personal Life
Date of Birth15 May 1964 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)60 Years
BirthplaceMadwar Village, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh
Zodiac signTaurus
NationalityIndian
SchoolSainik School, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
College/University• National Defence Academy, Khadawasla, Pune
• Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala
• Defence Service Staff College (DSSC), Wellington
• Naval War College, Goa
• U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island
Educational Qualification(s)• Bachelor's degree from the National Defence Academy
• M.Sc in Strategic Studies at DSSC
• M Phil in Defence & Management Studies at Naval War College
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Blood GroupA+
Dinesh's blood group written on the left side of his uniform
HobbiesReading
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseShashi Tripathi (Artist, President of the Naval Wife's Welfare Association)
A photo of Sashi Tripathi
ChildrenSon- 1 (lawyer)
ParentsFather- Muni Prasad Tiwari (deceased; compounder in the health department)
Mother- Rajni Tripathi (homemaker)
Dinesh Kumar Tripathi's mother giving him her blessings
SiblingsBrother(s)- 2
• Virendra Tripathi (younger; died in 2016)
• Dhananjay Tripathi (younger; software engineering in London)
Sister- 1
• Shashikala
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)Rs. 2,50,000 + Other Allowances given to a CNS (as of 2021)

Admiral R. Hari Kumar with Dinesh Tripathi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

  • Dinesh Kumar Tripathi did his primary education in his village in a local school.
  • In 5th class, he enrolled at the Sainik School in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, after passing an all-India exam.
  • In school, he performed well academically and never received punishment.
  • He appeared for the entrance examination of the Pune-based National Defence Academy after completing his schooling. At NDA, he opted for the science stream and became part of the Naval Academy.
  • After completing three years of rigorous military training, Tripathi joined the Indian Naval Academy (INA), where he completed the military training module.
  • Tripathi is considered to be an expert in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
  • He was declared the best student at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and was awarded the Thimayya Medal.
  • For standing first in the order of merit at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was awarded the Robert E Bateman International Prize.
  • Under his command, INS Kirch received the flag of honour in 2005 from President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam during a fleet review.
  • At INS Mumbai (D62), a Delhi-class Guided-missile destroyer, Dinesh Tripathi served as an executive officer.
  • He received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2019 while commanding the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet.
  • On 20 November 2019, the Indian Naval Academy was declared one of the finest military institutes in India and was honoured with the President’s Colour, the highest honour a military training establishment can receive from the government.

    President of India Ram Nath Kovind presenting President's Colour at the Indian Naval Academy

    President of India Ram Nath Kovind presenting President’s Colour at the Indian Naval Academy

  • He has participated in and led different fleets of the Indian Navy in various international naval competitions and reviews.

    Dinesh Tripathi receiving a Guard of Honour from the Russian Navy during Exercise INDRANavy18

    Dinesh Tripathi receiving a Guard of Honour from the Russian Navy during Exercise INDRANavy18

  • Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the former Northern Army Commander, is Dinesh Tripathi’s classmate and a good friend.
  • He played an important role in the completion and testing of India’s first indigenous aircraft career INS Vikrant.

    Dinesh Kumar onboard an aircraft career of the Indian Navy

    Dinesh Kumar onboard an aircraft career of the Indian Navy

  • Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has also served as an instructor at various naval institutes in India.
  • He is an avid reader and likes to read about International Relations, Military History, and the Art and Science of Leadership.
  • On 30 April 2024, he became the Indian Navy’s 26th Chief and took command of the force from R. Hari Kumar in New Delhi.

    Admiral Tripathi inspecting the Guard of Honour after taking over as the CNS in New Delhi

    Admiral Tripathi inspecting the Guard of Honour after taking over as the CNS in New Delhi

  • Following his taking over as the chief, Tripathi became a member of the National Security Council, Defence Planning Committee, and Defence Acquisition Council.

    Dinesh being congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    Dinesh being congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi