What is difference between CDS and Army Chief?

The Chief also heads the Department of Military Affairs. The CDS is a four-star officer selected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces. While being “first among equals” among the service chiefs, the CDS is a single-point military advisor to the defence minister.

When was CDS established?

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat was appointed the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on December 30, 2019. The recommendation for creating the post of CDS was first made after the 1999 Kargil War.

Why are CDS needed?

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) administers the operations of the three forces– the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and the Indian Navy. The Chief of Defence Staff also plays the role of military advisor on important defence and strategic issues for the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of India.

Who is CDS of India now?

When Gen Rawat was appointed the CDS on December 31, 2019, he also became the permanent chairman of the CoSC for his three-year term as well as the secretary of the new department of military affairs in the defence ministry.

Who is present COAS?

General Manoj Mukund Naravane
The current COAS is General Manoj Mukund Naravane, serving since 31 December 2019….Chief of the Army Staff (India)

Chief of the Army Staff
Indian Army
Status	Military branch chief
Abbreviation	COAS

Who is next army chief of india?

Chief of the Army Staff (1955–present)

No.	Name	Left office
25	General Dalbir Singh Suhag, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (born 1954)	31 December 2016
26	General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC (1958–2021)	31 December 2019
27	General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC (born 1960)	Incumbent