Lieutenant General D. B. Shekatkar PVSM, AVSM, VSM is a retired Indian army officer. He was commissioned on 30 June 1963 into the Maratha Light Infantry. He is currently the chancellor of Sikkim Central University.[1][2][3][4]
D. B. Shekatkar | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Education | M.Phil in Defence Studies Ph.D in Management Science Ph.D in Defence & Strategic Studies PhD in Psychological Warfare |
| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 30 June 1963 – 2002 |
| Unit | Maratha Light Infantry |
Role in Kashmir
editGeneral Shekatkar was instrumental in the surrender of 1267 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir who had been trained in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Post surrender the militants returned to normal life.[5]
The largest number of surrenders in a day also took place under Shekatkar's command in 1995 when he was a major general — 95 militants surrendered in Aragam and Malanam in Baramulla district on 1 October which was the largest surrender of militants in the valley till then. Majority of the militants were from Hizbul Mujaheddin.[6]
Served as Commandant of Infantry School.[7]
Shekatkar Committee was formed by centre under ministry of defence to suggest steps for enhancing combat capability of the armed forces.some of the recommendations are 1.closure of military farms and army postal establishments in peace locations 2.more recruitment of clerical staff and drivers in the army 3.to improve efficiency of the National cadet corps
References
edit- ^ "Chancellor". Central University of Sikkim. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Bengrut, Dheeraj (27 March 2019). "I will work on students' skill development, says Shekatkar on his new role as chancellor of Sikkim Central University". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Joshi, Yogesh (4 September 2017). "Face to Face with Lt Gen (retd) DB Shekatkar: Islam, violence and army reforms". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Kulkarni, Sushant (21 April 2020). "Shekatkar Committee recommendations: Defence minister holds meeting with CDS, service chiefs, top MoD officials on implementation". The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Masih, Archana (19 April 2017). "Kashmir is a battle of the mind". Rediff. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Summary of World Broadcasts: Asia, Pacific. British Broadcasting Corporation. 1995.
- ^ "Latest Releases".
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