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General Bipin Rawat , born on 16 March 1958 in Pauri, Uttarakhand, was an important personality of the Indian Armed Forces. He wrote history by being the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of... Learn about the life and achievements of the late General Bipin Rawat , the first Chief of Defence Staff of India, who was honored with a statue in Dehradun. Find out his military career highlights, key achievements, and decorations and awards. India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat , was killed in a helicopter crash in 2021. He was a scholar soldier, a military reformer, and a visionary leader, according to Vice Chief of Army Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani. Bipin Rawat (1958-2021) was a four-star general who served as the first Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces. He also held the posts of Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Army Staff, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.