
CDS to head Department of Military Affairs with mix of civilian, military officers
Tuesday, December 24, 2019, 8:23 PM
The Centre on Tuesday announced India's first Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) who will head the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The department will have expertise in managing military affairs with a mix of civilian and military officers. According to government sources, the armed forces will fall under the ambit of Department of Military Affairs. The CDS will also have a second role to play.
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