New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM, has assumed the charge of Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy. He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 January 1989.
His tenure as Chief of Personnel will be marked by a number of important appointments, both afloat and ashore. After completing his specialisation Course in Communication and Electronic Warfare, Bhalla served on a number of frontline warships.
He has held commands at sea including, INS Nishank, INS Taragiri, INS Beas, and the coveted appointment of Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF). While serving as FOCEF, he was the Officer in Tactical Command for the prestigious President’s Fleet Review (PFR 22) and the Sea Phase of the Indian Navy’s flagship multinational exercise MILAN 22, which witnessed an unprecedented participation from Friendly Foreign Countries.
Bhalla has also held important staff appointments at the Naval Headquarters including Assistant Chief of Personnel (Human Resource Development). He has headed Officers training at the Naval Academy and has served in a diplomatic assignment overseas.
His distinguished service has been recognized by the Government of India as he has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, the Nao Sena Medal, and Commendations by the Chief of the Naval Staff and the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
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