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Cover Story: Decorated Duo
They are as decorated a couple as can be. He has been the 19th Chief of Army Staff of the prestigious Indian Army, the second largest army in the world. She is a doctor, a Captain (Retd.) of the Indian Army and a former President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA). He led the Indian army in the Kargil War and spearheaded Operation Vijay, which led to Pakistan’s defeat, while she helped keeping the morale of the soldiers and their families up during the war. Meet Dr. Ranjana and General (Retd.) Ved Prakash Malik, a couple who is an inspiration for every Indian. Corporate Citizen chats with India’s Decorated Duo about the life in the army, secret of their marriage, and how the armed forces transforms not just the individuals, but also the entire families
On their Career Choice
General Malik: There were many reasons. Primarily, it was because of my family. A large number of people from my family have been in the armed forces, and I wanted to follow the suit. The other reason is that in 1955, when I joined the NDA, the Armed forces was a very respected organisation, and at a time when India was newly independent and we didn’t have a lot of job opportunities. The options for me were either to become an engineer or join the Army as an officer. Fortunately, I got through the NDA entry examinations, and soon after I finished my matriculation, I joined the Army, and I haven’t regretted it since.
Ranjana Malik: I grew up in Dehradun, where the Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located. Growing up, I would see cadets all around the city, and I became inspired by their values and discipline. At that time, I completed my medical degree from Lady Hardinge Medical College in Delhi, and then joined the Armed Forces, where I was commissioned as a Captain. I served the Army for five years, after which I joined the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) as a doctor, and was with the institution for 20 years. I took premature retirement w
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Son: Pallavi & Rajesh Malik
Daughters: Rashmi & Sanjiv Khanna
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Sister: Ramesh & Col. V.K. Chadha
Grandchildren: Ira & Siddharth Khanna, Savar Suri, Shivin Suri, Rudraksh Malik
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Military no longer a right choice today: Ex-Army chief Ved Prakash Malik
"Throughout my service, I have always believed that the man behind the gun is more important. We have to look after the man behind the gun. There has been a static erosion of soldiers' status within the government and in society also," Malik said during a plenary session at the "India Ideas Conclave" which kicked off here today.
"This is reflected in the qualitative and quantitative dilution of military rank and file," Malik, who was the Army chief during the Kargil War, said.
"By taking away its pride, status and making career unattractive, the military is no longer a right choice today, which I believe is neither good for military nor for the nation," he added.
"We are talking not only about what the government sometimes give, but what hurts me more is the manner in which it is given. I think this hint of mine would be obvious to everybody," he said without mentioning the OROP issue.
Malik further said that considering the globalised security challenges, the territorial defencewould be our primary concern.
"India has to be a strategic stabiliser. We are in the middle. We have so many nations around. I believe our stability is most important for the subcontinent," he added.
( Originally published on Nov 04, 2016 )
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General Ved Prakash Malik (born 1 November 1939 in Dera Ismail Khan, North West Frontier Province, British India) served as the 19th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army from 30 September 1997 till 30 September 2000.
Malik has received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service to the Indian Army and to the nation; He was the Army Chief during the Kargil War.
General VP Malik was born on 1st Nov 1939 at Dera Ismail Khan, NWFP, now in Pakistan . Alumni of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy , Dehradun, he was commissioned into 3 SIKH LI on 7th Jun 1959. He commanded Infantry Brigade in Jammu & Kashmir where he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). In Dec 1989, he was appointed General Officer Commanding, Mountain Division and in Aug 1992, he assumed command of Corps in Punjab, where he oversaw anti-militancy operations in the state. In Jul 1995, he was appointed General Officer Commanding -in- Chief Southern Command before moving to Army Headquarters as Vice Chief of Army Staff in August 1996. He was decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in 1996. He assumed the charge of Indian Army as the 19th Chief of Army Staff on 1st Oct 1997. Concurrently with the appointment, he took over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee of India with effect from 1st Jan 1999. He coordinated and oversaw the planning and execution of Operation Vijay to successfully defeat Pakistan's attempted intrusion in Kargil sector during May to Jul 1999. He was felicitated with the 'Excellence in Leadership' award by the Atur Foundation, Pune and also the `Distinguished Fellowship' of the Institute of Directors, New Delhi in 1999. The Doon Citizens' Council gave him the 'Pride of the Nation' award in Jul 2000. He was Colonel of the Sikh Light Infantry from 1990 to 1998, and