Kathmandu, Aug 28: President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Ashok Raj Sigdel, as the Chief of the Army Staff to be effective from September 9.
The President has appointed Sigdel who has been taking charge as the Acting Chief of the Army Staff to the post of the Chief of the Army Staff on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal, the Office of the President said.
President Paudel is the Supreme Commander of the Nepali Army.
Who is Ashokraj Sigdel?
Lt. Gen. Sigdel pursued his Professional Military education both in Nepal and abroad. He is a graduate of the Army Command and Staff College, Shivapuri, Nepal, and the National Defence University, China. Additionally, he completed the Higher Command and Management Course at the Army War College in Nepal and the Defence Management Course in India. He also participated in various workshops and professional seminars both at national and international levels.
Apart from his military achievements, Lt. Gen. Sigdel holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the Tribhuvan University, Nepal and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the National Defence University, China.
During his 37-year illustrious career, Lt. Gen. Sigdel served in diverse staff and leadership roles at home and abroad. He has served as Commandant of the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School and commanded an Infantry Brigade and Division respectively. In addition, he served as the Director of the Directorate of Military Operations and the DG of the Department of Staff Duties, Policy and Plans. Furthermore, he held the position of Military Assistant to the Chief of the Army Staff.
Lt. Gen. Sigdel also led the Nepali Army delegation for the US-Nepal 3rd Land Force Talk in 2022 and served as the Secretary of the Covid Crisis Management Center (CCMC) during the Covid-19 pandemic 2019.
His extensive UN peacekeeping experience includes serving in challenging locations such as former Yugoslavia, Tajikistan, and Liberia.
Recognized for his meritorious service, Lt. Gen. Sigdel has been decorated with various distinguished national and international medals, including the Suprabal Janasewashree III for his outstanding contribution to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also received the COAS Commendation Badge twice.
Lt. Gen. Sigdel is married to Mrs. Nita Sigdel, and the couple has a son, Ashutosh Sigdel. Alongside his regular morning workout routine, he enjoys listening to music, reading books, and indulging his passion for trekking whenever time permits. #nepalArmy #AshokSigdel #NA
