| Nirmal Kumar Verma | |
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Verma as Vice Admiral in 2007. |
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| Born | November 14, 1950 |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/branch | Indian Navy |
| Years of service | July 1, 1970 - |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy (31 August, 2011- ) Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Flag Officer |
| Awards | Param Vishist Seva Medal Ati Vishist Seva Medal |
Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma (born November 14, 1950) is the current Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, having taken office on August 31, 2009.
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Born on November 14, 1950, he joined the Indian Navy at the age of 19.[1] He studied at Goethals Memorial School Kurseong, Royal Naval Staff College in the UK, and the Naval War College in the US.[2]
Verma took charge of the Naval Academy in Goa, and subsequently became commander of a series of Indian Navy ships, including INS Ranvir (D54) and INS Viraat, India's only aircraft carrier. He rose to the rank of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Eastern Naval Command, and was appointed Chief of the Indian Navy upon the retirement of Sureesh Mehta on August 31, 2009. During his career he has been awarded several decorations, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.[3]
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| Preceded by Sureesh Mehta |
Chief of the Naval Staff 2009–present |
Incumbent |