Archive data: Person was Research Fellow at IDSA from July 2009 to March 2011
Joined IDSA
July 2009
Expertise
Military Communications and Technology, Operational Logistics and Administration, Military Environment and Climate change.
Education
M.Tech (comns) from Indore University
MBA (HR /PM) from Pune University
Senior Defence Management Course, Army War College.
Current Project
Capacity Building for Coping with Stress in Sub – conventional Warfare
Background
An alumni of National Defence Academy, the officer was commissioned into Army in 1983. The officer has commanded a Corps Operating Signal Regiment in Counter Insurgency Operations (OP RHINO) in Eastern Theatre. Richly experienced communication planner and executor, the officer was awarded COAS Commendation Card for displaying exceptional devotion to duty and tact in handling men and resources and dealing with local population & civil administration in CI environment. During a tenure with Rashtriya Rifles at Doda (J&K) for OP RAKSHAK and OP VIJAY , he was instrumental in acquiring land for Rashtriya Rifles and arranging release of awards to affected civilians in record time through effective liaison and coordination with state govt functionaries and local population in terrorist infested area apart from ensuring sound logistics support for the force including air maintenance of posts located at higher reaches. Has planned & handled mobilization and subsequent administration of a division size force on western borders during OP PARAKRAM. A keen trekker, he has travelled extensively in northern glaciated terrain. He, as Director ISTT at Integrated HQ of MOD(Army) before joining IDSA, was responsible for training and HRD of more than 90,000 personnel of Corps of Signals.
Publications
Research Fellow
E-mail: kcdixit[at]idsa[dot]in
Phone: +91 11 2671 7983
