VC Atul Anand is Additional Secretary, Military Affairs

Vice Admiral ( VC) Atul Anand took over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on Monday. Vice Admiral Atul Anand was commissioned into the executive branch of the Indian Navy on January 1, 1988. A recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), Vice Admiral Atul Anand has held several key appointments in his career. The post was previously held by Lt Gen Anil Puri, who superannuated on February 28, 2023.