Mid-Eastern Division
Introduction
PARAKRAM NAI SHAKTI
The Mid-Eastern Division Headquarters, with the motto, “Parakram Nai Shakti” (पराक्रम नै शक्ति) was established on May 12, 2017 (Baisakh 29, 2074) at Dharapani, Dhanusha and was relocated to Bardibas Sainik Shivir, Mahottari on February 16, 2020 (Falgun 04, 2076). Maj Gen Ishwor Hamal was the first General Officer Commanding (GOC) of this division. The successive GOCs of this division were Maj Gen Naresh Chandra Bhatta (Retd.), Maj Gen Suresh Kumar Karki (Retd) and Maj Gen Prem Dhoj Adhikari, Major General Sudarshan Silwal is the present GOC.
Biography of Major General Sudarshan Silwal
Major General Sudarshan Silwal, NDC, PSC, an alumnus of the Nepali Military Academy, was commissioned in 1889 to the Barda Bahadur Batallion, Nepali Army. During his 35 years of illustrious military career, he has held several command, staff and instructor appointments at home and abroad.
Throughout his distinguished military career, Major General Silwal has held significant command and staff appointments in a variety of roles and carries extensive experiences in military tactics, strategy, leadership and management. He has successfully commanded Infantry Company, Battalion and Brigade. He has held key appointments such as Director of Peacekeeping Operations, Deputy Commander of Western Command and Director General of Military Intelligence. Additionally, Major General Silwal has served as Training and Operations officer of Special Forces Battalion, Planning and Research Officer in National Security Council Secretariat. As an Instructor Major General Silwal has successfully served as Chief Instructor in Army Training School and had held the responsibility of Instructorship in Special Forces Training Wing for over a decade.
General Silwal has successfully completed training and courses to mention few, Advanced National Security training, Special Intelligence training, Special Forces Training, Peace Keeping Instructors training, Command and Staff Course, Higher Command and Management Course, Joint Special Forces Operations Planning Courses, Terrorism and Security Studies in home and aboard. He holds remarkable knowledge and experience in the field of counter terrorism and national security.
General Silwal has an extensive experience of serving in three distinct United Nations Missions of diverse nature and different regions of the world. His contributions have been significant and noteworthy, particularly during his tenure as Deputy Chief of Military Operations in MINUSTAH Haiti, Contingent’s Operations Officer at ONUB Burundi and as a Team Leader of United Nations Military Observer at UNPREDEP, Macedonia.
General Silwal’s professional development and academic achievements are extensive and reflect his dedication to his military career and promoting peace and stability in his country and the world at large. As an alumnus of the Army Staff College, Shivapuri and National Defense College, Bangladesh, George Marshall Center Germany, Joint Special Forces University, USA, he has earned a Masters in Defense and Security Studies (MSDS), Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka. Similarly, has received two advanced Masters Degrees from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, in Political Science and Public Administration.
Major General Silwal’s outstanding contributions to the military and to his country have been recognized as highly decorated officer with several prestigious awards and medals in his credit. SUPRABAL JANASEWA SHREE and GORKHA DAKCHHIN BAHU, which he is honored with, are among the highest ones awarded by the government of Nepal for exceptional dedication and contributions to the nation. He is married to Shree Laxmi and blessed with a son Avasyu. He is a keen golfer who loves travelling.
Army Commanders Mid-Eastern Division
Maj Gen Suresh Kumar Karki
Maj Gen Naresh Chandra Bhatta
