Vikas Rohella


Vikas Rohella

Lieutenant General Vikas Rohella
AllegianceIndia
BranchIndian Army
RankLieutenant General
UnitCorps of Engineers
Awards AVSM, Bar to Sena Medal

Vikas Rohella is a senior officer of the Indian Army who currently serves as the Engineer-in-Chief (E-in-C) of the Army, heading the Corps of Engineers and advising the Service and the Ministry of Defence on engineering and infrastructure matters.[1]

Military career

Rohella was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers and has held a range of staff and command appointments related to infrastructure, land management and environmental planning for the Service.

As DGLWE he oversaw Army-wide policies on land, works and environmental management and represented the Corps in national-level forums. During this tenure he also served as Colonel Commandant of the Bombay Engineer Group.[2][3][4]

On 4 October 2025 he formally assumed charge as Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army.[1]

Awards and decorations

The general officer has been awarded the Sena Medal twice.[5]

Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal
Samanya Seva Medal Operation Vijay Star Siachen Glacier Medal Operation Vijay Medal
Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal
50th Independence Anniversary Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. ^ a b "Lieutenant General Vikas Rohella assumes appointment of Engineer-in-Chief". ADGPI – Indian Army. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Col Comdt Bombay Sappers visits 201 CEDU". Surya Command (Official). 2 June 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Lt Gen Vikas Rohella visits 201 CEDU to enhance Counter-IED preparedness". SSBCrack. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Lt Gen Vikas Rohella, DG Land Works & Environment addresses CDM/IDS event". HQ IDS (Official). Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards 2024 – Indian Army List" (PDF). Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2025.