R. S. Raman

Lieutenant General R. S. Raman PVSM   AVSM   YSM
Allegiance	India
Branch	Indian Army
Rank	Lieutenant General
Unit	Infantry of the Indian Army
Commands	114th Infantry Brigade 3rd Infantry Division

Raghavachari Santhana Raman is a three star general of the Indian Army, presently serving as the Director General Military Intelligence. ^{[1] [2]}

Military Career

Raman was commissioned in the Infantry of the Indian Army. ^[3]

He has commanded 114 Infantry Brigade at Leh and 3 Infantry Division at Ladakh. ^[4] He frequently participated in delegations engaging with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including interactions during the Chinese Spring Festival and the first HADR exercise between the Chushul and Moldo Garrisons. He met several senior PLA officers in different times. ^{[5] [6]} At present, he is leading the Directorate of Military Intelligence. ^[7]

During his career, he has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Yudh Seva Medal. ^[3]

References

1. Singh, Dalip (2024-06-13). "VR models need for Defence Military: Gen RS Raman, Director General". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
2. Singh, Mayank (2023-06-10). "Indian Army gets new DGs of Intelligence, Information Warfare and Strategic Planning". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
3. "President approves Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous & 305 defence decorations on the eve of Republic Day 2025".
4. Excelsior, Daily (2021-01-22). "Srinagar Corps, Karu (Leh), Rajouri likely to get new GOCs". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
5. "Indian, Chinese troops meet, vow to maintain peace on LAC". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
6. "Indian, Chinese troops meet on LAC, commit to cordial ties". The Economic Times. 2018-07-12. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 2025-11-16.
7. Padmanabhan, Keshav (2024-04-23). "Iranian Army a 'stabilising force' in Persian Gulf, says India's Military Intelligence chief". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-11-18.