Admiral Joshi is New Indian Navy Chief

In his 38-year service till now, Admiral Joshi has commanded guided missile corvette INS Kuthar, guided missile destroyer INS Ranvir and India's lone aircraft carrier INS Viraat.

He has also been awarded the Nausena Medal, Vishist Seva Medal and Yudh Seva Medal, respectively, while commanding these warships. Subsequently, he commanded the Eastern Fleet, when Ati Vishist Seva Medal was awarded to him.

Admiral Joshi has also commanded the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the only tri-service integrated formation of the country and was awarded the Param Vishist Seva Medal during this time.

Later, he served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC).

Admiral Joshi is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, an alumnus of the Mumbai-based College of Naval Warfare and the capital-based National Defence College. He was also the defence advisor in the Indian high commission in Singapore from 1996 to 1999.

He is married to Chitra Joshi and the couple has two daughters.