Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi, an anti-submarine warfare specialist, has taken over as the 21st Navy chief, succeeding Admiral Nirmal Verma who retired on 31 August, 2012.
Admiral Joshi who will have a three-year tenure.
Admiral Joshi, who was the Western Naval Commander, has taken over the force at a time when it is set to operate two aircraft carriers and induct a large number of