about LT GEN Dr. DB SHEKATKAR, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (RETD)

1. Served in Army for 4 decades.
2. Participated in India-Pakistan war in 1965 in Kashmir. In 1971 in Western Theatre. He trained Mukti Bahini in Bangladesh before war of liberation.
3. During Kargil war in 1999 he was incharge of entire China front in Arunachal Pradesh which is claimed by China and is now called by them as South Tibet.
4. He was incharge of border management with China in Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar, Bhutan and part of border with Bangladesh.
5. He served extensively in North East combating insurgency (internal Revolt) in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and other areas.
6. He served in Bluestar operations in Punjab and later, combated terrorism as Brigadier in Punjab, as Major General in Kashmir and as Lt General in Assam and other parts of North East India.
7. He has experience of controlling communal violence in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
8. He served at Army Headquarters, New Delhi as Deputy Director General of Military operations, as Additional Director General of Military operations and as Director General of Perspective (Strategic) planning.
9. He served as member of “Joint Working Group” dealing with India-China boundary other disputes. He also served as member of “Expert Group” dealing with boundary dispute. He was member of drafting team of Peace and Tranquility Agreement signed during Prime Ministership of Shri Narsimha Rao.
10. He has participated in negotiations with China and also with Pakistan on Siachen Glacier issue.
11. He was member of India-USA Defence Cooperation and Strategic Partnership initiatives.
12. He forced a record number of terrorists in Kashmir (1267) trained in Afghanistan and Pakistan to give up terrorism and lead a normal life. This is a “record” probably in the world, after II world war where terrorists indoctrinated by “Religious Fundamentalism” gave up terrorism.
13. For his dedication, devotion, and contribution to national cause, he has been decorated three by President of India.
    1. First by Vishisht Seva Medal in 1981.
    2. Second by Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 1997.
    3. Third by Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2002.
14. His Academic Qualifications are :-
    1. B.Com., M.A. in Strategic Studies.
    2. M.Sc. and M.Phil in Defence Studies.
    3. Ph.D. in Management Science.
    4. Post Graduate Diploma in Ecology and Environment.
    5. Post Graduate Diploma in Weapons and Equipment Management.
15. He has Co-Authored 12 books on Security, Terrorism, Internal Security, and Intelligence. One book has been published in USA by Centre for American and Global Security, Bloomington.
16. After retirement he served as Chair Professor in Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Pune.
17. He is National President of Forum for Integrated Security of India.
18. He is associated with Large Number of Academic Institutions in Advisory Group and Governing Councils.
19. He devotes his time and energy to prepare the young generation to face challenges of 21st Century.
20. Travelled abroad extensively on official assignments.