Ashwani Kumar Channan

Maj Gen AK Channan, PVSM, SM, VSM is a retired artillery officer of the Indian Army. He served for 38 years and held various command and staff appointments in operational areas. He also served in the Direcorate of Perspective Planning at Army Headquarters and was the first ADG of Army Design Bureau.

Career He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasala, and National Defence College, Delhi. He is graduated from the DSSC, Wellington. and completed the HC from AWC, Mhow. He is a prolific writer. He retired on 31 August 2020.

Awards and decorations During his military career of 38 years, he has been awarded Param Vishist Sewa Meda l in 2020 and Sena Medal in 2015.