Rana Pratap Kalita

Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM is a former general officer in the Indian Army. He served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Eastern Command. He previously commanded the III Corps at Dimapur.

Early life and education He was born in Rangia of Kamrup District to Jogendra Kalita & Renu Kalita. He is an alumnus of Sainik School, Goalpara. He then attended the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy.

Military career General Kalita was commissioned in 9 Kumaon Regiment on 9 June 1984 from Indian Military Academy Dehradun. He had commanded III Corps and was the Chief of Staff of Eastern Command. He also served as Director General - Manpower Planning and Personnel Services at Army Headquarters. General Kalita is a recipient of PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM and VSM.

He became the first person from Assam to hold the charge of General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command. He succeeded Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on his elevation to Vice Chief of the Army Staff. The General Officer was also the Colonel of the KUMAON & NAGA Regiment and KUMAON SCOUTS.

Personal life General Kalita is married to Mrs Nisha Kalita; the couple have two children. Their son is commissioned in the Army and is a serving officer in 9 KUMAON, and their daughter is a lecturer in Delhi University.