A significant milestone in his career came when he became the first officer 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. Notably, he served as the Colonel of the Kumaon and Naga Regiments and the Kumaon Scouts. His exceptional leadership and dedication to duty have been widely recognized, and his selection for the Assam Vaibhav Award is a testament to his illustrious career.
As the Chief Minister of Assam announces his selection, Lieutenant General Kalita’s name will forever be etched in the annals of Assam’s history, and his contributions to the nation’s defense will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.
