New Delhi, May 1 -- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was accorded a ceremonial Tri-Service Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns in Delhi on Thursday as he assumed the role of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC).

The prestigious ceremony marked his appointment, succeeding Lt General JP Mathew, who superannuated on Wednesday. The General Officer had been holding the appointment of CISC since April 2023.

Lt Gen Mathew has spent over four glorious decades in the military, including holding a two-year tenure at the helm of the Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff.

Meanwhile, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who earlier headed the Indian Air Force's Prayagraj-based Central Air Command, will be taking over the charge as the CISC.

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