Major General VT Mathew Takes Command in Karnataka and Kerala

Major General VT Mathew takes over as General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area from Major General Ravi Murugan, following Murugan's 37 years of distinguished service. Mathew's illustrious career includes international peacekeeping missions and a recent role in the HQ Army Training Command.

Major General VT Mathew has assumed the role of General Officer Commanding (GOC) for Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area. The Ministry of Defence announced the transition, as Major General Ravi Murugan concluded his 37 years of exceptional service on July 1, passing the baton to Mathew.

Major General VT Mathew is an alumnus of Sainik School Kazakkotam, National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Commissioned into the 11 MADRAS Regiment in December 1988, he brings 35 years of distinguished service to his new appointment.

Mathew's extensive career includes key instructional, staff, and UN peacekeeping roles. Notably, he served as a Military Observer in the Democratic Republic of Congo and as Chief Operational Officer at Force HQ UNISFA in Sudan. Before this new command, Mathew was the Major General Staff (MGGS) (Doctrine) at the HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC).

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