NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, SEPT 30
J Rajesh Kumar assumed the charge as new Director of Combat Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai. He succeeded V. Balamurugan, who was superaunnuated on Saturday.
J Rajesh Kumar was previously the Associate Director in CVRDE for Main Battle Tank Group and Project Director for prestigious Light Tank Project. He has also been awarded as Outstanding Scientist
He has played a key role in ramping up the order placement of 118 Arjun MBT Mk-1A tanks to the Indian Army (a big Make In India initiative) and significantly contributed for shaping up the first prototype of Light Tank. He possesses a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and completed his Masters in Military Vehicle Technology from Royal Military College of Science (RMCS), Cranfield University, United Kingdom.
