 He was also server as a United Nations mission to Angola.During his career, he has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2020), Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (2018), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, the Sena Medal, the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service.In July 2019, he was appointed to succeed Manoj Mukund Naravane as GOC-in-C, Eastern Command when the latter becomes Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on 31 August.