On November 01, 2025, Lieutenant General Avinash Das, an ENT surgeon with approximately four decades of experience in the Armed Forces Medical Services, assumed charge as the Commandant of the Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), New Delhi. He is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and was previously Commandant, Command Hospital (Northern Command), where he was instrumental in shifting Command Hospital, Udhampur to a new facility. Lt Gen Avinash Das has earned accolades including COAS, CISC, and GOC-in-C commendation cards. This information was posted by PIB Delhi on November 02, 2025, at 2:35 PM. Release ID: 2185450.
Key Entities Referenced
Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), Delhi Cantt: A military hospital where Lt Gen Avinash Das has assumed the role of Commandant.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry under which the described appointment falls.
Lt Gen Avinash Das: The individual who has taken over as Commandant of Army Hospital Research & Referral.
Armed Forces Medical Services: The medical services organization Lieutenant General Avinash Das is affiliated with.
Ministry of Defence
Lt Gen Avinash Das takes over as
Commandant of Army Hospital Research &
Referral, Delhi Cantt
Posted On: 02 NOV 2025 2:35PM by PIB Delhi
Lieutenant General Avinash Das, an accomplished ENT surgeon with nearly four decades of
experience in the Armed Forces Medical Services, assumed charge as the Commandant of the Army
Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), New Delhi on November 01, 2025.
An alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, he brings with him a rich blend of clinical
expertise, leadership and experience across key administrative & command appointments. He has
held important positions including Senior Advisor in Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt and Command
Hospital, Lucknow. Throughout his illustrious career, Lt Gen Avinash Das has demonstrated
exemplary leadership and dedication, earning numerous accolades, including COAS, CISC, and
GOC-in-C commendation cards.
As Commandant, Command Hospital (Northern Command), he was instrumental in shifting the entire
Command Hospital, Udhampur to a new, state-of-the-art hospital building.
His appointment as Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R) is expected to further elevate the
hospital’s standards, drawing from his vast experience to provide exceptional medical care to the
Armed Forces and beyond. He aims to build on the hospital’s legacy by driving innovation and
excellence in patient care, medical research and education.
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