Brigadier V S Chauhan has assumed charge as the Group Commander of NCC Group Chandigarh, succeeding Brigadier Harpreet Singh, who retired on December 31, 2024.

Brig V S Chauhan was commissioned into the 5th Battalion (Special Forces), the Parachute Regiment and was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour from Indian Military Academy on commissioning. He is an awardee of Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) for his contribution to anti-terrorism operations in J&K.

Brig Chauhan brings extensive experience, having commanded 10 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion in Doda District and a Brigade along the Line of Control in High Altitude Area. He has also served as Director Threat Assessment & Strategic Operations in CBRN Section at Army HQ and served as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to two Presidents of India - Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma and Shri KR Narayanan. He is also a distinguished alumnus of the US Army's John F Kennedy Special Warfare Centre.

Brig Chauhan will now spearhead the NCC Group Chandigarh, comprising 4 units, including Air Squadron and Naval Unit. This group trains over 5,000 cadets from 54 colleges and schools. Brig Chauhan's prior experience as NCC Group Commander in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, will greatly benefit his new role.

After taking over, Brig Chauhan held a formal meeting with Shri Rajiv Verma, Advisor to UT Chandigarh, to discuss NCC-related issues and synchronize their efforts for enhanced collaboration.