Anil Senger

Maj General Anil Sengar, YSM, VSM has had an inspirational career on all counts. He is a recipient of the 'Sword of Honour' and the 'Gold Medal' at the Indian Military Academy in June 1979. He commanded 5 GUARDS, which he sees as the Golden Hour of his career, a Rashtriya Rifles Sector in the Valley and a division in a Strike Corps. He was the Deputy GOC of a division under raising in the North East. He packs a huge amount of experience having served in varied operational environments across the breadth of the country, both as an Infantryman and as a Mechanised Forces officer. His inspirational and fearless style of command left a legacy as a 'Soldier of Conscience' that endeared him to his command and set the leadership bar very high. He continues to inspire the next generation long after he hanged his boots. Decorated for excellence in combat leadership, he also served as part of the UN Mission in Cambodia and as a Defence Attach?. He was awarded the Mdeal of Honour, Silver Degree, by the Government of Lebanon, when posted as the Defence Attach?' to Turkey accredited to Syria and Lebanon. He is an M. Phil. in Social Sciences from IIPA, New Delhi, where he was awarded the 'Gold Medal for All Round Excellence'. Believing that a graveyard is the richest place of regrets and untapped intellectual brilliance, the soldier sheathed his sword and unleashed his pen inspiring the new generation of officers through his writings. He has chosen to die empty by pledging to donate his organs and sharing his unique experiences through six popular books on various subjects. A diehard soldier, he is a passionate motivational speaker and a prolific writer. He shares his experiences with the next generation of soldiers as a payback obligation to the organization that he holds dear.