Mangaluru-origin Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza assumes command of MILIT Pune


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Pune, Jul 9: In a noteworthy development at the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune, India, command has officially transitioned from Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria to Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza. This ceremony marks a significant change in leadership at one of the ministry of defence’s premier educational institutions.

MILIT plays a vital role in training officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well as participants from allied foreign nations. The institute specializes in the Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC), designed to prepare mid-career officers for senior command and staff positions.

Lt Gen JP Mathew, chief of integrated defence staff (CISC), along with all ranks at the headquarters integrated defence staff, extended their best wishes to Rear Admiral D’Souza. They expressed confidence in his ability to lead the institute in nurturing the 'Techno Warriors' of the Indian Armed Forces.

Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza did his schooling from St Aloysius College and his BE (E&C) from SJCE, Mysore. He was then commissioned in the Indian Navy in 1991.

Son of the late Lancelot D’Souza and the late Winnifred D’Souza from Kalpane, Kulshekar.He is married to Shylon D’Souza, daughter of the late AB Rodrigues and Florine Rodrigues. They are blessed with two sons Nihal and Shawn.

He has had an accomplished carrier of 33 years in the Indian Navy. Prior to taking over as commandant of the MILIT Pune, he was the chief staff officer (Technical) of the eastern naval command. His other appointments include being the principal director for weapon equipment at naval headquarters, general manager (R) of naval dockyard, Mumbai. During his illustrious carrier he has served onboard various naval ships like the aircraft carrier Viraat, Missile Corvette INS Kirch and Destroyer INS Mysore as electrical officer.

He is an alumunus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington where he did his staff course and also the Naval War College, Goa where he underwent his naval higher command course.

For his distinguished service in the Indian Navy, he was awarded the ‘Nau Sena Medal’ by the President of India in 2018.

 

 

 

  

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  • leena saldanha, Bondel/mangalore

    Wed, Jul 10 2024

    Nelson sir kudos to you on your new assignment. wish you good luck and it will take you to greater heights. We are proud of you its an additional colorful feather to all Mangaloreans. Your sincere and hard work has made this possible.

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  • Ronald Fernandes, Kalpane,Kulshekar

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations Nelson on reaching esteemed high position and wishing you every success on your new role.

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  • Valerian Fernandes, Kalpane Kulshekar/Bangalore

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations Nelson on your new assignment of Rear Admiral. A proud moment for all Mangaloreans. Wishing you very success and the very best in all that you do. Congratulations to Shylu, Nihal and Shawn.

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Heartiest Congratulations. Really proud of Rear Admiral D'Zouza's achievements as a Mangalorean.

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  • Susan and Alwyn Noronha, Gurugram/Surathkal

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations Nelson. With the wonderful support you receive from your family, specially Shylon, you are bound to succeed further. All the very best and do well

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  • Victor Nobby Sequeira, Kirem, Damaskatte - Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Dear Rear Admiral Nelson, Congratulations. You are a source of pride for our community. I pray to Almighty God to bless you with good health, wisdom, strength, and courage to fulfill the mission assigned to you. Amen. I am always fond of seeing men in this white uniform, as my uncle Ambrose Sequeira served in the Indian Navy for 25 years.

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations admiral.

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  • Cedric Alvares, Bondel, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulation Nelson

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations to you dear Admiral Nelson D'souza....May god bless you in your future endeavors....

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  • Preetham DSa, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations Nelson on your new role. Wishing you the very best and am sure you will soar to greater heights.

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  • Flora Dsouza, Kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Hearty Congratulations to Hon'ble Nelson D'souza. He deserves this Award for his hard work. Wishing him all the best & god bless..

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  • Prinson D'lima, Santhekatte- Kallianpur/Doha- Qatar

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations Sir! It is very proud to see a fellow Mangalorean reaching to such an esteemed high position. Wishing you a great success and good health! God bless always.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Proud of you Nelson D’Souza ...

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  • Vivian DSOUZA, Coove,via Magundi, Chikkamagaluru district 577160

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations Nelson, Your hard work,since your school days rewarded a great, responsible position in Indian Navy Keep it up, God Bless you. Vivian Coove

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  • ALWYN, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Dear Rear Admiral Nelson, Congratulations to you in your new assignment, wishing you all the best, surely you will achieve greater heights in your career. I do remember our NCC days @SAC, you were a gentleman, Cadet. Your sincere and dedicated service to the nation will surely be recognized. Hope we get an opportunity to meet each other in the near future.

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  • Neema Rodrigues, Kalpane Kulshekar

    Tue, Jul 09 2024

    Congratulations

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