Lt Gen CP Cariappa takes over as new MGS of Indian Army

Lieutenant General CP Cariappa on Monday took over as the new Master General Sustenance (MSG) of the Indian Army. The MGS is responsible for ensuring the sustenance of the Indian Army in terms of ammunition, clothing, general stores, and warfighting equipment.

"As MGS, Lt Gen Cariappa would be responsible for ensuring the sustenance of Indian Army is in terms of ammunition, clothing, general stores, and warfighting equipment. The MGS branch carries out complete Revenue Procurement of Indian Army," Army officials said.

The post of MGS was created recently and was earlier known as Master General Ordinance and has been restructured as part of reforms.

( With inputs from ANI )