Lt Gen CP Cariappa takes over as new MGS of Indian Army ANI | Updated: Apr 05, 2021 21:42 IST New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): 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.