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'''[[Lieutenant general | '''[[Lieutenant general]] (Retd) Ajai Singh''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[AVSM]] (born 1934) was the [[Governor of Assam]] state in [[India]], from 2003 to 2008. He is also the chairman of the [[North Eastern Council]] (NEC). | ||
Born on 20 November 1934 in a farmer's family in [[Rajasthan]] he studied at [[Mayo College]], [[Ajmer]] and [[Madras University]]. | Born on 20 November 1934 in a farmer's family in [[Rajasthan]] he studied at [[Mayo College]], [[Ajmer]] and [[Madras University]]. | ||
After studies he joined the [[Indian Army]] and | After studies, he joined the [[Indian Army]] and was commissioned into the [[Poona Horse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-poona-horse-regiment-completes-200-years-of-epic-journey-1725889|title=The Poona Horse Regiment Completes 200 Years Of Epic Journey|date=2017-07-17|access-date=2021-07-13}}</ref> He saw action in the Indo-Pakistani wars of [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965]] and [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|1971]]. | ||
==Training== | |||
He has attended Tank Commanders Course, Czechoslovakia in the year 1966, Defense Services Staff Course, Wellington in 1972, Higher Command Course at College of Combat, Mhow during 1979–80, Royal College of Defence Studies, London (UK) in 1983 and Discussions at RAND Co-operation, USA in 1983 & 89.<ref name="Governor">{{cite web|url=http://assamassembly.gov.in/biodata-governor-ajai-singh.html|title=Governor of Assam (2003 - 2008)|date=|access-date=2021-07-13}}</ref> | |||
==Commands held== | |||
*Commander Independent Armed Brigade, Ambala from 1980 to 82 | |||
*BGS I-Corps, Mathura from 1982 to 84 | |||
*Director General, WE, Army Headquarters, New Delhi from the year 1985 to 87 | |||
*GOC, 31 Armoured Division, Jhansi from the year 1987 to 89 | |||
*Director General, Mechanized Forces, Army HQ, New Delhi from 1989 to 90 | |||
*General Officer Commanding – 4 Corps, Tezpur, Assam from1 990 to 92 | |||
*Director General, Combat Vehicles, Army HQ New Delhi from 1992 to 93, CCR&D, Defence Research & Development Organisation from 1993 to 95 (Ministry of Defence, Government of India.)<ref name="Governor"/> | |||
==Honours== | |||
*Indian Military Academy (IMA) Sword of Honor and silver medal. (Best All Round Gentleman Cadet of June 1956 Batch) | |||
*Mentioned in Despatches for Gallantry (1965 Indo – Pak War) | |||
*Ati Vishist Seva Medal for Gallantry – (1986) | |||
*Param Vishist Seva Medal for Gallantry – (1992)<ref name="Governor"/> | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Revision as of 02:35, 15 July 2021
Ajai Singh | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Assam | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Arvind Dave |
| Succeeded by | Shiv Charan Mathur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1934 Rajasthan State, India |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
Lieutenant general (Retd) Ajai Singh PVSM, AVSM (born 1934) was the Governor of Assam state in India, from 2003 to 2008. He is also the chairman of the North Eastern Council (NEC).
Born on 20 November 1934 in a farmer's family in Rajasthan he studied at Mayo College, Ajmer and Madras University.
After studies, he joined the Indian Army and was commissioned into the Poona Horse.[1] He saw action in the Indo-Pakistani wars of 1965 and 1971.
Training
He has attended Tank Commanders Course, Czechoslovakia in the year 1966, Defense Services Staff Course, Wellington in 1972, Higher Command Course at College of Combat, Mhow during 1979–80, Royal College of Defence Studies, London (UK) in 1983 and Discussions at RAND Co-operation, USA in 1983 & 89.[2]
Commands held
- Commander Independent Armed Brigade, Ambala from 1980 to 82
- BGS I-Corps, Mathura from 1982 to 84
- Director General, WE, Army Headquarters, New Delhi from the year 1985 to 87
- GOC, 31 Armoured Division, Jhansi from the year 1987 to 89
- Director General, Mechanized Forces, Army HQ, New Delhi from 1989 to 90
- General Officer Commanding – 4 Corps, Tezpur, Assam from1 990 to 92
- Director General, Combat Vehicles, Army HQ New Delhi from 1992 to 93, CCR&D, Defence Research & Development Organisation from 1993 to 95 (Ministry of Defence, Government of India.)[2]
Honours
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) Sword of Honor and silver medal. (Best All Round Gentleman Cadet of June 1956 Batch)
- Mentioned in Despatches for Gallantry (1965 Indo – Pak War)
- Ati Vishist Seva Medal for Gallantry – (1986)
- Param Vishist Seva Medal for Gallantry – (1992)[2]
References
- ↑ "The Poona Horse Regiment Completes 200 Years Of Epic Journey". 17 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Governor of Assam (2003 - 2008)". Retrieved 13 July 2021.
External links
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| Preceded by Arvind Dave |
Governor of Assam 2003—2008 |
Succeeded by Shiv Charan Mathur |
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