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'''B. D. Mishra''' is a former brigadier of the [[Indian Army]]. He is the present [[governor of Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/new-governors-appointed-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/60893472.cms | title=New governors appointed: All you need to know | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=30 September 2017 | access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref>
'''B. D. Mishra''' is a former brigadier of the [[Indian Army]]. He is the present [[governor of Arunachal Pradesh]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/new-governors-appointed-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/60893472.cms | title=New governors appointed: All you need to know | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=30 September 2017 | access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref>and also has additional charge of [[Governor of Meghalaya]].


==Career==
==Career==
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Mishra has served in various wars and operational roles for India:
Mishra has served in various wars and operational roles for India:


* Against Chinese attack on [[India]] (1962)
* Against [[Sino-Indian War|Chinese attack on India]] (1962)
* Against [[Naga insurgents]] in [[Nagaland]] (1963-1964)
* Against [[Naga insurgents]] in [[Nagaland]] (1963–1964)
* Against Pakistan in [[Sialkot Sector]] (1965)
* Against Pakistan in [[Sialkot Sector]] (1965)
* Against Pakistan in [[Liberation of Bangladesh]] (1971)
* Against Pakistan in [[Liberation of Bangladesh]] (1971)
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Mishra holds an MA from [[Allahabad University]], an M.Sc from [[Madras University]] and a PhD from [[Jiwaji University]], [[Gwalior]]. He has five years’ postgraduate and graduate level teaching experience in College of Combat at [[Mhow]] and in [[Defence Services Staff College]] at [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]]. He also holds an LL.B. degree from [[University of Delhi]].
Mishra holds an MA from [[Allahabad University]], an M.Sc from [[Madras University]] and a PhD from [[Jiwaji University]], [[Gwalior]]. He has five years’ postgraduate and graduate level teaching experience in College of Combat at [[Mhow]] and in [[Defence Services Staff College]] at [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]]. He also holds an LL.B. degree from [[University of Delhi]].
<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/who-is/who-is-b-d-mishra-arunachal-pradesh-governor-4868074/ | title=Who is B D Mishra? | newspaper=[[Indian Express]] | date=30 September 2017 | access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-appoints-5-new-governors/articleshow/60890752.cms | title=President appoints new governors | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=30 September 2017 | access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/who-is/who-is-b-d-mishra-arunachal-pradesh-governor-4868074/ | title=Who is B D Mishra? | newspaper=[[Indian Express]] | date=30 September 2017 | access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-appoints-5-new-governors/articleshow/60890752.cms | title=President appoints new governors | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=30 September 2017 | access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref>
==Military Awards and Decorations==
{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|[[File:India General Service Medal 1947.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Samar Seva Star Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Poorvi Star Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND Raksha Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Sangram Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|-
|[[File:IND 25th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
|[[File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]]
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
|[[General Service Medal 1947]]
|[[Samar Seva Star]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|PoorviStar]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Special Service Medal]]
|-
|[[Raksha Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sangram Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Parakram Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]]
|-
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|25th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:11, 25 December 2022

Brigadier
B. D. Mishra
The Minister of State for Tourism (IC), Shri Alphons Kannanthanam meeting the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Brigadier (Retd.) (Dr.) B.D. Mishra, in New Delhi on July 31, 2018 (cropped).JPG
19th Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
Assumed office
3 October 2017
Chief MinisterPema Khandu
Preceded byPadmanabha Acharya
20th Governor of Meghalaya
Additional Charge
Assumed office
4 October 2022
Chief MinisterConrad Sangma
Preceded bySatyapal Malik
Personal details
Born (1939-07-20) 20 July 1939 (age 85)[1]
Kathauta, Bhadohi district, United Provinces, British India (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India)
Spouse(s)Ms. Neelam Misra
Childrenone son and one daughter
ResidenceRaj Bhavan, Itanagar
Military service
AllegianceIndia
Branch/serviceIndian Army
Years of service1961 - 1995
Battles/warsSino-Indian War,
Indo-Pakistani War, 1965 &
Bangladesh Liberation War

B. D. Mishra is a former brigadier of the Indian Army. He is the present governor of Arunachal Pradesh[2]and also has additional charge of Governor of Meghalaya.

Career[edit]

Mishra retired from the Indian Army on 31 July 1995, after a career that began as a permanent regular infantry officer, on 17 December 1961. He was born on 20 July 1939.

Mishra was the commander of the NSG (Black Cat Commandos) Counter Hijack Task Force that assaulted the hijacked aircraft of Indian Airlines and successfully executed the rescue operation, at Raja Sansi Airfield, Amritsar, on 24 April 1993. All 124 travellers and crew members were rescued in the operation, after eliminating the hijackers, without any casualty or damage. Mishra received the Prime Minister's appreciation for his role in ending this hijack crisis.

Operational roles[edit]

Mishra has served in various wars and operational roles for India:

He has received Commendation for Gallant Role in Counter Terrorist Operations.

Education[edit]

Mishra holds an MA from Allahabad University, an M.Sc from Madras University and a PhD from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He has five years’ postgraduate and graduate level teaching experience in College of Combat at Mhow and in Defence Services Staff College at Wellington. He also holds an LL.B. degree from University of Delhi. [3][4]

Military Awards and Decorations[edit]

India General Service Medal 1947.svg IND Samar Seva Star Ribbon.svg IND Poorvi Star Ribbon.svg IND Special Service Medal Ribbon.svg
IND Raksha Medal Ribbon.svg IND Sangram Medal Ribbon.svg IND Operation Parakram medal.svg IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg
IND 25th Anniversary Independence medal.svg IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg
General Service Medal 1947 Samar Seva Star PoorviStar Special Service Medal
Raksha Medal Sangram Medal Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "His Excellency Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra... (Retd) (Governor of Arunachal Pradesh wef. 3rd October 2017)". Arunachal Pradesh Government. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. ↑ "New governors appointed: All you need to know". The Times of India. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Who is B D Mishra?". Indian Express. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "President appoints new governors". The Times of India. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.

External links[edit]

Political offices
Preceded by
Padmanabha Acharya 		Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
3 October 2017 – Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Satya Pal Malik 		Governor of Meghalaya
Additional Charge
5 October 2022 – Present 		Incumbent
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