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{{for multi|the Singaporean actor|Gurmit Singh|other people|Gurmeet Singh (disambiguation)}}
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'''Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh'''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=ABP News |title=Gurmit Singh Appointed Governor Of U'khand, Purohit Gets Punjab, RN Ravi Shifted To Tamil Nadu |url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/gurmit-singh-appointed-governor-of-uttarakhand-banwarilal-purohit-gets-punjab-rn-ravi-shifted-to-tamil-nadu-1481284 |work=news.abplive.com |date=9 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> is a former Deputy Chief of [[Indian Army]] who is currently serving as the [[Governor of Uttarakhand|Governor of Uttrakhand]] since 2021.
[[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] '''Gurmit Singh'''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=ABP News |title=Gurmit Singh Appointed Governor Of U'khand, Purohit Gets Punjab, RN Ravi Shifted To Tamil Nadu |url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/gurmit-singh-appointed-governor-of-uttarakhand-banwarilal-purohit-gets-punjab-rn-ravi-shifted-to-tamil-nadu-1481284 |work=news.abplive.com |date=9 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> {{post-nominals|country=IND|sep=,|size=100%|PVSM|UYSM|AVSM|VSM}} (born 1 February 1956) is a former Deputy Chief of the [[Indian Army]]. In 2021 he was appointed [[Governor of Uttarakhand|Governor of Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh appointed governor of U'khand, ex-IPS RN Ravi new TN governor |url=https://economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/lt-gen-retd-gurmit-singh-appointed-governor-of-ukhand-ex-ips-rn-ravi-new-tn-governor/articleshow/86077351.cms |work=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/appointment-banwarilal-purohit-appointed-as-governor-of-punjab-retd-lt-gen-gurmit-singh-appointed-as-governor-of-uttarakhand|title=नियुक्ति: उत्तराखंड के राज्यपाल बनाए गए गुरमीत सिंह, बनवारीलाल पुरोहित को पंजाब की जिम्मेदारी|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi}}</ref>
 
Singh retired on 31 January 2016 after nearly four decades in the army, where he was deputy chief of Army Staff, and adjutant general and corps commander of strategic XV Corps that overlooks the Line of Control in Kashmir. He has also worked in border issues and counter-terrorism.
 
== Life and career ==
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=== Personal Life and Education ===
Singh was born on 1 February 1956 in Jalal Usman, [[Amritsar]], Punjab. His father served in the Indian Army and his elder brother served in Indian Air Force.
 
He graduated from the Defence Services Staff Course and National Defence College, has two M.Phil degrees from Chennai and Indore universities, and was a research fellow for two years on the India-China Boundary issue at the Institute of Chinese Studies, [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] during his study leave from the Indian Army.
 
=== Military career ===
After being an Infantry Company Commander, and Brigade Commander  become Brigadier General of Army Staff, he became a Major General, Additional Director General of Military Operations and Deputy Chief of Army Staff. During his stint in the Army, he was a part of numerous expert groups, joint working groups, annual dialogues and China study group meetings for over a decade. He also served in Banbasa, [[Uttarakhand]], while in the army.
 
=== Honours ===
Singh received four Presidential Awards and two commendations by the Chief of Army Staff while in the Army. He has also received  the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and [[Vishisht Seva Medal]].  
 
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== External links ==
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh appointed governor of U'khand, ex-IPS RN Ravi new TN governor |url=https://economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/lt-gen-retd-gurmit-singh-appointed-governor-of-ukhand-ex-ips-rn-ravi-new-tn-governor/articleshow/86077351.cms |work=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/appointment-banwarilal-purohit-appointed-as-governor-of-punjab-retd-lt-gen-gurmit-singh-appointed-as-governor-of-uttarakhand|title=नियुक्ति: उत्तराखंड के राज्यपाल बनाए गए गुरमीत सिंह, बनवारीलाल पुरोहित को पंजाब की जिम्मेदारी|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi}}</ref> The oath of office was administered to Singh by the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, Justice [[Raghvendra Singh Chauhan]] at the [[Raj Bhavan, Dehradun|Raj Bhavan]] in [[Dehradun]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-15|title=Former Deputy Chief of Indian Army Lt Gen Gurmit Singh Sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/lt-gen-gurmit-singh-sworn-in-as-governor-of-uttarakhand-4207100.html|access-date=2021-09-18|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 04:45, 19 December 2022


For the Singaporean actor, see Gurmit Singh. For other people, see Gurmeet Singh (disambiguation).
Lieutenant General
Gurmit Singh
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh.jpg
Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand
8th Governor of Uttarakhand
Assumed office
15 September 2021[1]
Chief MinisterPushkar Singh Dhami
Preceded byBaby Rani Maurya
Deputy Chief of the Army Staff
(Information Systems and Training)
In office
October 2014 – January 2016
Preceded byJai Prakash Nehra (PVSM, AVSM**)
Succeeded byJagbir Singh Cheema (PVSM, AVSM, VSM)
Personal details
Born (1956-02-01) 1 February 1956 (age 69)
Jalal Usman, Amritsar, Punjab
ResidenceRaj Bhavan, Dehradun
AwardsParam Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svgVishisht Seva Medal
Websitegovernoruk.gov.in
Military service
Allegiance India
Branch/service Indian Army
Years of service–2016
RankLieutenant General
CommandsXV Corps
Deputy Chief of Army Staff (IS&T)

Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh[2] PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (born 1 February 1956) is a former Deputy Chief of the Indian Army. In 2021 he was appointed Governor of Uttarakhand.[3][4]

Singh retired on 31 January 2016 after nearly four decades in the army, where he was deputy chief of Army Staff, and adjutant general and corps commander of strategic XV Corps that overlooks the Line of Control in Kashmir. He has also worked in border issues and counter-terrorism.

Life and career[edit]

Personal Life and Education[edit]

Singh was born on 1 February 1956 in Jalal Usman, Amritsar, Punjab. His father served in the Indian Army and his elder brother served in Indian Air Force.

He graduated from the Defence Services Staff Course and National Defence College, has two M.Phil degrees from Chennai and Indore universities, and was a research fellow for two years on the India-China Boundary issue at the Institute of Chinese Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University during his study leave from the Indian Army.

Military career[edit]

After being an Infantry Company Commander, and Brigade Commander become Brigadier General of Army Staff, he became a Major General, Additional Director General of Military Operations and Deputy Chief of Army Staff. During his stint in the Army, he was a part of numerous expert groups, joint working groups, annual dialogues and China study group meetings for over a decade. He also served in Banbasa, Uttarakhand, while in the army.

Honours[edit]

Singh received four Presidential Awards and two commendations by the Chief of Army Staff while in the Army. He has also received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal.  

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Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "New Uttarakhand governor likely to take oath on September 15 | Dehradun News - Times of India".
  2. ↑ Bureau, ABP News (9 September 2021). "Gurmit Singh Appointed Governor Of U'khand, Purohit Gets Punjab, RN Ravi Shifted To Tamil Nadu". news.abplive.com.
  3. ↑ "Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh appointed governor of U'khand, ex-IPS RN Ravi new TN governor". The Economic Times.
  4. ↑ "नियुक्ति: उत्तराखंड के राज्यपाल बनाए गए गुरमीत सिंह, बनवारीलाल पुरोहित को पंजाब की जिम्मेदारी". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी).

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Preceded by
Baby Rani Maurya 		Governor of Uttarakhand
9 September 2021 – Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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Preceded by
Om Prakash 		General Officer Commanding XV Corps
10 June 2013 – 25 June 2014 		Succeeded by
Subrata Saha
Preceded by
Jai Prakash Nehra 		Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Information Systems and Strategy)
October 2014 – January 2016 		Succeeded by
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