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| honorific_prefix = [[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]]
| honorific_prefix = [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]]
| name          = Konsam Himalay Singh
| name          = Konsam Himalay Singh
| honorific_suffix = [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]]
| honorific_suffix = [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]]
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| branch        = {{army|India}}
| branch        = {{army|India}}
| serviceyears  = June 1978 - 2016
| serviceyears  = June 1978 - 2016
| rank          = [[File:Lieutenant General of the Indian Army.svg|22px]] [[Lieutenant General]]
| rank          = [[File:Lieutenant General of the Indian Army.svg|22px]] [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]]
| servicenumber = IC-35206W
| servicenumber = IC-35206W
| unit          = [[Rajput Regiment|27 Rajput]]
| unit          = [[Rajput Regiment|27 Rajput]]
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| battles      = [[Kargil War|Point 5770]]
| battles      = [[Kargil War|Point 5770]]
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| awards        = [[File:Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]<br>[[File:Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]]  [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]]<br>[[File:Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]<br>[[File:Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Yudh Seva Medal]]
| awards        = [[File:Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]<br />[[File:Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]]  [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]]<br />[[File:Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]<br />[[File:Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Yudh Seva Medal]]
| spouse        = Dr. Mangala Devi
| spouse        = Dr. Mangala Devi
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Lieutenant General Dr. '''Konsam Himalay Singh''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]] is a former [[Lieutenant General]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He is the first officer from [[northeast India]] to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/major-gen-kh-singh-to-be-first-lt-general-from-northeast/article5684997.ece|title=Major Gen. K.H. Singh to be first Lt. General from Northeast|date=2014-02-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-05-02|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and the first military officer from [[Manipur]] to reach the ranks of Brigadier and Major General.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2011/05/brig-konsam-himalay-to-be-promoted-to-major-general-in-indian-army/|title=Brig Konsam Himalay to be promoted to Major General in Indian Army
Lieutenant General Dr. '''Konsam Himalay Singh''' [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]] is a former [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He is the first officer from [[northeast India]] to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/major-gen-kh-singh-to-be-first-lt-general-from-northeast/article5684997.ece|title=Major Gen. K.H. Singh to be first Lt. General from Northeast|date=2014-02-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-05-02|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and the first military officer from [[Manipur]] to reach the ranks of Brigadier and Major General.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2011/05/brig-konsam-himalay-to-be-promoted-to-major-general-in-indian-army/|title=Brig Konsam Himalay to be promoted to Major General in Indian Army
  |website=kanglaonline.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/K-Himalay-becomes-first-Manipuri-Maj-Gen-in-Army/articleshow/8669205.cms|title=K Himalay becomes first Manipuri Maj-Gen in Army | date=1 June 2011 | newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=8 December 2018}}</ref> He was the Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/rtd-lt-gen-himalaya-set-to-become-mpsc-head/|title=Rtd Lt Gen Himalaya set to become MPSC head {{!}} KanglaOnline|website=kanglaonline.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Himalay-Singh-gets-new-charge/articleshow/33834719.cms|title=Lt Gen Himalay Singh gets new charge - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref><ref name="autogenerated2">[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110601/jsp/northeast/story_14054767.jsp The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Northeast | Manipur gets first Maj. Gen<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.gomanipur.com/your-story/item/708-first-maj-general-from-manipur first Maj General from Manipur<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106085648/http://www.gomanipur.com/your-story/item/708-first-maj-general-from-manipur|date=2011-11-06}}</ref> and is currently a member of the Consultative Committee of Manipur Government on Naga Peace Talks as well as a visiting faculty member of [[Manipur University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/biren-team-meets-delhi-officials-183162|title=Biren team meets Delhi officials|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-05-02|language=en}}</ref>
  |website=kanglaonline.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/K-Himalay-becomes-first-Manipuri-Maj-Gen-in-Army/articleshow/8669205.cms|title=K Himalay becomes first Manipuri Maj-Gen in Army | date=1 June 2011 | newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=8 December 2022}}</ref> He was the Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2017/04/rtd-lt-gen-himalaya-set-to-become-mpsc-head/|title=Rtd Lt Gen Himalaya set to become MPSC head {{!}} KanglaOnline|website=kanglaonline.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lt-Gen-Himalay-Singh-gets-new-charge/articleshow/33834719.cms|title=Lt Gen Himalay Singh gets new charge - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref><ref name="autogenerated2">[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110601/jsp/northeast/story_14054767.jsp The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Northeast | Manipur gets first Maj. Gen<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.gomanipur.com/your-story/item/708-first-maj-general-from-manipur first Maj General from Manipur<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106085648/http://www.gomanipur.com/your-story/item/708-first-maj-general-from-manipur|date=2011-11-06}}</ref> and is currently a member of the Consultative Committee of Manipur Government on Naga Peace Talks as well as a visiting faculty member of [[Manipur University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/biren-team-meets-delhi-officials-183162|title=Biren team meets Delhi officials|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-05-02|language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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==Military career==
==Military career==
Singh was commissioned into the 2nd battalion, [[Rajput Regiment]] in 1978. He commanded the 27th battalion, Rajput Regiment between 1998 and 2000 on the [[Siachen Glacier]] and commanded his battalion during the battle of Point 5770 in the [[Kargil War]] in 1999, for which he was awarded the [[Yudh Seva Medal]].<ref name="autogenerated6">[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140211/2338271.html]</ref> He later served as a battalion commander at his alma mater, the National Defence Academy. Singh is a keen mountaineer and took part in the 1987 [[Kanchenjunga]] expedition. He has been awarded the Chief of Army Staff's commendation card three times during his career.<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=14..010611.jun11 K Himalay becomes state's first Major General : 01st jun11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Singh is also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He is also a recipient of the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] and [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]].
Singh was commissioned into the 2nd battalion, [[Rajput Regiment]] in 1978. He commanded the 27th battalion, Rajput Regiment between 1998 and 2000 on the [[Siachen Glacier]] and commanded his battalion during the battle of Point 5770 in the [[Kargil War]] in 1999, for which he was awarded the [[Yudh Seva Medal]].<ref name="autogenerated6">{{Cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140211/2338271.html|title=Himalay Singh becomes first from NE to become Lt Gen of Indian Army}}</ref> He later served as a battalion commander at his alma mater, the National Defence Academy. Singh is a keen mountaineer and took part in the 1987 [[Kanchenjunga]] expedition. He has been awarded the Chief of Army Staff's commendation card three times during his career.<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=14..010611.jun11 K Himalay becomes state's first Major General : 01st jun11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Singh is also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He is also a recipient of the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] and [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]].


He has vast operational experience in counter-insurgency operations in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], where he served five tenures within 35 years, and four tenures in [[northeast India]]. His experience included counter-insurgency operations along the [[Line of Control]], [[Line of Actual Control]] and HAA (High Altitude Area) environments. He was the commandant of the Infantry School, Mhow after becoming the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of [[XVI Corps (India)|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota).  Before that, he was posted with the Military Secretary's branch at Army Headquarters, [[New Delhi]].<ref name="autogenerated1" />
He has vast operational experience in counter-insurgency operations in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], where he served five tenures within 35 years, and four tenures in [[northeast India]]. His experience included counter-insurgency operations along the [[Line of Control]], [[Line of Actual Control]] and HAA (High Altitude Area) environments. He was the commandant of the Infantry School, Mhow after becoming the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of [[XVI Corps (India)|XVI Corps]] (Nagrota).  Before that, he was posted with the Military Secretary's branch at Army Headquarters, [[New Delhi]].<ref name="autogenerated1" />


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Singh is the son of K. Ibopishak Singh and is married to a physician working with the Central Government Health Service, Delhi, as a Chief Medical Officer. The couple have two daughters.<ref name=autogenerated3 />
Singh is the son of K. Ibopishak Singh and is married to a physician working with the Central Government Health Service, Delhi, as a Chief Medical Officer. The couple have two daughters.<ref name=autogenerated3 /> He is a [[Hindu]].


==Military awards and decorations==
==Military awards and decorations==
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Revision as of 02:20, 19 September 2022

Lieutenant General

Konsam Himalay Singh

PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM
Lt. Gen. K.H. Singh and his wife, Dr. Mangala
BornCharangpat, Thoubal district, Manipur, India
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Years of serviceJune 1978 - 2016
Rank Lieutenant General
Service numberIC-35206W
Unit27 Rajput
Commands heldXVI Corps
Battles/warsPoint 5770
Awards Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Yudh Seva Medal
Spouse(s)Dr. Mangala Devi
Other workChairman, Manipur Public Service Commission

Lieutenant General Dr. Konsam Himalay Singh PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM is a former Lieutenant General of the Indian Army. He is the first officer from northeast India to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Army[1] and the first military officer from Manipur to reach the ranks of Brigadier and Major General.[2][3] He was the Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission[4][5][6][7] and is currently a member of the Consultative Committee of Manipur Government on Naga Peace Talks as well as a visiting faculty member of Manipur University.[8]

Early life and education

Singh was born in Charangpat village in Thoubal district, Manipur, India, and had his early education in schools there. In 1968, he joined Sainik School Goalpara in Assam. Singh joined the National Defence Academy in 1974 and received his bachelor's degree from that institution.[9] He holds a master's degree in Defence Studies, and an MPhil in Strategic Studies from Madras University. Additionally, he has completed a postgraduate degree in management studies from Osmania University, Hyderabad, with distinction.,[6] and earned his PhD from the Central University of Jammu in March 2018.

Military career

Singh was commissioned into the 2nd battalion, Rajput Regiment in 1978. He commanded the 27th battalion, Rajput Regiment between 1998 and 2000 on the Siachen Glacier and commanded his battalion during the battle of Point 5770 in the Kargil War in 1999, for which he was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal.[10] He later served as a battalion commander at his alma mater, the National Defence Academy. Singh is a keen mountaineer and took part in the 1987 Kanchenjunga expedition. He has been awarded the Chief of Army Staff's commendation card three times during his career.[11] Singh is also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He is also a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.

He has vast operational experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, where he served five tenures within 35 years, and four tenures in northeast India. His experience included counter-insurgency operations along the Line of Control, Line of Actual Control and HAA (High Altitude Area) environments. He was the commandant of the Infantry School, Mhow after becoming the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of XVI Corps (Nagrota). Before that, he was posted with the Military Secretary's branch at Army Headquarters, New Delhi.[7]

Personal life

Singh is the son of K. Ibopishak Singh and is married to a physician working with the Central Government Health Service, Delhi, as a Chief Medical Officer. The couple have two daughters.[11] He is a Hindu.

Military awards and decorations

Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Yudh Seva Medal Samanya Seva Medal Special Service Medal Operation Vijay Star
Siachen Glacier Medal Operation Vijay Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Service Medal
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. ↑ "Major Gen. K.H. Singh to be first Lt. General from Northeast". The Hindu. PTI. 13 February 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 May 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. ↑ "Brig Konsam Himalay to be promoted to Major General in Indian Army". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "K Himalay becomes first Manipuri Maj-Gen in Army". The Times of India. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  4. ↑ "Rtd Lt Gen Himalaya set to become MPSC head | KanglaOnline". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "Lt Gen Himalay Singh gets new charge - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Northeast | Manipur gets first Maj. Gen
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 first Maj General from Manipur Archived 2011-11-06 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ "Biren team meets Delhi officials". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  9. ↑ K Himalay becomes first Manipuri Maj-Gen in Army - Times Of India
  10. ↑ "Himalay Singh becomes first from NE to become Lt Gen of Indian Army".
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 K Himalay becomes state's first Major General : 01st jun11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines
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Preceded by
D S Hooda 		General Officer Commanding XVI Corps
16 April 2014 - 22 July 2015 		Succeeded by
Rajendra Ramrao Nimbhorkar
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