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[[Lieutenant General]] '''Kamal Jit Singh''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] & [[Medal bar|Bar]] is a retired [[Indian Army]] officer and former [[general officer commanding]]-in-chief of [[Western Command (India)|Western Command]].<ref name="Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander" /> After retirement, he was conferred with Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair of Excellence in Punjab University.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/chandigarh/education/lt-gen-kj-singh-accepts-pu-maharaja-ranjit-singh-chair/281416.html|title=Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair|last=Singh|first=Kamal Jit|date=17 August 2016|work=Tribune}}</ref> and was appointed as Advisor to CM Haryana in November 2018. He graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]],<ref name="Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander">{{cite news|title=Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=106502|accessdate=21 July 2016|work=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref name="Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command">{{cite news|title=Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/lt-gen-kj-singh-takes-charge-western-command-1645043.html|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=First Post|date=1 August | [[Lieutenant General]] '''Kamal Jit Singh''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]] & [[Medal bar|Bar]] is a retired [[Indian Army]] officer and former [[general officer commanding]]-in-chief of [[Western Command (India)|Western Command]].<ref name="Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander" /> After retirement, he was conferred with Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair of Excellence in Punjab University.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/chandigarh/education/lt-gen-kj-singh-accepts-pu-maharaja-ranjit-singh-chair/281416.html|title=Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair|last=Singh|first=Kamal Jit|date=17 August 2016|work=Tribune}}</ref> and was appointed as Advisor to CM Haryana in November 2018. He graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]],<ref name="Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander">{{cite news|title=Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=106502|accessdate=21 July 2016|work=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref name="Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command">{{cite news|title=Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/lt-gen-kj-singh-takes-charge-western-command-1645043.html|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=First Post|date=1 August 2014}}</ref> and attended various staff courses in training academies of the Indian Army throughout the country. Singh worked closely with UN Peacekeeping forces stationed in [[Angola]] and was commended by the chief and UN Force Commander during his tenure. He held several appointments as commanding officer and also staff appointments at the headquarters of the Indian Army. He has been twice awarded the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]].<ref name=BARTOAVSM group="Note">Bar to [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]].</ref><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command">{{cite web|title=GOC-in-C Western Command|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=zzpQgSGos0etVAXhC2/aIg==&ParentID=1bZ6wUUiFHfBkKNO2vIH5Q==|website=Indian Army|accessdate=19 July 2016}}</ref> In 2019, Singh was appointed as State Information Commissioner.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/state-gets-3-new-info-commissioners/739714.html |title=State gets 3 new info commissioners |newspaper=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |location=Chandigarh |date=8 March 2019 |accessdate=27 March 2019}}</ref> Inducted into Chandigarh Advisory Council in Aug 2019.{http://chdpr.gov.in/dashboard/?q=node/80506} | ||
==Personal life and education== | ==Personal life and education== | ||
Singh graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]], [[Khadakwasla]],<ref name="Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command" /> and was awarded the bronze medal (for academics). He attended various command courses, including the National Defence Course and Higher Command Course, and was awarded the Col. Pyare Lal Medal and Commandant's Medal for his performance. He also attended the Defence Services Staff Course.<ref name=DSSCourseSpec group="Note">Naval Staff Course-on Competitive Vacancy</ref><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE">{{cite news|title=Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/lt-gen-k-j-singh-takes-goc-c-western-command/|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=Daily Excelsior|date=1 August | Singh graduated from the [[National Defence Academy]], [[Khadakwasla]],<ref name="Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command" /> and was awarded the bronze medal (for academics). He attended various command courses, including the National Defence Course and Higher Command Course, and was awarded the Col. Pyare Lal Medal and Commandant's Medal for his performance. He also attended the Defence Services Staff Course.<ref name=DSSCourseSpec group="Note">Naval Staff Course-on Competitive Vacancy</ref><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE">{{cite news|title=Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/lt-gen-k-j-singh-takes-goc-c-western-command/|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=Daily Excelsior|date=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander" /><ref name="Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command {{!}} City Air News">{{cite news|title=Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command|url=http://www.cityairnews.com/content/lieutenant-general-kj-singh-takes-over-goc-c-western-command|accessdate=19 July 2016|work=www.cityairnews.com}}</ref> | ||
Singh completed his [[Master of Science]] and [[Master of Philosophy]] (M.Phil.) in [[defence studies]] and his Master of Philosophy in [[strategic studies]]. He also qualified for a [[Master of Business Administration]].<ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE"/> | Singh completed his [[Master of Science]] and [[Master of Philosophy]] (M.Phil.) in [[defence studies]] and his Master of Philosophy in [[strategic studies]]. He also qualified for a [[Master of Business Administration]].<ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE"/> | ||
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During his time with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF), Singh served as chief operations officer and team commander. He was commended by the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Indian Army Staff]] and also received the UN Force Commander's citation for his contributions to UNPKF.<ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE" /><ref name="Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command {{!}} City Air News" /> | During his time with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF), Singh served as chief operations officer and team commander. He was commended by the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Indian Army Staff]] and also received the UN Force Commander's citation for his contributions to UNPKF.<ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE" /><ref name="Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command {{!}} City Air News" /> | ||
His staff appointments include brigade major of an armoured brigade, assistant military secretary (Policy), military assistant to deputy chief of army staff (COAS), colonel general staff of division involved in counter-insurgency operations, brigadier general staff of a Strike Corps, and additional director general (Perspective Planning) at the headquarters of the Indian Army.<ref name=IHQSpec group="Note">Integrated headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army)</ref> He served as an instructor at the [[MITSD|School of Armoured Warfare]] and also on the Directing Staff at the Higher Command Wing of the [[Army War College, Mhow]].<ref name=Mhow group="Note">Military headquarters of War, generally referred as Mhow.</ref><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE" /><ref name="Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command {{!}} City Air News" /> He was succeeded by Lieutenant General Surinder Singh as the GOC-in-C Western Command.<ref name="Lt Gen Surinder Singh to be Western Army Commander">{{cite web|title=Lt Gen Surinder Singh to be Western Army Commander|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/lt-gen-surinder-singh-to-be-western-army-commander/278151.html|website=Tribune India|accessdate=6 November | His staff appointments include brigade major of an armoured brigade, assistant military secretary (Policy), military assistant to deputy chief of army staff (COAS), colonel general staff of division involved in counter-insurgency operations, brigadier general staff of a Strike Corps, and additional director general (Perspective Planning) at the headquarters of the Indian Army.<ref name=IHQSpec group="Note">Integrated headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army)</ref> He served as an instructor at the [[MITSD|School of Armoured Warfare]] and also on the Directing Staff at the Higher Command Wing of the [[Army War College, Mhow]].<ref name=Mhow group="Note">Military headquarters of War, generally referred as Mhow.</ref><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref name="Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command - DE" /><ref name="Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command {{!}} City Air News" /> He was succeeded by Lieutenant General Surinder Singh as the GOC-in-C Western Command.<ref name="Lt Gen Surinder Singh to be Western Army Commander">{{cite web|title=Lt Gen Surinder Singh to be Western Army Commander|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/lt-gen-surinder-singh-to-be-western-army-commander/278151.html|website=Tribune India|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
He was awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (January 2016) and the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and Bar by the [[President of India]].<ref name="Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command" /><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2016/jan/p201612505.pdf|title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY- | He was awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (January 2016) and the [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and Bar by the [[President of India]].<ref name="Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command" /><ref name="GOC-in-C Western Command" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2016/jan/p201612505.pdf|title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY-2016}}</ref> | ||
== Honours and decorations == | == Honours and decorations == | ||
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==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
In May 2016, Singh was allegedly involved in a verbal spat with Lieutenant General R. Ravindran, then [[General Officer Commanding]] (GoC) Delhi Area regarding the functioning of the GoC. Subsequently, Ravindran was transferred to [[Lucknow]]. The Army HQ called it a routine transfer.<ref name="In army, boss is sternly right -IE">{{cite web|author1=Pradip R Sagar|title=In army, boss is sternly right|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/In-army-boss-is-sternly-right/2016/05/22/article3444868.ece|website=Indian Express|accessdate=19 July 2016|date=22 May | In May 2016, Singh was allegedly involved in a verbal spat with Lieutenant General R. Ravindran, then [[General Officer Commanding]] (GoC) Delhi Area regarding the functioning of the GoC. Subsequently, Ravindran was transferred to [[Lucknow]]. The Army HQ called it a routine transfer.<ref name="In army, boss is sternly right -IE">{{cite web|author1=Pradip R Sagar|title=In army, boss is sternly right|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/In-army-boss-is-sternly-right/2016/05/22/article3444868.ece|website=Indian Express|accessdate=19 July 2016|date=22 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1977 – 31 July 2016 |
| Rank | 
Lieutenant General |
| Service number | IC-34350Y |
| Unit | 63 Cavalry |
| Commands held | Western Command XXXIII Corps 63 Cavalry 83 Armoured Regiment |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal & Bar |
| Spouse(s) | Anita Singh |
Lieutenant General Kamal Jit Singh, PVSM, AVSM & Bar is a retired Indian Army officer and former general officer commanding-in-chief of Western Command.[1] After retirement, he was conferred with Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair of Excellence in Punjab University.[2] and was appointed as Advisor to CM Haryana in November 2018. He graduated from the National Defence Academy,[1][3] and attended various staff courses in training academies of the Indian Army throughout the country. Singh worked closely with UN Peacekeeping forces stationed in Angola and was commended by the chief and UN Force Commander during his tenure. He held several appointments as commanding officer and also staff appointments at the headquarters of the Indian Army. He has been twice awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.[Note 1][4] In 2019, Singh was appointed as State Information Commissioner.[5] Inducted into Chandigarh Advisory Council in Aug 2019.{http://chdpr.gov.in/dashboard/?q=node/80506}
Personal life and education[edit | edit source]
Singh graduated from the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla,[3] and was awarded the bronze medal (for academics). He attended various command courses, including the National Defence Course and Higher Command Course, and was awarded the Col. Pyare Lal Medal and Commandant's Medal for his performance. He also attended the Defence Services Staff Course.[Note 2][4][6][1][7]
Singh completed his Master of Science and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in defence studies and his Master of Philosophy in strategic studies. He also qualified for a Master of Business Administration.[4][6]
Singh's wife, Anita, coordinated the winning team[Note 3] of the Global Space Settlement Design Competition held by NASA and was awarded the Government of Punjab's Samman Patra. The couple have two sons, Sahil and Samrat, who both work in the private sector.[4][7]
Military career[edit | edit source]
Singh was commissioned through the Indian Military Academy into the 63 Cavalry, an armoured regiment of the Indian Army, on 11 June 1977.[3] During his three-decade long career, he has served in several counter-insurgency areas such as Nagaland, Manipur, and Punjab and was twice commended by the Eastern army commander during his service in Nagaland and Manipur. Additionally, he worked with the paramilitary force, the Assam Rifles, and the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces stationed in Angola. He has also commanded his own regiment, 63 Cavalry; an armoured brigade of T-90s; an armoured division, and a corps in the north-eastern region.[3][4][6][7]
During his time with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF), Singh served as chief operations officer and team commander. He was commended by the Chief of the Indian Army Staff and also received the UN Force Commander's citation for his contributions to UNPKF.[4][6][7]
His staff appointments include brigade major of an armoured brigade, assistant military secretary (Policy), military assistant to deputy chief of army staff (COAS), colonel general staff of division involved in counter-insurgency operations, brigadier general staff of a Strike Corps, and additional director general (Perspective Planning) at the headquarters of the Indian Army.[Note 4] He served as an instructor at the School of Armoured Warfare and also on the Directing Staff at the Higher Command Wing of the Army War College, Mhow.[Note 5][4][6][7] He was succeeded by Lieutenant General Surinder Singh as the GOC-in-C Western Command.[8]
He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (January 2016) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Bar by the President of India.[3][4][9]
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Honoured by Punjab Govt on 550th Prakash Utsav of Guru Nanak.https://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/govt-honour-for-383-on-parkash-utsav/859144.html
Controversy[edit | edit source]
In May 2016, Singh was allegedly involved in a verbal spat with Lieutenant General R. Ravindran, then General Officer Commanding (GoC) Delhi Area regarding the functioning of the GoC. Subsequently, Ravindran was transferred to Lucknow. The Army HQ called it a routine transfer.[10]
Notes[edit | edit source]
Footnotes
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh PromotedWestern Army Commander". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ↑ Singh, Kamal Jit (17 August 2016). "Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair". Tribune.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Lt Gen KJ Singh takes charge of Western Command". First Post. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 "GOC-in-C Western Command". Indian Army. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ "State gets 3 new info commissioners". The Tribune. Chandigarh. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Lt Gen K J Singh takes over as GOC-in-c, Western Command". Daily Excelsior. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "Lieutenant General KJ Singh, takes over as GOC-in-C Western Command". www.cityairnews.com. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ "Lt Gen Surinder Singh to be Western Army Commander". Tribune India. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ↑ "LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY-2016" (PDF).
- ↑ Pradip R Sagar (22 May 2016). "In army, boss is sternly right". Indian Express. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
References[edit | edit source]
- Lt Gen KJ Singh, AVSM ** GOC-in-C, Western Command at the Wayback Machine (archived July 19, 2016)
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Command 1 Aug 2014 - 31 Jul 2016 |
Succeeded by Surinder Singh |