Lt. Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) is a highly decorated former Indian Army officer and currently serves as the eighth Governor of Uttarakhand, having taken office on 15 September 2021.
Commissioned in 1976, he culminated a distinguished nearly four-decade military career, holding critical appointments such as Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Information Systems & Training), Adjutant General, and Corps Commander of the strategic XV Corps overseeing the Line of Control in Kashmir.
As Additional Director General of Military Operations, he shaped India-China border strategy, participated in key diplomatic forums for over a decade, and visited China seven times, including leading a military delegation in 2012.
Honored with four Presidential awards—the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal—and two Chief of Army Staff commendations, his service has been marked by exceptional leadership and valor.
As Governor of Uttarakhand, he has prioritized women’s empowerment, ex-servicemen welfare, technological innovation, organic farming, and reverse migration. He has introduced AI-driven governance at Raj Bhavan, transparent university appointments, real-time public outreach initiatives, and the state’s toughest anti-cheating ordinance to bolster meritocracy in recruitment.
Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh exemplifies strategic excellence, scholarly insight, and compassionate leadership—fortifying national security in uniform and nurturing Uttarakhand’s growth in office.
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