Personal Background

• Full Name & Rank: Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.), decorated with PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, and VSM.
• Date & Place of Birth: Born on 1 February 1956 in Jalal Usman, Amritsar, Punjab.
• Family: His father served in the Indian Army and his elder brother served in the Indian Air Force.

Education & Early Training

• Completed schooling at Sainik School, Kapurthala The.
• Graduate of the Defence Services Staff Course and the National Defence College.
• Holds two M.Phil. degrees from universities in Chennai and Indore, and conducted research on the India–China boundary issue at the Institute of Chinese Studies, JNU.

Military Career Highlights

• Commissioned: Began his service in the Indian Army in 1976, retiring on 31 January 2016, marking nearly 40 years of service.
• Key Roles Held:
• Infantry Company Commander → Brigade Commander → Major General → Additional Director General of Military Operations → Adjutant General → Deputy Chief of Army Staff (IS&T).
• Commanded the strategically important XV Corps overseeing the Line of Control in Kashmir .
• As Additional DGMO, he managed China-related operational and strategic issues, participating in multiple high-level dialogues and visited China seven times, including leading a military delegation in 2012 The Economic Times.

Awards & Recognition

He is among the few decorated officers who have received:

• Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)
• Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM)
• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)
• Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)
• Additionally, honored with two Chief of Army Staff commendations .

Governor of Uttarakhand

• Appointment & Oath: Sworn in as the 8th Governor of Uttarakhand on 15 September 2021, succeeding Baby Rani Maurya WikipediaThe Times of IndiaFirstpost.
• Safer State Initiatives: He emphasized service to “Veerbhoomi,” Uttarakhand, especially focusing on welfare of ex-servicemen & dependents The New Indian ExpressThe Times of India
• Transformative Missions: By September 2024, he had completed three years in office and rolled out five key missions:
  • Reverse Migration
  • Women Empowerment & Girls’ Education
  • Artificial Intelligence & Technology
  • Organic & Natural Farming
  • Wellness

He also spearheaded innovative governance tools—AI-powered chatbot “Maitri,” real-time Char Dham Yatra dashboard, transparent vice-chancellor selection, public outreach, and green initiatives at Raj Bhawan Garhwal Post.
Notable Anecdote

During his school days, he was known for being an outstanding debater, top scorer, and a committed sportsperson. His classmates recalled he was always clear about his goal of joining the armed forces. Reflecting on his roots, he often remarked that Sainik School, Kapurthala, taught him the essence of discipline and leadership

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
Hon’ble Chancellor/Vistor
Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand