A. K. Singh Explained

Ajay Kumar Singh
Birth Date:11 January 1953
Office:Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Term Start:8 July 2013
Term End:17 August 2016
Predecessor:Bhopinder Singh
Successor:Jagdish Mukhi
Term Start1:18 July 2014
Term End1:29 May 2016
Predecessor1:Virendra Kataria
Successor1:Kiran Bedi

Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM is the former[1] Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[2] He is an alumnus of Sainik School Rewa and National Defence Academy. He is former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command of Indian Army.[3]

Singh was named 11th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in July 2013 and took office on 8 July 2013.[4] He was given additional responsibility of the administration of Puducherry from July 2014 to May 2016.

Singh is known for his contributions towards Andaman Society by starting Andaman's first medical College, ANIIMS[5] and second degree college of South Andaman, ANCOL.[6]

Singh left the Andaman and Nicobar Islands[7] after handing over charges on 19 August 2016.

A.K. Singh was appointed as independent director to Air Works.[8]

Awards and decorations

Param Vishisht Seva MedalAti Vishisht Seva MedalSena MedalVishisht Seva Medal
Operation Vijay MedalOperation Parakram MedalSainya Seva MedalHigh Altitude Service Medal
50th Independence Anniversary Medal30 Years Long Service Medal20 Years Long Service Medal9 Years Long Service Medal

Notes and References

  1. News: Sanjib Kumar Roy. (Prof) Jagdish Mukhi appointed Lt Governor of AN Islands: Lt Governor expresses gratitude to Islanders for their support & love. 14 June 2016. Andaman Sheekha. 17 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Najeeb Jung to be new Delhi LG. https://web.archive.org/web/20130705080426/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-02/india/40328137_1_najeeb-jung-delhi-police-energy-studies . dead . 5 July 2013 . 2013. . 5 July 2013.
  3. Web site: Profile of Lieutenant Governor Andaman & Nicobar Islands . Andaman & Nicobar Administration . 4 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402161739/http://www.and.nic.in/gov/lgprofile.php . 2 April 2015.
  4. Web site: Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands . 12 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402161739/http://www.and.nic.in/gov/lgprofile.php . 2 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Andaman Sheekha LG expresses gratitude to PM, HM and MoH for Medical College . Andaman Sheekha. 2015. 3 September 2015.
  6. Web site: Andaman Sheekha LG lays foundation stone for ANCOL . Andaman Sheekha. 2015. 3 September 2015.
  7. Web site: LG delivers farewell address at DBRAIT. EoI. 2016. 20 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821193243/http://echoofindia.com/port-blair-lg-delivers-farewell-address-dbrait-113930. 21 August 2016. dead.
  8. Web site: Air Works appoints A K Singh independent director . The Times of India . 19 May 2020.

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