The governor of a state is the repository of the executive powers of the state, which are exercised by him in accordance with the Constitution of India. He has the right to be kept informed of the decisions of the state ministry.

The present Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is retired General Joginder Jaswant Singh. He took the office in 2008 from then onwards he has been successfully carrying on all the responsibilities of a governor. The Governor General Joginder Jaswant Singh comes from a family dedicated to the cause of the country. Both his father and grandfather have served in the Indian Army in the World Wars. He is married to Smt Anupama Singh who is an active socialist and works vigorously for the empowerment of women and upliftment of children. The governor has led and is still leading an enviable life. He has many feathers on his cap which have turned him into a valuable asset of the country.

Posts he has held:

Present Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
Chief of Army's Staff
Deputy Director General Operational Logistics
Commander of 9th Infantry Division
Additional Director General Military Operation (ADGMO)
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of ARTRAC
Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the president
Colonel of Maratha Light Infantry
Chairmen Chief of Staff Committee

Awards Conferred to the Governor:

Colour of Battalion
Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Sikh of the Year(2007) by The Sikh Forum (UK)
Life Time Achievement Award by Mother Teresa International and Millennium Awards Committee
Punjab Ratan Award

Other facts about the Governor

General Joginder Jaswant Singh was nominated to attend the prestigious National Defence Academy. He has done all the professional courses to include Defence Services Staff Course, Senior Command, Higher Command and National Defence College Courses. Besides, the governor has also written a thesis on "Sino-Indian Border Dispute." He has also contributed articles to regimentals and other journals. He is an excellent shooter, plays basketball, squash and golf. The governor is acquainted well with Arabic and French.

As a governor

As a governor, is taking a keen interest in the affairs of the state. He is laying special emphasis on the development of law and order in the state owing to his military background. After the esteemed general took his office in 2008, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has improved drastically. His deep love for the state and the people have earned him the title of "Soldiers General and People's Governor".

Last Updated on 29 August 2011