Lt. Gen KJ Singh(Retd) – Chandigarh Citizens Foundation

Lt. Gen KJ Singh (Retd)

Armed Forces

Self-made, Scholar Warrior and Soldiers’ General. Re-attired, currently engaged in nation building and knowledge sharing mission to build Nagrik Yodhas (Citizens Warriors) and Jagruk Hindustani (Vigilant Indians).
Former Western Army Commander, responsible for Pak border including counter terrorism in Jammu-Kathua-Samba and China Border (HP). Former Western Army Commander, responsible for Pak border, including counter- terrorism in Jammu-Kathua-Samba and China border (HP).
Commanded Sikkim Corps with borders with four countries, including Siliguri Corridor.
Steered counter-terrorism operations in North-East, J&K and Punjab.
Anchored HR and capability building desks in Army HQ.

Public Policy

Former Haryana State Information Commissioner and Advisor to CM.
Former Chairman UT Education Committee (Advisory Council) and member Panchkula Development Committee.

Corporate

Vice President VTDS Pvt Ltd (ammunition manufacturers) and Advisory Board Member – 63SATS (Cyber Security entity).

Academic

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair of Excellence in Panjab University. Currently, Honorary Professor – Panjab University, Professor of Practice – Chandigarh University and Faculty Emeritus – RRU. Guest speaker in universities/institutions.
Author of two highly acclaimed books – Generals Jottings and General’s Jottings Rearmed. Regular columnist in print media – 200+ articles. Frequent commentator on strategic affairs on electronic media.
Established first regional security related think tanks – Gyan Chakra and Gyan Setu in Chandigarh. Currently steering National Security Focus Group in Chandigarh Citizens Foundation. Organised first Military Literature Festival.

Qualifications

Recognitions

Awarded PVSM, Bar to AVSM and AVSM for Distinguished Service.
Recognised as “Eminent Punjabi” by Punjab Govt on 550th centenary of Guru Nanak.
Cited for bravery during UN Peace Building Mission in Angola by UN Force Commander.
Commended by Chief of Army Staff and twice by Eastern Army Commander.

Academic Awards

Col Pyara Lal Medal – Best Research Project – National Defence College (M Phil – Madras University). Participants include selected officers of IAS, IFS, IPS and Armed Forces (Indian and foreign).
Commander’s Medal – Best Dissertation Research – Higher Command Course at Army War College, M Phil programme – DAVV, Indore.
Competitive Vacancy – Defence Services Staff College (The toughest competitive examination in Army), M Sc programme with Madras University.
Bronze Medal (Academics) – National Defence Academy, BA with JNU.

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