Indian Army Veteran Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon Appointed as Chairperson of Board of Governors of IIT Mandi
Lt Gen Dhillon has a distinguished career, having commanded the 15 Corps during significant events such as the Pulwama IED blast, Balakote air strikes, and the abrogation of Article 370 & 35A.
Lt Gen (Retd) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, also known as "Tiny Dhillon," has been named the Chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Appointed by President Droupadi Murmu, he will serve in this capacity for a three-year term starting from August 25, 2023. Lt Gen Dhillon has a distinguished career, having commanded the 15 Corps during significant events such as the Pulwama IED blast, Balakote air strikes, and the abrogation of Article 370 & 35A. He also served as DG Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), focusing on international military cooperation and strategic intelligence. His impressive service of 39 years in the Army has earned him accolades including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal. IIT Mandi Takes Major Initiative To Address Mental Health Issues: New Academic Programme To Combine Indian Knowledge System With Scientific Innovations.
Lt Gen Dhillon Appointed IIT Mandi BoG Chair
Lt Gen Dhillon commanded the 15 Corps during the most challenging environment of the Pulwama IED blast, Balakote air strikes and Abrogation of Article 370 & 35A. He served as DG Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff under the Chief of Defence…
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2023
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