B. D. Mishra
Governor of Mizoram | |
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(Additional Charge) | |
In office 11 August 2021 – 5 November 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
Succeeded by | Kambhampati Hari Babu |
Personal details | |
Born | Indo-Pakistani War, 1965 & Bangladesh Liberation War | 20 July 1939
Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra is a retired officer of the Indian Army, and presently Lieutenant governor of Ladakh.[2] Previously he held the offices of Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Governor of Meghalaya & Governor of Mizoram.
Career
Mishra retired from the Indian Army on 31 July 1995, after a career that began as a permanent regular infantry officer, on 17 December 1961. He was born on 20 July 1939.
Mishra was the commander of the
Raja Sansi Airfield, Amritsar
, on 24 April 1993. All 124 travellers and crew members were rescued in the operation, after eliminating the hijackers, without any casualty or damage. Mishra received the Prime Minister's appreciation for his role in ending this hijack crisis.
Operational roles
Mishra has served in various wars and operational roles for India:
- Against Chinese attack on India (1962)
- Against Naga insurgents in Nagaland (1963–1964)
- Against Pakistan in Sialkot Sector (1965)
- Against Pakistan in Liberation of Bangladesh(1971)
- Against Pakistan on LoC in Poonch Sector, as Battalion Commander (1979-1981)
- Against Vavunia and Trincomalee in Sri Lanka(1987-1988)
- Against J&K and Punjab terrorists, as NSG Force Commander (1990-1995)
- Volunteered for Kargil War, after retirement
He has received Commendation for Gallant Role in Counter Terrorist Operations.
Education
Mishra holds an MA from
University of Delhi
.
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Military awards and decorations
General Service Medal 1947 | Samar Seva Star | PoorviStar
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Special Service Medal
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Raksha Medal | Sangram Medal
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Operation Parakram Medal
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Sainya Seva Medal
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25th Anniversary of Independence Medal
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30 Years Long Service Medal
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20 Years Long Service Medal
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9 Years Long Service Medal
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References
- ^ "His Excellency Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra... (Retd) (Governor of Arunachal Pradesh wef. 3rd October 2017)". Arunachal Pradesh Government. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ "BD Mishra appointed as new lieutenant governor of Ladakh". Hindustan Times. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- Indian Express. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "President appoints new governors". The Times of India. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.