General Bikram Singh

Former Chief of Army | Notable Award-winning Army Veteran

About

General Bikram Singh, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, during his 42-year career, enhanced the responsiveness, potency, accountability and relevance of the force.

Wars in 1962 and 1965 motivated him to join the National Defence Academy in 1968. He was commissioned into the Sikh Light Infantry in 1972.

Before he was the Chief of Army Staff, he was Chief of Eastern Command and General Officer Commanding of the Kashmir Valley-based Chinar Corps.

Along with effective human resource management, Gen. Singh showed great respect for diversity and proved capable of managing large multinational organisations through his experience in the UN. He served in two UN missions in Central America-ONUCA & ONUSAL, and in his third assignment, he commanded a multinational division in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC).

Awards and Accomplishments

Gen. Bikram Singh was honoured with the ‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’, ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’, ‘Sena Medal’, ‘Uttam Yudh Seva Medal’, and ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’.

He was named the ‘Best Young Officer’ at the Young Officers’ Course at the Infantry School & was also awarded both the ‘Commando Dagger’ as the best commando & the ‘Best in Tactics’ trophy.

In 2013, Gen. Singh was awarded ‘The Legion of Merit’ by the US President for his outstanding services.

Gen. Singh was later an instructor at the Commando and Weapons Wings of the Infantry School.

Why General Bikram Singh ?

Gen. Singh was the official spokesperson of the Indian Army during the Kargil War. He held important positions for effective strategy-making during this crucial time.

He has also delivered several motivational talks in corporate houses, management and academic institutions.

He is an inspiring speaker with the experience of overcoming life & war battles!