Maj Gen L Nishikanta approved for next rank
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 16 2015:
Major General L Nishikanta Singh, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM ) Bar has been approved for the next rank making him the only second officer from Manipur after Lt Gen K Himalay to bring such laurels to the state.
According to a PRO Defence release, Maj Gen Nishikanta has a wide experience of field service and profession knowledge.
A JAKLI Officer, presently commanding a training establishment of the Army, he did his initial schooling from Thingen LP School, Gurukul Junior High School and Tombisana School and later joined Sainik School Purulia.
He had the distinction of securing first position in Manipur in CBSE's Higher Secondary exams in 1975. The General who, having the honour of Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), has also been awarded with 'Army Commanders Commendation Card' three times.
He played a key role in the rescue mission in Afghanistan, in 2010, of Indian Medical Mission, after it was attacked by terrorists.
Maj Gen Nishikanta joined NDA in Jul 1975 and was commissioned into the Army (9 JAKLI) in June 1979.He has served all over India but mainly in J&K and Northeast.
The General Officer is M Phil in Defence Studies from Madras University.
When he was dealing with Afghanistan, on February 26, 2010, he organized the rescue mission after the Indian Medical Mission in Afghanistan was attacked by terrorists.
This mission sent back the body of Late Maj Laishram Jotin who was later awarded Ashok Chakra.