Himalay scales the peak Brig to don Maj Gen stripes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 31 2011:
Brigadier Konsam Himalay Singh of Manipur has been selected for promotion to the rank of Major General in the Army, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release.
Konsam Himalay is the first from Manipur to be promoted to the rank of a Major General in the Indian Army.
He also has the distinction of being the first from Manipur to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier.
Born at Charangpat in Thoubal district, Brig Himalay had his early education in schools at Charangpat and Thoubal.
Subsequently in 1968, he joined Sainik School, Goalpara, excelled in the CBSE with distinction in Maths and Physics and joined NDA in 1974, after which he was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion of The Rajput Regiment in 1978 .
A graduate of Defence Services Staff College Wellington, and National Defence College, New Delhi he held many prestigious appointments in a career spanning over three decades, the release detailed adding that K Himalay is Masters in Defence Studies from Madras University, Master of Management Studies with Distinction from Osmania University and M Phil in Strategic studies from Madras University.
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He is also the senior most serving officer in the Indian Army from Manipur.
He commanded 27 Rajput during Kargil war for which he was awarded with Yudh Seva Medal, a decoration awarded for leading successful operations carried out during war.
He has been a Battalion Commander in the National Defence Academy.
The State native is a sky diver and a mountaineer and has reportedly participated in the Kanchenjunga expedition in 1987 .
He has been awarded COAS commendation card three times and Army Commander's Commendation card once in addition to the award of YSM.
His father K Ibopishak Singh lives with his ex-marine engineer brother in Imphal.
Married to Dr Mangala, who is Chief Medical Officer (NFSG) CGHS at Delhi, the couple is blessed with two daughters Poornima and Priyanka, both pursuing their respective careers in Delhi.
At present Brig Himalay is serving in the Military Secretary's branch at the Army Headquarters, the release added.