Lieutenant General(retired), Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi. He was appointed on Friday, August 25, 2023, for a period of three years. He will succeed Professor Prem Vrat, the founding director of IIT Roorkee, in the position.
Dhillon is a decorated officer with a career spanning over 39 years in the Indian Army. He has held several important command and staff positions, including the Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence). He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.
Dhillon’s appointment as the BoG Chairperson is a significant one. IIT Mandi is a young institute, but it has been making rapid progress in recent years. Dhillon’s experience and expertise will be invaluable in guiding the institute to even greater heights.
Here are some of the things that Lieutenant General Dhillon can do to help IIT Mandi:
He can use his experience in the military to help the institute develop a strong culture of discipline and excellence.
He can help the institute to forge strong relationships with industry and government, which will be essential for its future growth.
He can help the institute to attract and retain the best talent, both from India and abroad.
He can help the institute to develop world-class research facilities and programs.
I am confident that Lieutenant General Dhillon will be a great asset to IIT Mandi. He is a visionary leader with a proven track record of success. I am sure that he will help the institute to achieve its full potential.
