Lt Gen (Retd) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, also known as "Tiny Dhillon," has been named the Chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Appointed by President Droupadi Murmu, he will serve in this capacity for a three-year term starting from August 25, 2023. Lt Gen Dhillon has a distinguished career, having commanded the 15 Corps during significant events such as the Pulwama IED blast, Balakote air strikes, and the abrogation of Article 370 & 35A.
He also served as DG Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), focusing on international military cooperation and strategic intelligence. His impressive service of 39 years in the Army has earned him accolades including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.
Lt Gen (Retd) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon (Tiny Dhillon) has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh for a period of three years w.e.f. 25.08.2023 by President Droupadi Murmu.
KJS Dhillion in February this year launched a book, "Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye, My Life Story" which was appreciated by many.
