Konsam Himalaya Singh

Major General Konsam Himalay Singh, YSM is an Indian Army General officer, and is the first Manipuri person to achieve the rank of Major General in the army of independent India. He is presently the seniormost serving army officer from Manipur, and is posted with the Military Secretary's branch at Army Headquarters, New Delhi.

Early life and education
General K. Himalay Singh was born in Charangpat village in Thoubal district, Manipur, and had his early education in schools there. In 1968, he joined the Sainik School Goalpara in Assam. Singh joined the prestigious National Defence Academy in 1974, and received his Bachelor's degree from that institution. He holds a Master's degree in Defence Studies, and an MPhil degree in Strategic Studies from Madras University. Additionally, he has completed a postgraduate degree in Management studies, from Osmania University, Hyderabad, with distinction.

Military career
Singh was commissioned into the 2nd battalion of the Rajput Regiment in 1978. During the Kargil War, when he held the rank of Colonel, he commanded the 27th Battalion, The Rajput Regiment in action, for which he was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal. He later served as a battalion commander at his alma mater, the National Defence Academy. Singh is a keen mountaineer and took part in the Kanchenjunga expedition, 1987. He has been awarded the Chief of Army Staff's commendation card three times during his career. The general officer is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi.

Personal life
Singh is the son of K. Ibopishak Singh and is married to a physician working with the Central Government Health Service, Delhi, as a Chief Medical Officer. The couple have two daughters.