List of Former Governors of Gujarat (1960-2024)

Gujarat, one of India’s vibrant and industrially progressive states, has been witness to dynamic political leadership over the years. Since its formation in 1960, Gujarat has seen a diverse array of governors, each contributing to the state’s growth and development in their unique ways. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to the former Governors of Gujarat, spanning the period from 1960 to 2024.

Governors of Gujarat State

Gujarat, inaugurated in 1960, has witnessed 17 governors in its history. Mehdi Nawaz Jung served as the first governor from May 1, 1960, to August 1, 1965. Currently, Acharya Devvrat holds the governorship, assuming office on July 22, 2019. These transitions reflect Gujarat’s commitment to effective leadership and progress, with each governor contributing uniquely to the state’s development. Acharya Devvrat now shoulders the responsibility of guiding Gujarat into its next phase of growth and governance.

First Governor of Gujarat

Mehdi Nawaz Jung served as Gujarat’s inaugural Governor from May 1, 1960, to August 1, 1965. As the pioneer in this role, he laid the foundational stones of governance in the state, setting a precedent for the governors who succeeded him in steering Gujarat’s journey of progress and development.

Current Governor of Gujarat

Acharya Devvrat assumed office as the current Governor of Gujarat on July 22, 2019. Since then, he has been at the helm of the state’s governance, overseeing its affairs and contributing to its development. As Gujarat’s present governor, Acharya Devvrat continues to uphold the principles of leadership and service, guiding the state towards a brighter future.

List of Former Governors of Gujarat (1960-2024)

Gujarat, inaugurated in 1960, has witnessed 17 governors in its history. Mehdi Nawaz Jung served as the first governor from May 1, 1960, to August 1, 1965. Currently, Acharya Devvrat holds the governorship, assuming office on July 22, 2019.

Here is the complete list of former Governors of Gujarat from 1960-2024:

List of Former Governors of Gujarat (1960-2024)
S. No.	Name	From	To
1.	Mehdi Nawaz Jung	1 May 1960	1 Aug 1965
2.	Nityanand Kanungo	1 Aug 1965	7 Dev 1967
3.	P. N. Bhagwati	7 Dec 1967	26 Dec 1967
4.	Shriman Narayan	26 Dec 1967	17 Mar 1973
5.	P. N. Bhagwati	17 Mar 1973	4 Apr 1973
6.	Kambanthodath Kunhan Vishwanatham	4 Apr 1973	14 Aug 1978
7.	Sharda Mukherjee	14 Aug 1978	6 Aug 1983
8.	K. M. Chandy	6 Aug 1983	26 Apr 1984
9.	Braj Kumar Nehru	26 Apr 1984	26 Feb 1986
10.	Ram Krishna Trivedi	26 Feb 1986	2 May 1990
11.	Mahipal Shastri	2 May 1990	21 Dec 1990
12.	Sarup Singh	21 Dec 1990	1 Jul 1995
13.	Naresh Chandra	1 Jul 1995	1 Mar 1996
14.	Krishna Pal Singh	1 Mar 1996	25 Apr 1998
15.	Anshuman Singh	25 Apr 1998	16 Jan 1999
16.	K. G. Balakrishnan	16 Jan 1999	18 Mar 1999
17.	Sunder Singh Bhandari	18 Mar 1999	7 Mar 2003
18.	Kailashpati Mishra	7 May 2003	2 Jul 2004
19.	Balram Jakhar	2 Jul 2004	24 Jul 2004
20.	Nawal Kishore Sharma	24 Jul 2004	24 Jul 2009
21.	S. C. Jamir	30 Jul 2009	26 Nov 2009
22.	Kamla Beniwal	27 Nov 2009	6 Jul 2014
23.	Margaret Alva	7 Jul 2014	15 Jul 2014
24.	Om Prakash Kohli	16 Jul 2014	21 Jul 2019
25.	Acharya Devrat	22 Jul 2019	Incumbent