List of Former Governors of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, has a rich political history shaped by its diverse landscapes and cultures. As a state of India, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed the stewardship of several distinguished individuals serving as Governors, each contributing to the development and governance of this picturesque region. Let’s delve into the list of former Governors who have left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Himachal Pradesh.

Governors of Himachal Pradesh

S. Chakravarti served as the inaugural Governor of Himachal Pradesh, assuming office on January 25, 1971, and concluding his tenure on February 16, 1977. Over time, Himachal Pradesh has seen a total of 30 individuals appointed as governors. Shiv Pratap Shukla presently holds the position, having been appointed on July 13, 2021.

Inaugural Governor of Himachal Pradesh

S. Chakravarti assumed the mantle of the inaugural Governor of Himachal Pradesh on January 25, 1971, and served until February 16, 1977. His tenure marked the genesis of administrative leadership in the region, overseeing the initial phase of state development and governance. As the first appointed official to hold this esteemed position, Chakravarti’s stewardship laid crucial groundwork for the governance structures and policies that followed in Himachal Pradesh.

Current Governor of Himachal Pradesh

As of February 13, 2023, Shiv Pratap Shukla serves as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. With a distinguished background in politics and administration, Shukla brings valuable experience to the role. His tenure aims to foster development, maintain harmony, and uphold the constitutional values in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh.

List of Former Governors of Himachal Pradesh

Here is the complete list of former Governors of Himachal Pradesh:

Former Governors of Himachal Pradesh
S. No.	Name	From	To
1.	Sh. S. Chakravarti	25 Jan 1971	16 Feb 1977
2.	Sh. Amin ud-din Ahmad Khan	17 Feb 1977	25 Aug 1981
3.	Sh. A. K. Banerjee	26 Aug 1981	15 Apr 1983
4.	Sh. Hokishe Sema	16 Apr 1983	7 Mar 1986
5.	Justice Prabodh Dinkarrao Desai	8 Mar 1986	16 Apr 1986
6.	Vice Admiral R. K. S. Ghandhi	17 Apr 1986	15 Feb 1990
7.	Sh. S. M. H. Burney	2 Dec 1987	10 Jan 1988
8.	Sh. H. A. Brari	20 Dec 1989	12 Jan 1990
9.	Sh. B. Rachaiah	16 Feb 1990	19 Dec 1990
10.	Sh. Virendra Verma	20 Dec 1990	29 Jan 1993
11.	Sh. Surendra Nath	30 Jan 1993	10 Dec 1993
12.	Sh. Bali Ram Bhagat	11 Feb 1993	29 June 1993
13.	Sh. Gulsher Ahmad	30 Jun 1993	26 Nov 1993
14.	Sh. Surendra Nath	27 Nov 1993	9 Jul 1994
15.	Justice Viswanathan Ratnam	10 Jul 1994	30 Jul 1994
16.	Sh. Sudhakarrao Naik	30 Jul 1994	17 Sep 1995
17.	Sh. Mahabir Prasad	18 Sep 1995	16 Nov 1995
18.	Smt. Sheila Kaul	17 Nov 1995	22 Apr 1996
19.	Sh. Mahabir Prasad	23 Apr 1996	25 Jul 1997
20.	Smt. V. S. Ramadevi	26 Jul 1997	1 Dec 1999
21.	Sh. Vishnu Kant Shastri	2 Dec 1999	23 Nov 2000
22.	Sh. Suraj Bhan	23 Nov 2000	7 May 2003
23.	Justice Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje	8 May 2003	19 Jul 2008
24.	Prabhu Rau	19 Jul 2008	24 Jan 2010
25.	Urmila Singh	25 Jan 2010	24 Jan 2015
26.	Kalyan Singh	28 Jan 2015	12 Aug 2015
27.	Acharya Devrat	12 Aug 2015	21 Jul 2019
28.	Kalraj Mishra	22 Jul 2019	10 Sep 2019
29.	Bandaru Dattatreya	11 Sep 2019	13 Jul 2021
30.	Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar	13 July 2021	13 Feb 2023
31.	Shiv Pratap Shukla	13 Feb 2023	Incumbent