The first Lt. General in the Indian Army from North East India.
The first Brigadier and first Major General from Manipur in Independent India
Commanded 27 RAJPUT during OP VIJAY (KARGIL) in Chalunka – Turtok Sector in J&K and in Siachen Glacier 1998 – 2000. Awarded Yudh Seva Medal.
General Officer Commanding of an Infantry Division in the Line of Control in J&K (Poonch – Rajouri Sector). Awarded AtiVishisht Seva Medal.
Corps Commander in J&K. Conduct of Counter – Insurgency campaign of the Corps which comprised two Infantry Divisions and three Rashtriya Rifles Force HQs. Was Ex-Officio Security Advisor to the Govt of J&K during 2014-2015. Awarded Uttam Yudh Seva Medal.
Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission, Manipur
Publications
Konsam Himalay Singh, " Assessment of insurgency in Manipur and recommendation for conflict resolution", in USI Strategic Year Book, 2019.
Konsam Himalay Singh, " Kargil war as I saw it", The Infantry, June 2016.
Konsam Himalay Singh, Romancing the LOC 2012 (Restricted circulation)
Konsam Himalay Singh, "Ethnic Conflict in North East India", War College Magazine, 2016.