List of Governors of Arunachal Pradesh (1987–2025) – Names, Terms & Details

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh serves as the constitutional head of the state and represents the President of India. Since Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state in 1987, several Governors have held this esteemed office, playing key roles in maintaining constitutional order and facilitating development in the northeastern region. This page lists all Governors of Arunachal Pradesh from K. A. A. Raja to the current Governor Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retd.).

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
Current Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

List of Governors of Arunachal Pradesh (1987–Present):

Name

Term Start

Term End

Home State

Lt. General K. T. Parnaik (Retd.)

19-Feb-23

Incumbent

Maharashtra

B. D. Mishra

3-Oct-17

16-Feb-23

Uttar Pradesh

Padmanabha Acharya (Addl. Charge)

28-Jan-17

2-Oct-17

Odisha

V. Shanmuganathan

12-Sep-16

26-Jan-17

Tamil Nadu

J. P. Rajkhowa

1-Jun-15

12-Sep-16

Assam

Lt. General Nirbhay Sharma (Retd.)

29-May-13

31-May-15

Uttar Pradesh

J. J. Singh (Gen. Retd.)

27-Jan-08

27-May-13

Punjab

S. K. Singh

16-Dec-04

26-Jan-08

Uttar Pradesh

Shilendra Kumar Singh (Addl. Charge)

24-Dec-03

15-Dec-04

Madhya Pradesh

V. C. Pande (Addl. Charge)

6-Jun-03

23-Dec-03

Uttar Pradesh

Arvind Dave

1-Jul-99

5-Jun-03

Gujarat

Mata Prasad

21-Oct-93

16-Jun-99

Uttar Pradesh

Loknath Mishra

18-Mar-91

8-Sep-93

Odisha

Devi Das Thakur

17-Mar-90

8-Mar-91

Jammu and Kashmir

R. D. Pradhan

16-Mar-87

17-Mar-90

Maharashtra

K. A. A. Raja (as Lt. Governor)

1984

15-Mar-87

Tamil Nadu

FAQs on Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

  • Who is the current Governor of Arunachal Pradesh?

    Lt. Gen. Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retd.) is the current Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.  

  • Who was the first Governor of Arunachal Pradesh?

    R. D. Pradhan was the first official Governor after Arunachal Pradesh became a state in 1987.  

  • What is the role of the Governor in Arunachal Pradesh?

    The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, oversees governance, and represents the President of India.

  • Can the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh be from another state?

    Yes, Governors are often appointed from different states by the President of India.

  • Who was the Lieutenant Governor before statehood?

    K. A. A. Raja served as the Lieutenant Governor of Arunachal Pradesh before it achieved statehood in 1987.

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