List of Current Governors in India

Governors serve as the constitutional heads of India's states, representing the central government at the state level. Appointed by the President of India, they play a crucial role in ensuring constitutional governance, administering oaths to Chief Ministers, and overseeing legislative matters.  

Updated On - 17 Sep 2025

Though they primarily hold ceremonial roles, Governors can also exercise discretionary powers during political uncertainties. Below is the complete list of current Governors in India, including their names, tenure, and the states they serve. 

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Governors of Indian States (2025) 

State

Name

Duration

Andhra Pradesh

Syed Abdul Nazeer

20 Feb 2023 – Present

Arunachal Pradesh

Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik

16 Feb 2023 – Present

Assam

Lakshman Acharya

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Bihar

Rajendra Arlekar

18 Feb 2023 – Present

Chhattisgarh

Ramesh Bais

12 Feb 2023 – Present

Goa

P. S. Sreedharan Pillai

15 Jul 2021 – Present

Gujarat

Acharya Devvrat

22 Jul 2019 – Present

Haryana

Bandaru Dattatreya

15 Jul 2021 – Present

Himachal Pradesh

Shiv Pratap Shukla

18 Feb 2023 – Present

Jharkhand

Santosh Gangwar

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Karnataka

Thawar Chand Gehlot

11 Jul 2021 – Present

Kerala

Arif Mohammed Khan

6 Sep 2019 – Present

Madhya Pradesh

Mangubhai C. Patel

8 Jul 2021 – Present

Maharashtra

C. P. Radhakrishnan

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Manipur

Ajay Kumar Bhalla

3 Jan 2025 – Present

Meghalaya

C. H. Vijayashankar

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Mizoram

Hari Babu Kambhampati

6 Nov 2021 – Present

Nagaland

La. Ganesan

20 Feb 2023 – Present

Odisha

Ganeshi Lal

29 May 2018 – Present

Punjab

Gulab Chand Kataria

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Rajasthan

Haribhau Bagade

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Sikkim

Om Prakash Mathur

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Tamil Nadu

R. N. Ravi

18 Sep 2021 – Present

Telangana

Jishnu Dev Varma

27 Jul 2024 – Present

Tripura

N. Indrasena Reddy Nallu

26 Oct 2023 – Present

Uttar Pradesh

Anandiben Patel

29 Jul 2019 – Present

Uttarakhand

Gurmit Singh

15 Sep 2021 – Present

West Bengal

C. V. Ananda Bose

23 Nov 2022 – Present

Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories (2025):

Union Territory

Name

Duration

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Devendra Kumar Joshi

8 Oct 2017 – Present

Jammu and Kashmir

Manoj Sinha

7 Aug 2020 – Present

Ladakh

B. D. Mishra

12 Feb 2023 – Present

Chandigarh

Banwarilal Purohit

31 Aug 2021 – Present

Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu

Praful Patel

Dec 2016 – Present

Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena

26 May 2022 – Present

Puducherry

C. Kailashnathan

7 Aug 2024 – Present

Lakshadweep

Praful Patel

Dec 2020 – Present

FAQs on Governors of Indian states

  • Who appoints the Governors of Indian states?

    The President of India appoints the Governors of Indian states.

  • What is the tenure of a Governor in India?

    A Governor is appointed for a term of five years but can remain in office until a successor is appointed.

  • What are the main duties of a state Governor in India?

    Governors oversee state governance, administer oaths to Chief Ministers, summon and dissolve the state legislature, and can exercise discretionary powers during political crises.

  • Can a Governor be removed before their term ends?

    Yes, the President of India can remove a Governor at any time before the completion of their term.

  • Do Union Territories have Governors too?

    No, Union Territories are administered by Lieutenant Governors or Administrators, except for Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir which have elected governments and Lt. Governors.  

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