Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania, a native of Shahpur area of district Kangra, on assuming the charge of Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India.

• He has commanded INS Darshak and Sandhayak. During his career, spanning more than three decades, he carried out hydrographic surveys across the entire stretch of the country.
• The Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh is proud of his feat and he would inspire the young generation to join the Indian Armed Forces.
• He said that Sh. Pathania was an expert on International maritime laws pertaining to maritime boundary delimitation and has immensely contributed in addressing issues pertaining to maritime boundaries and settlement of extended continental shelf beyond exclusive economic zone.
• He said that Himachal Pradesh is known as ‘Veerbhoomi’, because the brave sons of this hilly State were well acknowledged for their valour and determination to carry out difficult tasks.