the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lakhera was assigned additional charge as Lt. Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, administered the oath of office and the oath of secrecy on 29 November 2005. Governor of Mizoram As Governor of Mizoram he took over as Governor of Mizoram from 25 July 2006. On assuming the appointment he visited all district headquarters to familiarize himself with the problems of the people on ground. Family He is married to Pushpa Lakhera, a social activist, who has taken an active part in resolving the problems of women, particularly those of the Defence Service and Ex-Service family. Dates of rank See also Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of states of India List of Governors of India Governors of Mizoram References 1937 births Lieutenant Governors of Puducherry Lieutenant governors of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Governors of Mizoram Rashtriya Indian Military College alumni Military personnel from Uttarakhand Living people People from Tehri Garhwal district Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal Defence Services Staff College alumni