The Visitor · Governance at SAU

A life in public service.
A constitutional role.

Shri Om Prakash Mathur, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim and Visitor of Sikkim Alpine University.

GOVERNANCE / 01 Shri Om Prakash Mathur, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim
Shri Om Prakash Mathur
Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim
THE VISITOR

Shri Om Prakash Mathur

Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim
Visitor, Sikkim Alpine University

The university’s published profile describes Shri Mathur as a senior public figure with decades of experience in political organization and public administration. It highlights his integrity, simplicity, commitment to democratic values, and support for inclusive development.

The profile credits his state and national roles with contributing to policy discussions, governance, and organizational development.

As Governor, the profile notes his constitutional responsibilities in the state and his engagement with education, young people, sustainable development, and Sikkim’s cultural and ecological heritage.

UNIVERSITYSikkim Alpine UniversityNamchi, Sikkim
EARLY LIFE & BACKGROUND

A journey shaped by public service.

1952Rajasthan

Born on 2 January 1952 in Rajasthan, Shri Mathur became involved in public and organizational life at an early age. His career has included grassroots responsibilities as well as state and national leadership roles.

AS GOVERNOR OF SIKKIM

Constitutional service, connected to the state.

The university profile describes the Governor’s role in supporting the constitutional functioning of state administration and engaging with communities and institutions.

  • 01 Constitutional values and democratic principles
  • 02 Education and youth empowerment
  • 03 Sustainable development
  • 04 Sikkim’s cultural and ecological heritage
  • 05 Dialogue with citizens, institutions, and stakeholders
POLITICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

A long record of organizational leadership.

These roles and dates are presented as listed in the university’s published profile.

  1. Member, Central Election Committee

    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  2. In-charge, Chhattisgarh Unit

    BJP

  3. Election responsibilities

    Election In-charge, Jharkhand; Parliament Election In-charge, Gujarat (BJP)

  4. Assembly Election In-charge

    Karnataka

  5. Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

    Second term; Chairman, House Committee

  6. All India Vice President

    BJP

  7. State and election responsibilities

    In-charge, Uttar Pradesh Unit; Assembly Election In-charge, Maharashtra (BJP)

  8. In-charge, Gujarat Unit

    BJP

  9. Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

    First term

  10. State President, Rajasthan

    BJP

  11. All India General Secretary

    BJP; three terms

  12. National organizational roles

    In-charge, Gujarat; All India Secretary (BJP)

  13. In-charge, Madhya Pradesh Unit

    BJP

  14. Election In-charge

    Uttarakhand (BJP)

  15. General Secretary (Organisation), Rajasthan

    BJP

  16. National Executive Member

    BJP

  17. Sangathan Mantri

    Kisan Sangh

  18. Detained during the Emergency

    The published profile records 11 months in jail.

  19. Zila Pracharak

    RSS, serving in districts across Rajasthan

  20. Pracharak

    RSS

INTERNATIONAL VISITS

Engagement across borders.

The university profile lists visits to the following countries:

  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
  • Zimbabwe
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Italy
  • France
  • Norway
  • Ireland
  • Nepal