Lt. Gen Deependra Singh Hooda Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda is the former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian army's Northern Command.

Lt. Gen Deependra Singh Hooda

Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda is the former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian army's Northern Command.
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chandigarh

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english, hindi

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

About Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda

Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda was the Northern Army Commander during the 'surgical strike', with a career of over forty years. Born on November 12, 1956, he completed his schooling at St. Columba’s school in Delhi and later attended the National Defence Academy in Pune. Book Deependra Singh Hooda for your upcoming event to motivate your attendees.

Achievements

Known for:

  • Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda was the Army Commander during the Chumarand Demchok face-off situation along the India-China LAC in September 2014.
  • He was also an Indian Army Commander during the launch of surgical strikes against Pakistan in September 2016. 
  • He is most prominently known for his views on Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on human rights.

Awards:

  • Deependra Singh Hooda, the Northern commander, has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal (Bar).

He was awarded the UNMEE Medal for his United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Hire Deependra Singh Hooda, a northern commander whose has had a significant role in both the northern and southern borders of India.

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Why Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda?

Book Deependra Singh Hooda, as his four-decade-long service, has many stories and learnings which are inspiring for the listeners. His speeches teach one how to overcome the challenges thrown towards one by life. How to imbibe a spirit of focus, discipline, and consistency among team members. Book Deependra Singh Hooda, an Indian Army Commander with several accolades to inspire the youth.

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  • Unforgettable Experience: Hire Deependra Singh Hooda through Engage4more guarantees your audience a memorable and impactful experience.
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FAQs

1. What type of events can we hire Deependra Singh Hooda for?

You can hire Deependra Singh Hooda for various events, including sports clinics, panel discussions, keynote speeches for organisational events, motivational speaking sessions, and fests.

2. How to book Deependra Singh Hooda for an event?

Through our website, Enage4more, you can book Deependra Singh Hooda for any event, be it motivational, corporate, or sports.

3. What is Deependra Singh Hooda fees as a motivational speaker?

Deependra Singh Hooda fees as a motivational speaker may vary depending upon factors such as location, duration of engagement, and the type of event. 

4. Can I hire Deependra Singh Hooda for a corporate event?

Yes, you can hire Deependra Singh Hooda for a corporate event. His speeches can enrich your attendees with valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and national security while inspiring audiences through his compelling narratives drawn from extensive military experience. This aligns perfectly with the corporate world. He makes a perfect choice for your event. So, book Deependra Singh Hooda now.

Why Lt. Gen Deependra Singh Hooda ?

Book Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda on engage4more to hear firsthand about leading the Northern Command during the historic 2016 surgical strike against Pakistan. His stories of leadership, precision, and courage under extreme pressure make him a standout speaker for corporate, youth, and defence-themed events across India.
Hire Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda, a decorated Army veteran with more than 40 years in uniform, for your next event through engage4more. His experience commanding troops along both the northern and eastern borders blends military discipline with leadership insight, motivating teams to overcome adversity and pursue excellence with consistency.
Book Deependra Singh Hooda for sessions that teach focus, consistency, and resilience through real command experience rather than borrowed frameworks. His proven strategies for building high-performance teams under sustained pressure are directly valuable for corporates, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions navigating their own high-stakes environments.
Hire Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda through engage4more for unmatched insight on national security, team building, and high-stakes decision-making forged over four decades of active service. His sessions suit leadership offsites, strategy seminars, and planning workshops seeking a genuinely battlefield-tested perspective on managing risk and uncertainty.
Book Deependra Singh Hooda to spark patriotism, responsibility, and leadership among young audiences through engage4more's booking platform. His engaging talks, drawn from commanding the 2016 surgical strikes, connect deeply with youth and students, preparing them to lead future organisations with courage, discipline, and conviction.

Snapshots of Lt. Gen Deependra Singh Hooda

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Lt. Gen Deependra Singh Hooda

Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda is the former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian army's Northern Command.

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FAQs

Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda is a motivational speaker booked through engage4more, best known as the former Army Commander of the Indian Army's Northern Command who oversaw the September 2016 surgical strikes. His 40-year military career underpins keynotes on leadership, discipline, and crisis decision-making.
When you book Deependra Singh Hooda through engage4more, audiences hear firsthand accounts of high-stakes military leadership, including the 2014 Chumar-Demchok face-off and the 2016 surgical strikes, translated into practical lessons on focus, discipline, and building high-performance teams.
Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda, available through engage4more, has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and the Vishisht Seva Medal with Bar, alongside the UNMEE Medal for his UN mission service.
Deependra Singh Hooda, booked through engage4more, addresses leadership under pressure, national security strategy, team discipline, and resilience. His military-honed frameworks for decision-making translate directly to corporate offsites, leadership summits, and strategic planning workshops.
Yes, engage4more positions Deependra Singh Hooda as an ideal speaker for youth and educational forums, where his stories of patriotism, responsibility, and four decades of disciplined service inspire young audiences to lead with courage and conviction.
You can book Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda through engage4more's website by submitting an event inquiry; the team then confirms availability and manages logistics for motivational, corporate, or defence-themed engagements.
Deependra Singh Hooda, featured on engage4more, was commissioned into the Indian Army in December 1976, served in the 4/4 Gorkha Rifles, and rose to command the Northern Army before retiring in November 2016 after 40 years of service.
Yes, engage4more recommends Deependra Singh Hooda for corporate leadership offsites, where his experiences commanding troops along India's northern borders offer rare, real-world insight into strategic thinking, team building, and decisive action under uncertainty.
Deependra Singh Hooda, listed with engage4more, delivers sessions in both English and Hindi, and is based in Chandigarh, making him accessible for events across North India and beyond.
Deependra Singh Hooda, whose profile is hosted on engage4more, commanded the Northern Command through some of the most sensitive years of the India-Pakistan and India-China borders, and is widely recognised for advocating human rights alongside security in Kashmir policy discussions.
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