Syed Ata Hasnain
Syed Ata Hasnain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 (age 72–73 years) |
| Spouse | Sabiha Hasnain |
| Relatives | Syed Mahdi Hasnain (father) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  India |
Branch |  Indian Army |
Service years | 1974–2013 |
Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Service number | IC-30353P |
| Unit | 4 Garhwal Rifles |
| Commands | XV Corps XXI Corps19th Infantry Division 12th Infantry Brigade 4 Garhwal Rifles |
| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal (Bar) |
| Governor of Bihar | |
| Assumed office 14 March 2026 | |
| President | Droupadi Murmu |
| Chief Minister | Nitish Kumar Samrat Choudhary |
| Preceded by | Arif Mohammad Khan |
| Website | Ata Hasnain |
Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (born 1953), PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & Bar is a former General officer of the Indian Army who is serving as the 43rd Governor of Bihar since 2026.
Hasnain last served as the Military Secretary. Earlier, he commanded the 15 Corps in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the XXI Corps. In 2018, he was appointed Chancellor of Central University of Kashmir, and in 2020 was appointed Member of the National Disaster Management Authority.