Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Indian-American Advisor Honored for India-Pakistan Ceasefire Role
Ricky Gill, an Indian-American advisor to President Donald Trump, has been awarded the NSC Distinguished Action Award for his role in helping to negotiate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Gill is a senior director for South and Central Asia and has worked in the US government for several years.
He was born in New Jersey to Punjabi Sikh parents and has degrees from Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley.
The award was presented by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Some Indians have questioned the US's role in the ceasefire, with former officials expressing skepticism about the US's involvement.
Ricky Gill, an Indian-American advisor to President Donald Trump, received the NSC Distinguished Action Award for his role in India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations.
Gill serves as a senior director for South and Central Asia and Special Assistant to the US President.
The award was presented by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, acknowledging exceptional service in advancing US national security objectives.
Gill was born in New Jersey to Punjabi Sikh parents Jasbir and Param Gill and holds degrees from Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Some Indian officials have questioned the US's role in the ceasefire, with former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal and retired civil servant NN Ojha expressing skepticism.
- Who
- Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill, an Indian-American advisor to President Donald Trump
- What
- Awarded the NSC Distinguished Action Award for his role in India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations
- When
- 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- For his exceptional service in advancing US national security objectives
- Name
- Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill
- Position
- Senior Director for South and Central Asia, Special Assistant to the US President
- Award
- NSC Distinguished Action Award
- Education
- Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley
- Parents
- Jasbir and Param Gill
- Previous Role
- Director for Russia and European Energy Security at the NSC
- Award Presenter
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Birthplace
- Lodi, New Jersey
- Political Affiliation
- Republican
- Previous Political Role
- Candidate for California’s House of Representatives (2012)
Sources
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