NAIK, SHRI SURUP SINGH HIRYA  [Congress (1)— Maharashtra, Nandurbar (Res. Sch. Tribes), 1980]  s. of Shri Hirya Dhedya Naik; b. at Navagaon Village, Nawapur Taluk; Dhule District, September 10, 1938; ed. at Sarvajanik High School, Nawapur, Dhule, Matriculate; m. Smt. Bhimibai Surupsing Naik, May, 1964; 4 s. and 2 d.: Agriculturist; President, Adivasi Seva Sangh, Dhule, since 1975; Chairman, (i) Adivasi Vibhag Co-operative Milk Union, Nandurbar Dhule District, since 1975, (ii) Umran Adivasi Seva Sahakari Society Ltd., Umran Taluk, Nawapur, 1976-77 and, (iii) Deomogra Vibhag Jungle Kamgar Sahakari Society Ltd., since 1975; Vice-Chairman, (i) Dhule District Krishi Udyog Sahakari Sangh Ltd,, Dhule, 1971-75 and (ii) Special Executive Committee, Dhule 1974—77; Sanchalak,  Post Basic Ashram Shala, Navagaon, since 1965; Sarpanch Group Gram Panchayat, Sukvel, 1963-72; Member (i) Zila Parishad, Dhule, 1965-71, (ii) Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, 1972-77 and (iii) Sixth Lok Sabha, 1977-79.  

Social activities:  Working for eradication of illegal money-lending business in tribal areas, organising meetings and ‘Bhajana-Mandals’ at various places to pursue tribal people not to drink liquor.  

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Cultural activities.  

Special interests:  Upliftment of tribals and removal of exploitative practices from the tribal areas.  

Sports and clubs:  Kabaddi.  

Permanent address:  Nawagaon Post, Nawapur Taluk, Dhule Distrkt, Maharashtra.