Vyas, Dr.(Kum.) Girija Constituency   : Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) Party Name     : Indian National Congress (INC) Email Address : girijav[AT]sansad[DOT]nic[DOT]in

Father’s Name Shri Krishna Sharma Mother’s Name Smt. Jamuna Devi Vyas Date of Birth 08 Jul 1946 Place of Birth Nathdwra (Rajasthan) Marital Status Unmarried Educational Qualifications M.A.(Philosophy), Ph.D. Educated at University of Udaipur and U.S.A. Profession Professor Women Social Activist Permanent Address 21-H, Daitya Nagri, Udaipur Rajasthan Tel. (0294) 2525356 Present Address AB-96, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110 011 Tels. (011) 23061928, 23061242 (O) 23782273 (R), 9414055540 (M) Fax. (011) 23061780 (O) 23782364 (R) Positions Held

1977-84 President, District Congress Committee [D.C.C. (I)], Udaipur

1985-90 Member, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

1986-90 Minister of State, Tourism, PWD, Child & Nutrition, Public Relations, Education, Parliamentary Affairs, Finance and Taxation, Science & Technology, Technical Education, Dairy and Animal Husbandry etc. ,Govt. of Rajasthan,

Member, Estimates Committee, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

1989 Executive Member, Pradesh Congress Committee [P.C.C. (I)], Rajasthan

1990 Member, All India Congress Committee (A.I.C.C.)

Jun. 1990-93 President, Pradesh Mahila Congress, Rajasthan

1991 Elected to 10th Lok Sabha

Jun. 1991 to Jan. 1993 Union Deputy Minister, Information and Broadcasting

1993 President, All India Mahila Congress

1993-96 Member, Standing Committee on Home and External Affairs

1993-96 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

1996 Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (2nd term)

1996 Member, Committee on Raj Bhasha

Member, Committee on Empowerment of Women

Member, Standing Committee on Petroleum

Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs

1999 Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (3rd term)

1999-2004 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petrol-chemicals and Chemicals

2000-2004 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

April 1999 – Jan. 2004 President, Pradesh Congress Committee (P.C.C.), Rajasthan

2005-08, 2008-11 Chairperson, National Commission for Women

2009 Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (4th term)

Jun. 2009 – Jun. 2013 Member, Business Advisory Committee

Jun. 2009 – Jun. 2013 Member, Panel of Chairmen

Aug. 2009 – Aug. 2012 Member, Standing Committee on Railways

Jun. 2009 – 2013 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health

Sep. 2009 – Nov. 2011 Member, Committee of Privileges

Nov. 2011 Member, National Integration Council

Oct. 2009 – Jun. 2013 Member, General Purpose Committee

Mar. 2010 – Jun. 2013 Member, Railway Convention Committee

Aug. 2011 Chairperson, Vichar Vibhag, AIIC, Editor, Sandesh, AICC

2011 – 13 Chief Whip, Congress Parliamentary Committee.

2012 -13 Business Advisory Committee

2012 – 13 Chairperson, Parliamentary Committee on Violation of Protocol Norms & Contemptuous Behaviour of Government Officers with MPs of Lok Sabha.

17 Jun. 2013 Union Cabinet Minister, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation

2012 – 13 Member, Public Accounts Committee.

Books Published (i) “Ethical Teachings of Bhagwat Gita and Bible”, (ii) “Philosophy of Shuddadvaita”; (iii) “Seep, Samunder aur Moti” (in Hindi and Urdu); (iv) “Nostalgia”-English poems; (v) “Grace and Salvation in major religions”; and (vi) “Ahsas”-Urdu Poetry; (vii) “Shuddadvaita and Christianity-A comprehensive study”; and (viii) Philosophy of Indian Democracy; PUBLICATIONS:- (i) Gandhi and the World of tomorrow-published by Gandhi Peace Foundation , 1969(ii) Self Identity in Indian Philosophy – published by Akhil Bhartiya Darshan Parishad, 1970 (iii) Metaphysics of Plotinus and Ramanuja – A comparative study published by International Neoplatonic Society, Canada, 1976 (iv)The significant of Bahaism in modern times-published by Bahai Centre, New Delhi, 1977 (v) The Role of Hindu Women published by Hindu Visva, USA, 1979(vi)The Philosophy of Indian Democracy – published by Indian News, Washington, USA (vii) Indo-China Relationship – some Philosophical Questions – paper published and presented at the Conference of Asian Studies, USA (vii) Kammudra to Mahamudra-published by Darshan International India (viii)The Concept of Grace-published in Darshnik Tremasic (ix) Shuddhadavaita-The Theory of Knowledge – published by Daarshnik (x) Buddhist-Tantra-published by Darshan International (xi) Indian Politics and Muslims- published by Islamic Centre, New Delhi (xii) Comparative Humanism of Faquir Baba in the context of Humanistic Philosophy of our times-published by Faquir Trust and Darshan International. Social And Cultural Activities As the Chairperson, National Commission of Women: Initiated the process works relating to following Bills/amendments to the existing ones, (i) Scheme for Relief and Rehabilitation for Victims of Rape, 2005; (ii) Compulsory Registration fo Marriages Bill, 2005; (iii) the Domestic Violence Act, 2005; (iv)Amendments to the laws relating to rape and related provisions; (v)The Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2006; (vi) Review of Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure:Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents; (vii)Older Persons (Maintenance, Care and Protection)Bill, 2005; (viii) Review of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961;(ix)Implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Test Act (PC & PNDT); (x) Offences by Acids (Prevention and Regulation)Act, 2007; (xi) Draft Bill on regulation and registration of Domestic WOrkers, 2007; (xii) Publication of Booklet titled `Meera Didi Se Poocho`: (xiii) Draft National Policy for women in Agricultural Sector, 2007; (xiv) Bill on Reservation for Women in the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies; (xv)The National Commission for Women Act, 2006 so as to increase the powers of the Commission and to consider a separate investigation team to enquire into the complaints;(xi)Minimum age for emigration clearance to women as housemaids/domestic workers in Gulf countries and other foreign countries/suggestions on amendments to emigration act; (xvii) Amendment in laws relating to Adultery (section 497 of IPC); (xviii) Prepared Report on Problems Relating to NRI Marriages; (xix) National Consultation on Mental Health;(xx)Workshop on Integrated Plan of Action to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking with Special Focus on Childrean and Women; (xxi)Commission`s views on section 498A IPC; (xxii) Issues relating to the heinous crime to throwing acid on women including their rehabilitation and other aspects; (xxiii) Working and Safety concerns of Women in Call Centres/BPO industry and prescribed NCW`s Guidelines to be followed by BPO units Special Interests Study and writing of ghazals and poems; development of backward areas of Rajasthan, working for poor people as well as SCs, STs and minorities; working for women, widows and children; and unity and integrity of the country Favourite Pastime and Recreation Music, Reading and writing Urdu ghazals and Hindi poems. Sports and Clubs Walking, jogging and cycling Countries Visited Widely travelled Other Information Represented India: (i) 5th Asian Women Parliamentarians and Ministers Conference at Beijing, China, November, 2007; (ii) Regional Policy Dialogue Org., Asian Pacific resource and research Centre for Women (ARROW) to address the Women empowerment and upliftment issues in Bangkok,Thailand, May, 2006; (iii) 49th and 50th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, March,2005 and 2006; and (iv) Beijing Plus Ten-5th South Asia reginal Conference organised by the UNIFEM, Islamabad, Pakistan; Attended (i)10th Indo-European Union Round Table meeting organised by Ministry of External Affairs (Govt. of India), Vienna, June 2006;and (ii)United Nation General Assembly meeting, New York, October, 2009 Academic activities: Head, Department of Philosophy; Associate Professor, Univeristy of Udaipur; Professor,Univeristy of Udaipur; Taught (i)University of Deleware, USA, 1989-90; and (ii) Summer in Spain -1980; Paper selected and read in the Canada International Neoplatonic Society, October, 1977; All India UGC Fellowship 1967-69; Awarded Gold Medal for securing Ist position in (i) M.Phil in the University, 1967 (ii) M.Phil in all faculties; and (iii) Faculty of Humanities respectively. Ph.D in Philosophy (Dissertation on a Comparative Study of Ethical Teachings in Gita and Bible(1973)). Received Post Doctoral Fellowship at University of Deleware, US from 1979-80

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