Nishank, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Constituency   : Hardwar (Uttarakhand) Party Name     : Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) Email Address : nishankramesh[AT]gmail[DOT]com

Father’s Name Late Shri Permanand Pokhriyal Mother’s Name Late Smt. Vishambhari Devi Date of Birth 15 Jul 1959 Place of Birth Pinani, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand Marital Status Married Date of Marriage 07 May 1985 Spouse’s Name Smt. Kusumkanta No.of Daughters 3 Educational Qualifications M.A., Ph.D (Hon.), D.Litt (Hon.) Educated at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal), Uttarakhand Profession Poet Social Worker, Writer Permanent Address 37/1, Ravindra Nath Tagore Marg, Vijay Colony, Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand Tel: (0135) 2746363, 09458945006 (M) Fax: (0135) 2530113 Present Address Bungalow No. 13, Teen Murti Lane, New Delhi-110011 Positions Held

1991 – 1992 & 1993-2000 Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Three Terms)

1997 – 1998 Minister of Development of Uttarachal, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

1999 – 2000 Minister of Culture and Religion, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

2000 – 2002 & 2007 – 2014 Member, Uttarakhnad Legislative Assembly (Three Terms)

2000 – 2002 Minister of 12 Departments including Finance, Revenue, Planning etc., Govt. of Uttaranchal

2007 – 2009 Minister of Medical, Health, Family Welfare, Ayush, Science and Language, Govt. of Uttarakhand

2009 – 2011 Chief Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, Additional charge – Gopan (Live stock), Home, Energy, Public Works, Forest, Higher Education, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Information, Housing, etc.

Leader of the House, Uttarakhnad Legislative Assembly

May, 2014 Elected to 16th Lok Sabha

14 Aug. 2014 – 30 April 2016 Member, Public Accounts Committee

1 Sep. 2014 onwards Chairperson, Committee on Government Assurances

Member, Standing Committee on Rural Development

Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

29 Jan. 2015 onwards Member, General Purposes Committee

1 May 2018 onwards Member, Public Account Committee

Books Published 1) Samarpan; 2) Navankur; 3) Mujhey Vidhata Banna Hai; 4) Desh Hum Jalney Na Dengey; 5) Tum Bhi Mere Saath Chalo; 6) Bas Ek Hi Ichaa; 7) Bheed Sakshi Hai; 8) Kya Nahi Ho Sakta; 9) Jeevan Path Mein; 10) Matribhoomi Key Liye; 11) Roshni Ke Ek Kiran; 12) Meri Vyatha Meri Katha; 13) Prateeksha; 14) Koi Mushkil Nahin; 15) Kharey Prashan; 16; Ae Vatan Tere Liye; 17) Vipda Jeevit Hai; 18) Pahar Se Uncha; 19) Ek Aur Kahani; 20) Veera; 21) Mere Sankalp; 22) Major Nirala; 23) Nishant; 24) Himalaya Ka Mahakhumbh Nanda Rajajat; 25) Chhut Gaya Parav; 26) Meel Ka Pathar; 27) Tuttey Dayrey; 28) Sangharsh Jari; 29) Saparsh Ganga; 30) Pallavi; 31) Apna Paraya; 32) Safalta Key Achuk Mantra; 33) Mehnat Par Bharosa Karo, Bhagya Par Nahin; 34) Sansar Kayaron Key Liye Nahin; 35) Karmyogi Vivekanand; 36) Shikago Mein Vivekanand; 37) Mahayogi Vivekanand; 38) Antheen; 39) Ekkis Chuninda Kahaniya; 40) Kedarnath Prlaye Ki Sachchi Kahaniyan-1; 41) Maurishis Ki Swarnim Samritiyan; 42) Kritaghan; 43) Prateeksha; 44) Bal Kahaniya – Aao Seekhain Kahaniyo Se. Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments Wrote – Poems, Stories and Novels, Translated various books in more than 12 Indian and Foreign Languages; involved in various research work done on ‘Nishank’ Literature in Indian and Foreign Universities, Writings included in the curriculum of Indian and Foreign Schools and Universities Honorary Degree of DFC and D.Litt. from International Open University Colombo; Honorary Degree of Ph.D. and D.Litt. from various other Universities also “Bharat Gaurav Samman” the highest Literary honour of Mauritus; International In-ordinary Talent honour. Social And Cultural Activities Actively associated with various Social activities; launched unique drive of `Swaran Ganga`; Organised Cultural Programmes World wide as a Minister of Culture in Uttar Pradesh. Special Interests Writing and Travelling, Reading Poems; Stories; Novels; Travelogues etc.; Making public relations, reading & writing specialized Articles on Himalayas Favourite Pastime and Recreation Writing; Watching good Social and Patriotic Movies. Countries Visited Germany, Holland, Mauritius, Russia, Sri Lanka, etc. Other Information Born in a very poor family, father was a gardener. Hails from a humble family background

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