SHAH, SHRI BABUBHAI [B.J.P.—Gujarat, Kutch, 1989]:  s. of Meghji Khimji Shah; b. at Lakadia, Kutch District, Gujarat, September 2, 1941; ed. at Sir Jashwansinghji High School, Limbdi, Saurashtra, S.S.C.; m. Rasilaben, February 9, 1959, 2 s. and 2 d.; Agriculturist, Industrialist, Businessmen, Social and Political Worker;

Previous Membership:  Legislative Assembly, Gujarat, 1980-85;

Committee Experience:  Member, Non-Government Bill Committee, 1980-83, Estimates, Committee, 1982-83, Library Committee, 1984-85, Gujarat Legislative Assembly; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Reading, photography, socio religious activities;

Travels Abroad:  Hongkong, Japan, Thailand;

Special Interests:  Popularising Indian folk and classical music; 

Sports and Clubs:  Kabadi/Khokho and Hockey;

Social Activities:  Welfare of the blind and weak, promotion of education in the backward areas of Gujarat; protection of cattle for drought-stricken areas;

Other Information:  Compared many programmes on Bombay Doordarshan on folk music and dances of Gujarat; Member, National Shipping Board, May 23, 1990;

Permanent Address:  85, Modi Street, Fort Bombay, Maharashtra-400056.