Das, Shri Bhakta Charan Constituency   : Kalahandi (Odisha) Party Name     : Indian National Congress (INC) Email Address : b-chd[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

Father’s Name Shri Dibakar Das Mother’s Name Late Smt. Bilasha Das Date of Birth 26 Nov 1958 Place of Birth Bhawanipatna, Distt. Kalahandi (Orissa) Marital Status Married Date of Marriage 29 Nov 1987 Spouse’s Name Smt. Sunanda Das No. of Sons 2 Educational Qualifications B.A., LL.B. Educated at Government College, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Orissa and L. R. Law College, Sambalpur, Orissa Profession Social Worker Advocate, Journalist Permanent Address At & P.O. Badapada, Bhawanipatna, Distt. Kalahandi, Orissa Tels. (06670) 231678, 9437023456 (M) Fax.(06670) 235678 Present Address 5, Mahadev Road, New Delhi – 110 001 Tels. (011) 23721119 9868656472, 9013180248 (M) Fax. (011) 23721119 Positions Held

1985-1989 Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly

Member, Committee on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Orissa Legislative Assembly

1989 Elected to 9th Lok Sabha

1989-1990 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Steel

1990 Deputy Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs

1990-1991 Union Minister of State, Railways

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

1996-1998 Member, Standing Committee on Mines

2009 Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (3rd term)

1 May 2009 Member, Committee on Finance

31 Aug. 2009 Member, Committee on Estimates

Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Environment and Forest

Member, Central Employment Guarantee Council

9 Jun. 2013 Member, House Committee

Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments Wrote articles on poverty, hunger, economic disparity and land reforms published in leading newspapers at National and State level in Hindi, English and Oriya. Wrote “let us talk politics” in Congress Sandesh; several mimeographed articles, and booklets on the ecosystem, mining and displacement of tribals in Kalahandi Social And Cultural Activities As Chairman, Green Kalahandi, engaged in promoting tribals rights and lifestyles, ecosystems and livelihoods; as patron of several development organizations and community based organizations, promoting empowerment of the disadvantaged, gender equity and social development; also promoting of Oriya culture mainly folk dance, and local customs that build social capital; as chairman of All India Chhatra Sangharsh Vahini, has been crusading for the social and democratic rights of students Special Interests Minute study of rural India with special emphasis on Kalahandi; building contacts and partnership with all those engaged in grassroots field activities like environmental issues Favourite Pastime and Recreation Singing patriotic songs, listening to classical music, staying and socializing with villagers, reading/watching episodes of Bhagvat Gita and spending time with friends Sports and Clubs Badminton, swimming, long walks, cycling, encouraging sports amongst the students and youths, providing help and guidance to youth clubs Countries Visited Widelly travelled Other Information President, Bennett and Coleman Employee Association, 1989-90; led a 4000 km. padyatra and cycle yatras to awaken the masses throughout the states of Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on issues concerning the youth, farmers, tribals, unemployment, social unrest, environment and wasteland management; leading role played in the successful distribution of land to landless in Bodh Gaya; highlighted the facts related to the 1985 famine at Kalahandi in the Assembly; ensured national and international attention on the issue and fought for the alleviation of the situation; also engaged in preserving the life and culture of the Dongaria tribe of the Niyamgiri hills (Kalahandi) which is on the verge of extinction; engaged in promoting environmental and livelihood security of the people theatened by displacement.

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