VARMA, SHRI DHARMESH PRASAD [Janta Dal*—Bihar, Bettiah, 1989]:  s. of Amresh Prasad Varma; b. at Bettiah, West Champaran District, Bihar, December 18, 1944; ed. at St. Xaviers’, Patna, Bihar, Indian School Certificate; unmarried, Agriculturist;

Public Offices held:  Mukhia, Bihar, Block Pramukh, Bihar, 1979 till date; 1969—78;

Previous Association with Political Parties:  Chairman, Janata Party, District West Champaran, Bihar, 1987-88;

Previous Membership:  Legislative Assembly, Bihar, 1980—89;

Committee Experience:  Member, Public Accounts Committee, 1980—82, Committee on Subordinate Legislation, 1982—85, Committee on Public Undertakings, 1985—87, House Committee, 1987—89, Bihar Legislative Assembly; Member, Committee on Environment and Forests, June 7, 1990 and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Finance, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Sports; 

Travels Abroad:  Italy, U.K., France, USA;

Special Interests:  Upliftment of the socially and economically exploited people of Champaran District, specially Tharu and other adivasi tribes;

Social Activities:  Organiser, Awadesh Netraheen Sahayata Shivir, Shikarpur and Blind Relief Camps at various backward areas of West Champaran;

Permanent Address:  Village & P.O. D.K Shikarpur, Bihar (Narkatiaganj Exchange Tel. No. 52), 2202B, Srikrishnapuri, Patna-800001, Tel. No. 220919.

*Member, Janata Dal(S) with effect from January 11, 1991