SINGH, SHRI LAL VIJAY PRATAP, B.A., [Congress (I)—Madhya Pradesh, Surguja (Res. Sch. Tribes), 1984]  s. of Shri Lal Gopal Saran Singh; b. at Varanasi, July 20, 1942; ed. at Sagar University; m. Smt. Jyoti  V. Singh, July 20, 1966; 1 s. and 1 d.; Agriculturist and Political and Social Worker; President, Youth Congress Baikunthpur Block; President, (i) M.P.C.W.F. (INTUC) Katkona Branch, 1972 and (ii) Students’ Union—Lahiri Degree College, Chirmiri, Surguja, Madhya Pradesh, 1962-63; Chairman, (i) Madhya Pradesh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam, 1983-84 and (ii) Bastar Wood Plywood Ltd., 1983-84; Adhayaksha, Janpad Panchayat, Baikunthpur, 1972; Director, Madhya Pradesh Rajya Parivahan Ltd.; Senator, Ravi Shankar Vishvavidyalaya, Raipur; Member, (i) Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, 1980-85, (ii) Assurances Committee 1980, (iii) Sadan Samiti, (iv) Committee on Public Works Department; Member, Congress (I) Parliamentary Working Committee, 1980.

Social activities:  Upliftment of the weaker sections of the society.

Favourite pastime & recreation:  Reading, target-shooting & photography.

Special interests:  Wild-life, Horticulture, organising social and cultural activities and several tournaments.

Sports and clubs:  Swimming, Cricket, Football, Target-shooting and Chess; took part in school and college sports; represented Madhya Pradesh in N.C.C. and was declared the best marksman.

Permanent address:  Patna P.O., Baikunthpur Tehsil, Surguja District, Madhya Pradesh.