RANJIT SINGH, SHRI , M.A., Janata, (Himachal Pradesh—Hamirpur—I977):  s. of Shri  Kanshi Ram; b. at Raien, September 25, 1931; ed. at D.A.V. High School, UNA (H.P.), Punjab University College, Hoshiarpur and Punjab University Camp College, New Delhi; m. Smt. Ganga Devi; 2 s. and 3 d.; Agriculturist; previously associated with All-India Congress upto 1966 and Lok Raj Party, Himachal Pradesh, Organiser, District Congress Committee, Kangra, 1957—59; Vice-President, District Congress Committee, Kangra, 1959—64; General Secretary, Himachal Pradesh, Lok Raj Party, 1968—75; Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, Machhali, UNA Tehsil and District (HP), 1961—66; Secretary, Gandhi Gram Swarajya Ashram, Bangana since 1965; Chairman, (i) Zilla Parishad, Kangra, 1965— 67, and (ii) Bharat Sewak Samaj. Kangra, 1965—67; President, S. D. Sabha, Dohgi Sanskrit College UNA District since 1972; Chairman, Parents and Teachers Association, GHS, Hatli, UNA District; Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, 1967—72.

Social activities:  Works for integrated rural development particularly of the Hilly areas; Worked for the development of the Pahari language and the establishment of a Language Institute for its promotion; played an active role in the establishment of Maharaja Sansarchand Museum for the revival of Kangra School of Arts and Paintings.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading and tourism.

Special interests:  Photography; writing, yogic exercises and meeting people.

Permanent address:  Hatli Village and P.O. UNA Tehsil and District, Himachal Pradesh.