Chhewang, Shri Thupstan Constituency   : Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) Party Name     : Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) Email Address : thupstan[DOT]chhewang[AT]sansad[DOT]nic[DOT]in thupstanc[AT]yahoo[DOT]co[DOT]in

Father’s Name Late Shri Sonam Tsepel Mother’s Name Late Smt. Norzin Angmo Date of Birth 01 Sep 1947 Place of Birth Shey, Distt. Leh, Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir) Marital Status Married Date of Marriage 17 Sep 1976 Spouse’s Name Smt. Sarla Chhewang No. of Sons 1 No.of Daughters 1 Educational Qualifications B.A., LL.B. Educated at Ramjas College, University of Delhi and Law Faculty, University of Delhi, Delhi Profession Social Worker Permanent Address Sankar Khar, Idgah Road, Chhubi, Ladakh, Leh-194101, Jammu & Kashmir Telefax : (01982) 252955, 09419179174 (M) Present Address B-7, M.S. Flats, B.K.S. Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 9013869155 (M) Positions Held

1995-2004 Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council

2004 Elected at 14th Lok Sabha

Member, Standing Committee on Defence

May, 2014 Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (2nd term)

1 Sept. 2014 – 13 Dec. 2018 Member, Standing Committee on Defence

2 Sept. 2014 – 13 Dec. 2018 Member, Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament.

Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation

2 June 2016 Member, Sub-Committee of the Standing Committe on Defence

13 Dec. 2018 Resigned

Social And Cultural Activities President, Ladakh Buddhist Association, 1987-1995; Chairman, Action Committee for Central Rule in Ladakh during early 1970; President, Lamdon Social Welfare Society and initiated pioneering social reforms in Ladakh; Founder Member, Lamdon Senior Secondary School, a pioneering educational Institute in Ladakh; Patron, Ladakh Theatre Organisation; worked for promotion of Theater and folk art and culture in Ladakh Favourite Pastime and Recreation Sports and games, swimming and watching cricket Sports and Clubs Active sportsman in school and college days; captain of both football and hockey teams of Ramjas College, Delhi University; worked for promotion of various sports activities in Ladakh; patron of several sports clubs; promoting football, cricket, archery and winter sports and games Countries Visited Denmark, Germany, South Africa, Soviet Union and Switzerland Other Information Programme Executive, AIR, 1978-87; Director, Ladakh Ecological Development Group (N.G.O.), supported movements for devolution of power to grass-root level even as a student; actively involved in movements/agitations supporting grant of autonomy/UT status for Ladakh Region of Jammu & Kashmir; propagating sustaniable development model for Ladakh; supporting empowerment of Panchayati Institutions and active participation of people in development initiatives

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