Prof. Chander Kumar

Chander Kumar, Prof. Constituency   : Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) Party Name     : Indian National Congress (INC)

Father’s Name Shri Beli Ram Mother’s Name Smt. Kamala Devi Date of Birth 08 May 1944 Place of Birth Dhan, Distt. Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) Marital Status Married Date of Marriage 02 Mar 1976 Spouse’s Name Smt. Krishna Devi No. of Sons 1 No.of Daughters 1 Educational Qualifications M.A., M.Ed., LLB Educated at Punjab University, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla Profession Teacher Agriculturist Permanent Address Village – Dhan, P.O. – Matlhar, Teh- Jawali, Dist – Kangra, (Himachal Pradesh) (01893) 264225, 9816045009 (M) Present Address 6, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110 001 Tels. (011) 23711452, 23359343, 9868180631 (M) Positions Held

1951 Secretary, Praja Socialist Party (P.S.P.), Distt. Ballia

1993-1998 Cabinet Minister, Irrigation, Public Health, Science and Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh

2004 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha

Member, Committee on Tourism

1984-1985 Deputy Minister, Higher Education and Public Relation, Government of Himachal Pradesh

1985-1989 Minister of State, Forests, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Member, Committee on Energy

1982-2004 Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (four terms)

1989-1990 Minister of State, Agriculture and Forestery, Government of Himachal Pradesh

1998-1999 Cabinet Minister, Power and Projects, Government of Himachal Pradesh

2003-2004 Cabinet Minister, Forest and Environment, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Member, Committee on Estimates

Member, Committee on Official Language

5 Aug. 2007 onwards Member, Standing Committee on Energy

Books Published Articles on land use planning, forests and environment Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments Himurja; handpump technology for hilly areas Social And Cultural Activities Upliftment of the downtrodden and village development; redressal of public grievances in far flung areas of the State; improvement and consevation of environment and ecology by initiating mass plantation drive in hills Special Interests Forest & environment, ecology, reading, education. Favourite Pastime and Recreation Reading and writing; agriculture and horticulture with modern improved technologies Sports and Clubs Keen interest in volleyball and kabaddi; promoted the games in the village youth of the constituency Countries Visited Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and U.K. Other Information Was actively involved in the policy document of Himalayan Sustained Development of Ecology and Forestry Authority; Water-shed programme in the Himalayan Region including Handpump Technology for driving water supply; Joint Convener, National Convention on Education; taught in St. Beed`s College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh; initiated reform measures for the improvement of higher and technical education in Himachal Pradesh; Vice Chairman, Himachal Pradesh Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) 1982-85

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