Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant political profile

Sawant, Shri Arvind Ganpat Constituency   : Mumbai-South (Maharashtra) Party Name     : Shiv Sena(SS) Email Address : arvind[DOT]sawant[AT]sansad[DOT]nic[DOT]in arvindsawantg[AT]gmail[DOT]com

Father’s Name Shri Ganpat Pandurang Sawant Mother’s Name Smt. Aashalata Ganpat Sawant Date of Birth 31 Dec 1951 Place of Birth Kumbhavade, Distt. Sindhudurg (Maharashtra) Marital Status Married Date of Marriage 25 May 1982 Spouse’s Name Smt. Anuya Arvind Sawant No. of Sons 1 No.of Daughters 1 Educational Qualifications Passed Jr. B.Sc. Educated at Bhavan’s College; Andheri, Mumbai Profession Social Worker Trade Unionist Permanent Address 3/87, Mithibai Bldg., Aacharya Donde Marg, Sewree, Mumbai-400015, Maharashtra Tel : (022) 24163600, 09869004488 (M) Fax : (022) 24166000 Present Address 702, Narmada Apartment, DR. B.D. Marg, New Delhi-110 001 09969004488 (M) Positions Held

1996 – 2010 Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council

May, 2014 Elected to 16th Lok Sabha

14 Aug. 2014 onwards Member, Estimates Committee

1 Sep. 2014 onwards Member, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

3 July 2015 Member, Sub Committee-II, Committee on Estimates

Books Published Published a book, namely “BALKADU” (Compilation of his speeches in Maharashtra Legislative Council) Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments Strong supporter of art and literature and had actively participated in drama during college days. Supports artists and their causes so that traditional art forms do not get lost. Has undertaken several projects through Marathi Literary Board. Social And Cultural Activities * Conducted “Blood Donation” Camps * Provided aid to all the ‘Fayan’ (cyclone) affected fishermen. * Provided nutritious food to 450 tribal children till they became healthy. * As part of the environmental protection measure, provided 110 Gas Cylinders in ‘Balwadis’ and `Shegadis` of Mokhada Tal. (Tribal Tal.) Dist. Thane, Maharashtra * Consistently distributed cloth, food supply to tribal people. Provided aid to flood affected people. * As an active social worker, he has led many humanitarian teams during the crisis situations and natural disasters in Mumbai, Maharashtra and also at the National level. Special Interests Reading, listening to music (particularly old hindi and marathi film songs) and watching Cricket match. Favourite Pastime and Recreation Travelling, visiting sea shores and hill stations Sports and Clubs Cricket is his favourite game; also loves, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Carrom and Swimming (diving & synchronised swimming). Countries Visited China, Europe (England, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands) Malaysia and Thailand Other Information * President, (i) Mahanagar Telephone Kamgar Sangh for the last more than 25 years (ii) Maharashtra State Transport Kamgar Sena (iii) MTNL Sthaniya Lokdhikar Samittee; (i) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Trade Union (ii) Employees of State Transport; Trustee, Shivai Trust * As a champion of the working class, he succeded in making two outstanding wage agreements for MTNL employees without resorting to strikes or agitation and achieved a major demand of Govt. Pension to MTNL employees. * He was conferred the “Best Orator” Award by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for his speeches in the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

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