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MUNDACKAL, SHRI GEORGE JOSEPH, B.Sc., [Kerala Congress— Kerala, Muvattupuzha, 1984] s. of Shri Joseph’s; b. at Kothamangalam Town, Ernakulam District, January 29, 1931; ed. at St. Joseph’s Collage, Trichy and Loyola College, Madras; m. Smt. Rosamma George, May 28, 1953; 4 s. and 5 d.; Planter (Estate Owner); previously associated with Indian National Congress (upto 1964); former President, Kothamangalam Panchayat, 1965-67; Chairman, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, 1978-79; previously Visiting Farm Professor, Kerala Agriculture University; Member, (i) Indian Coconut Council, (ii) Farm Progrmme Advisory Committee of A.I.R. and (iii) District Development Committee; Member, Seventh Lok Sabha, 1980-84; presently Leader of the Kerala Congress; Party in Parliament.
Social activities: Active participation in the activities of Lions Club.
Favourite pastime and recreation: Games and sports.
Special interests: Agricultural research; actively engaged in cultivation and research in the fields of Rubber, Cocoa, Coconut, Nutmeg and essential oils.
Accomplishments in letters, art and science and other achievements: Won award for the best Lions Club President in Kerala, 1979.
Sports and clubs: Member, (i) Kodaikanal Boat Club, (ii) Kothamangalam Club and (iii) Lions Club.
Travels abroad: U.S.A., U.K., France, West Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Kuwait, Dubai and Nepal.
Permanent address: Kothamangalam P.O., T.F. 258, Ernakulam District, Kerala.
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