Shri Harmohan Dhawan political profile

DHAWAN, SHRI HARMOHAN, M.Sc. [Janata Dal*—Chandigarh, 1989]:  s. of Som Raj Dhawan; b. at Fatehjung, Campbelpur District, Pakistan, October 8, 1940; ed. at Punjab University, Chandigarh; m. Satinder Dhawan, April 25, 1968, 2 s. and 1 d.; Industrialist and Trader, Teacher and Educationist, Political Worker, Agriculturist; participated in freedom struggle;

Public offices held:  Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Civil Aviation, November 21, 1990;

Previous Association with Political Parties:  President, JP, Chandigarh, 1981-88; President, JD, Chandigarh, 1989-90;

Committee Experience:  Member, Committee of Privileges, January 24, 1990, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Industry, 1990 and Consultative  Committee constituted under ‘Punjab State Legislature (Delegation of Powers) Act, 1987′ January 29, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Reading, social service; 

Travels Abroad:  Bulgaria, Canada, U.K., USSR, USA; 

Sports and Clubs:  Cricket, Hockey; 

Social Activities:  Slum clearance, welfare of the downtrodden;

Other Information:  Member, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, April 28, 1990;

Permanent Address:  230, Sector 9-C, Chandigarh.

*Member, Janata Dal(S) with effect from January 11, 1991.