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KALVI, SHRI KALYAN SINGH, B.A., [Janata Dal*-Rajasthan, Barmer, 1989]: s. of Jaswant Singh; b. at Kalvi, Nagor District, Rajasthan, December 4, 1933; ed. at Rajasthan University, Jodhpur; m. Lad Kanwar, March 27, 1953, 1 s. and 1 d.; Agriculturist;
Public Offices held: Minister, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Rajasthan, 1978-80, Union Minister, Energy, November 21, 1990;
Previous Association with Political Parties: General Secretary, Swatantra Party, Rajasthan, 1968-73; Organiser, BKD, Rajasthan, 1974-75; General Secretary, JP, Rajasthan, 1977-81; Executive Member, JP, 1977-78; President, Parliamentary Group, JP, Rajasthan, 1977-88; Leader, JP, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, 1989;
Previous Membership: Legislative Assembly, Rajasthan, 1978-80, 1985-89;
Committee Experience: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings, 1985-88; Committee on Petitions, 1988-89; Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, 1990 and Consultative Committee, constituted under “Punjab State Legislature (Delegation of Powers) Act, 1987” January 29, 1990;
Favourite Pastime and Recreation: Horse riding, music;
Publications: Articles on social reforms, on agriculture and its related problems including problems of farmers;
Travels Abroad: Belgium, France, Netherlands, West Germany;
Special Interests: Helping the sick;
Sports and Clubs: Playing Football, Hockey and Volleyball;
Social Activities: Social reforms, social upliftment and social unity; promotion of education; Patron, President and Member of organising committee of more than a dozen educational institutions;
Other Information: Invitee of the Netherlands Government as a Minister of Rajasthan;
Permanent Address: Vill. Kalvi, P.O. Sanju, District Nagor, Rajasthan.
*Member, Janata Dal (S) with effect from January 11, 1991.
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