Shri Sanford Marak

MARAK, SHRI SANFORD, M.A., (Economics & Political Science) [Congress (I)—Meghalaya, Tura, 1989]:  s. of Late Singdon K. Sangma; b. at Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, June 28, 1934; ed. at Guwahati University, married, June 25, 1965, 3 s. and 1 d.; Teacher and Educationist;

Public Offices held:  Cabinet Minister, Meghalaya, 1970—78, 1983—88, Chief Executive Member, Garo Hills District Council, 1979—90;

Previous Association with Political Parties:  Vice-President, APHLC, Meghalaya 1970—76; Vice President, PCC(I), Meghalaya, 1976—78;

Previous Membership:  Legislative Assembly, Meghalaya, 1970—78, 1983—88;

Committee Experience:  Member, Committee on Government Assurances, August 8, 1990 and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, 1990;

Favourite Pastime and Recreation:  Reading;

Sports and Clubs:  Fishing and indoor games; Member and Patron, Local Sports Club, Meghalaya;

Social Activities:  Welfare of children, women and handicapped; Advisor, Tribal Villagers’ Childrens’ Club, besides has association with other voluntary organisations;

Other Information:  President, Tugan Memorial Association (Freedom Defender of the Garos);

Permanent Address:  Tura, W. Chandmari, Meghalaya.