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{{short description|Indian politician}}
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| name          = Faggan Singh Kulaste
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| primeminister  = [[Narendra Modi]]
| primeminister  = [[Narendra Modi]]
| predecessor    = [[Vishnudeo Sai]]
| predecessor    = [[Vishnudeo Sai]]
| office1        = [[Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Health and Family Welfare]]
| office1        = [[Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Rural Development (India)|Rural Development]]
| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1959|5|18|df=y}}
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1959|5|18|df=y}}
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'''Faggan Singh Kulaste''' (born 18 May 1959) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).  
'''Faggan Singh Kulaste''' (born 18 May 1959) is an [[India]]n politician and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP).  
He was sworn in as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel on 30 May 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  
He was sworn in as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Sentinel Digital|date=2021-08-19|title=Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste inspects Hajo Rurban Cluster - Sentinelassam|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/union-minister-faggan-singh-kulaste-inspects-hajo-rurban-cluster-551093|access-date=2021-08-24|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}</ref> on 30 May 2019 under Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].  
Kulaste is elected as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024).  
Kulaste is elected as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024).  
He represents the Mandla constituency of Madhya Pradesh.  
He represents the [[Mandla (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandla]] constituency of Madhya Pradesh.  
He was also Minister of State in Modi government.  
He was also Minister of State in Modi government.  
He has previously been a member of the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th Lok Sabha.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
He has previously been a member of the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th Lok Sabha.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members : Lok Sabha|url=http://164.100.47.194/loksabha/members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=207|access-date=2021-08-24|website=164.100.47.194}}</ref>


He represented the Mandla Lok Sabha Parliamentary seat from 1996 to 2009.  
He represented the Mandla Lok Sabha Parliamentary seat from 1996 to 2009.  
After losing in 2009 to Basori Singh Masram of Congress, he was elected to Rajya Sabha in 2012. He regained the seat in 2014 Lok Sabha, defeating his Congress rival Omkar Markam.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
After losing in 2009 to Basori Singh Masram of Congress, he was elected to Rajya Sabha in 2012. He regained the seat in 2014 Lok Sabha, defeating his Congress rival Omkar Markam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mandla Lok Sabha Election Result - Parliamentary Constituency|url=https://resultuniversity.com/election/mandla-lok-sabha|access-date=2021-08-24|website=resultuniversity.com}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born in Barbati, District, Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Faggan Singh Kulaste is married to Mrs. Savitri Kulaste. He has 3 daughters and 1 son.{{clarify|date=March 2020}}
Born in Barbati, District, Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Faggan Singh Kulaste is married to Mrs. Savitri Kulaste. He has 3 daughters and 1 son.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Faggan Singh Kulaste: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia|url=https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/faggan-singh-kulaste-34152.html|access-date=2021-08-24|website=www.oneindia.com|language=en}}</ref>{{clarify|date=March 2020}}


==Education==
==Education==
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[[File:H2019053068355.jpg|thumb|Kulaste during the oath taking ceremony at [[Rashtrapati Bhawan]]]]
[[File:H2019053068355.jpg|thumb|Kulaste during the oath taking ceremony at [[Rashtrapati Bhawan]]]]
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Steel]] (2019 onwards)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Steel]] (2019 onwards)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]] (July 2016 - Sept 2017)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]] (July 2016 – Sept 2017)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Tribal Affairs]] (Nov 1999 – May 2004)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Tribal Affairs]] (Nov 1999 – May 2004)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India)|Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs]] (Oct - Nov 1999)
* Union Minister of State, [[Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India)|Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs]] (Oct – Nov 1999)
* Member of Legislative Assembly, [[Madhya Pradesh]] (1990–92)
* Member of Legislative Assembly, [[Madhya Pradesh]] (1990–92)


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=== Social and cultural activities ===
=== Social and cultural activities ===
Kulaste has been working for the propagation of education in society; encouraging tribals to keep alive their cultural activities by forming several committees; founder and organiser of educational units; providing free education to the weaker sections of the society; established Babalia Development Block for the upliftment of Adivasis and promotion of education.
Kulaste has been working for the propagation of education in society; encouraging tribals to keep alive their cultural activities by forming several committees; founder and organiser of educational units; providing free education to the weaker sections of the society; established Babalia Development Block for the upliftment of Adivasis and promotion of education. According to him Liquor is a Tonic in time of Covid-19.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-07|title=Liquor is a Tonic, Crucial in Times of Pandemic: Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/liquor-is-a-tonic-crucial-in-times-of-pandemic-union-minister-faggan-singh-kulaste-3818606.html|access-date=2021-08-24|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> He had Inaugurated a Oxygen plant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Faggan Singh Kulsate Inaugurated Oxygen Plant|url=https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/335280-Faggan-Singh-Kulsate-Inaugurated-Oxygen-Plant|access-date=2021-08-24|website=5 Dariya News}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Rajya Sabha members from Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rajya Sabha members from Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Narendra Modi ministry]]
[[Category:Narendra Modi ministry]]
[[Category:17th Lok Sabha members]]




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Faggan Singh Kulaste
Minister of State for Steel
Assumed office
31 May 2019
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi
Preceded byVishnudeo Sai
Minister of State for Rural Development
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi
Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha
Assumed office
May 2014
ConstituencyMandla
Personal details
Born (1959-05-18) 18 May 1959 (age 67)
Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Savitri Kulaste
Children1 son and 3 daughters

Daughter- Vandana Kulaste, Jyoti Kulaste, Kiran kulaste

Son- Vedprakash kulaste
ResidenceMandla
Websitewww.fskulaste.in
As of 22 September, 2006
Source: [1]

Faggan Singh Kulaste (born 18 May 1959) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was sworn in as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel[1] on 30 May 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kulaste is elected as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024). He represents the Mandla constituency of Madhya Pradesh. He was also Minister of State in Modi government. He has previously been a member of the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th Lok Sabha.[2]

He represented the Mandla Lok Sabha Parliamentary seat from 1996 to 2009. After losing in 2009 to Basori Singh Masram of Congress, he was elected to Rajya Sabha in 2012. He regained the seat in 2014 Lok Sabha, defeating his Congress rival Omkar Markam.[3]

Early life

Born in Barbati, District, Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Faggan Singh Kulaste is married to Mrs. Savitri Kulaste. He has 3 daughters and 1 son.[4][clarification needed]

Education

Kulaste completed his post graduation MA., BEd and LL.B. He completed his early education from Mandla College, Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar and Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).[clarification needed]

Positions held

Legislative

Kulaste during the oath taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Within BJP

Non-political activities

  • Akhil Bhartiya Adivasi Vikash Parishad, Madhya Pradesh, 2000
  • National Secretary (In-charge) : BJP (ST Cell), 1996
  • State General Secretary (In-charge) : BJP (ST Cell), 1993
  • President : Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikash Parishad, Madhya Pradesh, 1980
  • Patron : Akhil Bharatiya Gond Sangh since 1998

Social and cultural activities

Kulaste has been working for the propagation of education in society; encouraging tribals to keep alive their cultural activities by forming several committees; founder and organiser of educational units; providing free education to the weaker sections of the society; established Babalia Development Block for the upliftment of Adivasis and promotion of education. According to him Liquor is a Tonic in time of Covid-19.[5] He had Inaugurated a Oxygen plant.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (19 August 2021). "Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste inspects Hajo Rurban Cluster - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 24 August 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ↑ "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.194. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Mandla Lok Sabha Election Result - Parliamentary Constituency". resultuniversity.com. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "Faggan Singh Kulaste: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Liquor is a Tonic, Crucial in Times of Pandemic: Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste". News18. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Faggan Singh Kulsate Inaugurated Oxygen Plant". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 24 August 2021.

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