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| name          = Faggan Singh Kulaste
| name          =Faggan Singh Kulaste
| image          = Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste taking charge as the Minister of State for Steel, in New Delhi on May 31, 2019 (cropped).jpg
| image          = Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste taking charge as the Minister of State for Steel, in New Delhi on May 31, 2019 (cropped).jpg
| caption        =  
| caption        =  
| office        = [[Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Steel|Steel]]
| office        = [[Minister of State]]<br/>[[Government of India]]
| term_start    = 31 May 2019
| term_start    = 30 May 2019
| primeminister  = [[Narendra Modi]]
| primeminister  = [[Narendra Modi]]
| predecessor    = [[Vishnudeo Sai]]
| 1blankname    = {{centre|Ministry}}
| office1        = [[Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Rural Development (India)|Rural Development]]
| 1namedata      = {{centre|'''Term'''}}
| 2blankname    = [[Ministry of Rural Development (India)|Minister of Rural Development]]
| 2namedata      = 7 July 2021 - Incumbent
| 3blankname    = [[Ministry of Steel|Minister of Steel]]
| 3namedata      = 30 May 2019 - Incumbent
| term_start1    = 5 July 2016
| term_end1      = 3 September 2017
| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
| 1blankname1    = {{centre|Ministry}}
| 1namedata1    = {{centre|'''Term'''}}
| 2blankname1    = [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Minister of Health & Family Welfare]]
| 2namedata1    = 5 July 2016 - 3 September 2017
| term_start2    = 13 October 1999
| term_end2      = 22 May 2004
| primeminister2 = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]
| 1blankname2    = {{centre|Ministry}}
| 1namedata2    = {{centre|'''Term'''}}
| 2blankname2    = [[Ministry of Tribal Affairs|Minister of Tribal Affairs]]
| 2namedata2    = 22 November 1999 - 22 May 2004
| 3blankname2    = [[Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India)|Minister of Parliamentary Affairs]]
| 3namedata2    = 13 October 1999 - 22 November 1999
| office3        = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament<br/>Lok Sabha]]
| constituency3  = [[Mandla (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandla]]
| term_start3    = 2014
| predecessor3  = [[Basori Singh Masram]]
| term_start4    = 1996
| term_end4      = 2009
| predecessor4  = [[Mohan Lal Jhikram]]
| successor4    = [[Basori Singh Masram]]
| constituency4  = [[Mandla (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandla]]
| office5        = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha|Member of Parliament<br/>Rajya Sabha]]
| term_start5    = 3 April 2012
| term_end5      = 16 May 2014
| constituency5  = [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Madhya Pradesh|Madhya Pradesh]]
| successor5    = [[Prakash Javadekar]]
| office6        = Member of [[Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start6    = 1990
| term_end6      = 1992
| predecessor6  = Dayal Singh Tumrachi
| successor6    = Dayal Singh Tumrachi
| constituency6  = [[Niwas (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Niwas]]
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1959|5|18|df=y}}
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1959|5|18|df=y}}
| birth_place    = [[Mandla, Madhya Pradesh]]
| birth_place    = [[Mandla, Madhya Pradesh]]
| residence      = [[Mandla]]
| residence      = [[Mandla]]
| death_date    =
| death_place    =
| office2        = [[Member of Parliament]] in [[Lok Sabha]]
| constituency2  = [[Mandla (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandla]]
| term_start2    = May 2014
| successor      =
| party          = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| party          = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| spouse        = Savitri Kulaste
| spouse        = Savitri Kulaste
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'''Faggan Singh Kulaste''' (born 18 May 1959) is an [[India]]n politician and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP).  
'''Faggan Singh Kulaste''' (born 18 May 1959) is an [[India]]n politician who currently serving as the [[Ministry of Rural Development (India)|Minister of State for Rural Development]]  and [[Ministry of Steel|Steel of India]] in the Government of India. He is a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP).  
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]].  
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).  

Revision as of 08:01, 20 October 2021


Faggan Singh Kulaste
Minister of State
Government of India
Assumed office
30 May 2019
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi
Template:CentreTemplate:Centre
Minister of Rural Development7 July 2021 - Incumbent
Minister of Steel30 May 2019 - Incumbent
In office
5 July 2016 – 3 September 2017
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi
Template:CentreTemplate:Centre
Minister of Health & Family Welfare5 July 2016 - 3 September 2017
In office
13 October 1999 – 22 May 2004
Prime MinisterAtal Bihari Vajpayee
Template:CentreTemplate:Centre
Minister of Tribal Affairs22 November 1999 - 22 May 2004
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs13 October 1999 - 22 November 1999
Member of Parliament
Lok Sabha
Assumed office
2014
Preceded byBasori Singh Masram
ConstituencyMandla
In office
1996–2009
Preceded byMohan Lal Jhikram
Succeeded byBasori Singh Masram
ConstituencyMandla
Member of Parliament
Rajya Sabha
In office
3 April 2012 – 16 May 2014
Succeeded byPrakash Javadekar
ConstituencyMadhya Pradesh
Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1990–1992
Preceded byDayal Singh Tumrachi
Succeeded byDayal Singh Tumrachi
ConstituencyNiwas
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 who currently serving as the Minister of State for Rural Development and Steel of India in the Government of India. He is 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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