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{{Short description|Indian politician and sports administrator}} | |||
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| name = Praful Patel | | name = Praful Patel | ||
| image = Praful Patel World Economic Forum 2013.jpg | | image = Praful Patel World Economic Forum 2013.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Patel at the 2013 [[World Economic Forum]] annual meeting in [[Davos]] | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|2|17|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|2|17|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Nadiad]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]] | | birth_place = [[Nadiad]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]] | ||
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| constituency = [[Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra|Maharashtra]] | | constituency = [[Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra|Maharashtra]] | ||
| term_start = 05 July 2016 | | term_start = 05 July 2016 | ||
| term_end = | | term_end = 02 April 2022 | ||
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'''Praful Manoharbhai Patel''' (born 17 February 1957) is an Indian politician. His father, Manoharbhai Patel, a [[Indian National Congress]] leader who was elected to represent [[Gondia district|Gondia Bhandara districts]] in [[Maharashtra]] | '''Praful Manoharbhai Patel''' (born 17 February 1957) is an Indian politician. His father, Manoharbhai Patel, a [[Indian National Congress]] leader who was elected to represent [[Gondia district|Gondia Bhandara districts]] in [[Maharashtra]]. His political career began in 1991 and he was appointed as the Union Minister of Civil Aviation (Independent Charge) in 2004. His family runs the CEEJAY group, a large tobacco conglomerate in India. | ||
He is the president of India's association football governing body the [[All India Football Federation]] (AIFF) since 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3557 |title=Detailed Profile: Shri Praful Manoharbhai Patel |publisher=Archive.india.gov.in |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thinkworks.in/speakers/praful-patel |title=The Risk Taker : Thinkworks |publisher=Thinkworks.in |date=22 February 1999 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> He became the [[Asian Football Confederation]]'s vice president of the [[SAFF]] region at the AFC Congress held in [[Bahrain]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/aiff-president-praful-patel-elected-as-afc-vice-president/|title= AIFF president Praful Patel elected as AFC vice-president}}</ref> In December 2016 he was appointed as the Senior Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation. In 2017, He | He is the president of India's association football governing body the [[All India Football Federation]] (AIFF) since 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3557 |title=Detailed Profile: Shri Praful Manoharbhai Patel |publisher=Archive.india.gov.in |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thinkworks.in/speakers/praful-patel |title=The Risk Taker : Thinkworks |publisher=Thinkworks.in |date=22 February 1999 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> He became the [[Asian Football Confederation]]'s vice president of the [[SAFF]] region at the AFC Congress held in [[Bahrain]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/aiff-president-praful-patel-elected-as-afc-vice-president/|title= AIFF president Praful Patel elected as AFC vice-president}}</ref> In December 2016 he was appointed as the Senior Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation. In 2017, He became a member of a [[FIFA]] Finance Committee for a term of four years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/praful-patel-appointed-member-of-fifas-finance-committee-4482273/ |title=Praful Patel appointed member of FIFA's finance committee |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/fifa-appoints-praful-patel-as-member-of-its-finance-committee/articleshow/56668906.cms |title=FIFA appoints Praful Patel as member of its finance committee – The Economic Times |website=The Economic Times |date=2017-01-19 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Praful Patel attended [[Mumbai]]'s [[Campion School, Mumbai|Campion School]], and then [[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics|Sydenham College]]. His father, a member of the [[Maharashtra Assembly]] who represented [[Gondia district|Gondia]] constituency, died when he was 13.<ref name=uc>{{cite web|url=http://www.uppercrustindia.com/oldsite/31crust/coverstory.html|title=Praful The Jet-Minister|publisher=Upper Crust India}}</ref> | Praful Patel attended [[Mumbai]]'s [[Campion School, Mumbai|Campion School]], and then [[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics|Sydenham College]]. His father, a member of the [[Maharashtra Assembly]] who represented [[Gondia district|Gondia]] constituency, died when he was 13.<ref name=uc>{{cite web|url=http://www.uppercrustindia.com/oldsite/31crust/coverstory.html|title=Praful The Jet-Minister|publisher=Upper Crust India}}</ref> | ||
He is graduated with a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from the [[University of Bombay]] and married Varsha Patel, a Gujarati businessman's daughter. | |||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
Patel followed in his father's footsteps in choosing a political career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |title=Political Career |publisher=164.100.47.132 |access-date=21 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219143108/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> In 1985, he became the president of the [[Municipal Council]], [[Gondia]], ([[Maharashtra]]) and in 1991 was elected to the 10th [[Lok Sabha | Patel followed in his father's footsteps in choosing a political career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |title=Political Career |publisher=164.100.47.132 |access-date=21 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219143108/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> In 1985, he became the president of the [[Municipal Council]], [[Gondia]], ([[Maharashtra]]) and in 1991 was elected to the 10th [[Lok Sabha]]. In 1996 and 1998 he was re-elected to the [[11th Lok Sabha]] and [[12th Lok Sabha]] respectively.<ref name="Political career">{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3557 |title=India Gov : Political Career |publisher=Archive.india.gov.in |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> Patel was a member of a number of committees within the Indian Government including, the Consultative Committee, [[Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)|Ministry of Environment and Forests]] (1991–1996), the [[Department of Science and Technology (India)|Committee on Science and Technology]] (1994–1995), the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Committee on Home Affairs]] (1995–1996), the Committee on Finance (1996–97), and the Consultative Committee of the [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Ministry of Civil Aviation]] before being elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/comb/combexpr.htm |title=Political Career |publisher=Parliamentofindia |date=26 August 2005 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
In 2004, Patels became the Minister of State for Civil Aviation. He was re-elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] for his second term in 2006 and in 2009 he was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] for a fourth term. On 19 January 2011, Patel became the Cabinet Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and relieved of Civil Aviation Portfolio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/12/20/3616960/praful-patel-elected-as-president-of-aiff |title=Praful Patel elected as President of AIFF |publisher=Goal |date=20 December 2012 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.worldsnap.com/india/india-cabinet-list-of-ministers-of-india-their-departments-103875.html |title=India Cabinet : List of ministers of India & their departments (Year – 2014) |publisher=Worldsnap |date=20 December 2013|access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> He was re-elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] from Maharashtra in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/M31dHeA2rtv1aChRKYHpWK/Suresh-Prabhu-Piyush-Goyal-P-Chidambaram-elected-to-Rajya.html |title=Suresh Prabhu, Piyush Goyal, P. Chidambaram elected to Rajya Sabha |publisher=Livemint |date=2016-06-03 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | In 2004, Patels became the Minister of State for Civil Aviation. He was re-elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] for his second term in 2006 and in 2009 he was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] for a fourth term. On 19 January 2011, Patel became the Cabinet Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and relieved of Civil Aviation Portfolio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/12/20/3616960/praful-patel-elected-as-president-of-aiff |title=Praful Patel elected as President of AIFF |publisher=Goal |date=20 December 2012 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.worldsnap.com/india/india-cabinet-list-of-ministers-of-india-their-departments-103875.html |title=India Cabinet : List of ministers of India & their departments (Year – 2014) |publisher=Worldsnap |date=20 December 2013|access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> He was re-elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] from Maharashtra in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/M31dHeA2rtv1aChRKYHpWK/Suresh-Prabhu-Piyush-Goyal-P-Chidambaram-elected-to-Rajya.html |title=Suresh Prabhu, Piyush Goyal, P. Chidambaram elected to Rajya Sabha |publisher=Livemint |date=2016-06-03 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | ||
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[[File:Shri Praful Patel assumes the charge of the Minister of State (Indipendent Charge) for Civil Aviation in New Delhi on May 24, 2004.jpg|thumb|Praful Patel assumes the charge of the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Civil Aviation in New Delhi on 24 May 2004|left]] | [[File:Shri Praful Patel assumes the charge of the Minister of State (Indipendent Charge) for Civil Aviation in New Delhi on May 24, 2004.jpg|thumb|Praful Patel assumes the charge of the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Civil Aviation in New Delhi on 24 May 2004|left]] | ||
From 2004 to 2011, Patel was appointed Minister of Civil Aviation. In this role, the government increased the [[foreign direct investment]] cap in the domestic airlines sector from 40% to 49%.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/10/20/stories/2004102002660600.htm |title=Cabinet to consider hiking FDI in civil aviation to 49% |work=Business Line |date=20 October 2004 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> He also stressed the importance of the aviation sector's cargo carriers and their importance to the Indian economy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2009/jan/14air-govt-may-allow-fdi-in-domestic-airlines.htm |title=Govt may allow FDI in domestic airlines |publisher=Rediff |date=31 December 2004 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> In January 2011, he completed his tenure as Civil Aviation Minister and was appointed as the Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise. | |||
On 9 January 2013, Patel launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020, which is a roadmap for the progressive introduction and expansion of efficient and environmentally friendly electric and hybrid vehicles in the country | On 9 January 2013, Patel launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020, which is a roadmap for the progressive introduction and expansion of efficient and environmentally friendly electric and hybrid vehicles in the country.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=91444 |title=National Electric Mobility Mission Plan Launched Today |publisher=Government of India Press Releases |date=9 January 2013 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.energynext.in/national-electric-mobility-mission-plan-nemmp-2020-unveiled |title=National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 unveiled |publisher=EnergyNext |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=26 November 2012 |title=PM Manmohan Singh to launch National Electric Mobility Mission Plan in next few weeks: Praful Patel |work=The Economic Times |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-11-26/news/35364818_1_electric-mobility-mission-plan-ncem-million-green-vehicles |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
As the [[Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (India)|Minister of the Heavy Industries]], Patel launched a project to build the world's largest [[solar power plant]] near [[Sambhar Lake]] in Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/companies/provide-subsidy-for-bhels-solar-gear-unit-patel_93477.html |title=Provide subsidy for BHEL's solar gear unit: Patel |publisher=Zeenews |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> The project will generate roughly 4000 MW of power, but following protest from environmental groups, the project site was moved to Kharaghoda in Surendranagar district of Gujarat.<ref>{{cite news|agency=Press Trust of India |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-5-other-psus-to-set-up-4000-mw-solar-plant-in-rajasthan/article5630629.ece |title=BHEL, 5 other PSUs to set up 4,000 MW solar plant in Rajasthan |work=Business Line |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/science/india-to-build-world-s-largest-solar-power-plant-in-rajasthan_878060.html |title=India to build world's largest solar power plant in Rajasthan |publisher=Zeenews |date=20 September 2013 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinha|first=Shishir|title=Rajasthan mega solar project likely to be shifted to Gujarat|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/Rajasthan-mega-solar-project-likely-to-be-shifted-to-Gujarat/article20929662.ece|access-date=2021-02-12|website=@businessline|language=en}}</ref> | As the [[Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (India)|Minister of the Heavy Industries]], Patel launched a project to build the world's largest [[solar power plant]] near [[Sambhar Lake]] in Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/companies/provide-subsidy-for-bhels-solar-gear-unit-patel_93477.html |title=Provide subsidy for BHEL's solar gear unit: Patel |publisher=Zeenews |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> The project will generate roughly 4000 MW of power, but following protest from environmental groups, the project site was moved to Kharaghoda in Surendranagar district of Gujarat.<ref>{{cite news|agency=Press Trust of India |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-5-other-psus-to-set-up-4000-mw-solar-plant-in-rajasthan/article5630629.ece |title=BHEL, 5 other PSUs to set up 4,000 MW solar plant in Rajasthan |work=Business Line |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/science/india-to-build-world-s-largest-solar-power-plant-in-rajasthan_878060.html |title=India to build world's largest solar power plant in Rajasthan |publisher=Zeenews |date=20 September 2013 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinha|first=Shishir|title=Rajasthan mega solar project likely to be shifted to Gujarat|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/Rajasthan-mega-solar-project-likely-to-be-shifted-to-Gujarat/article20929662.ece|access-date=2021-02-12|website=@businessline|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Patel | Patel placed a bid from India to host the [[FIFA World Club Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-09/top-stories/44988034_1_fifa-world-cup-praful-patel-hosting-rights |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212195912/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-09/top-stories/44988034_1_fifa-world-cup-praful-patel-hosting-rights |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 December 2013 |title=India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup: AIFF |date=9 December 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
Under Patel, the AIFF introduced the [[Indian Super League]] run by the Football Sports Development Pvt Ltd., which aims to make Indian football more competitive at an international level. In April 2014, Patel announced of the eight franchise owners in the Indian Super League. | Under Patel, the AIFF introduced the [[Indian Super League]] run by the Football Sports Development Pvt Ltd., which aims to make Indian football more competitive at an international level. In April 2014, Patel announced of the eight franchise owners in the Indian Super League. | ||
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After a month of signing an agreement with the [[German Football Association]] (DFB), the AIFF President inked a tie up with the [[French Football Federation]] (FFF) in the city of [[Munich]]. Previously, an agreement with the [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA) was also signed by the Federation in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/aiff-enters-into-an-agreement-with-french-football-federation-115060201274_1.html |title=AIFF enters into an agreement with French Football Federation | Business Standard News |website=Business Standard |date=2015-06-02 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> As per the correspondence which has been signed, the two federations have taken the decision to support each other in terms of the mutual growth, promotion and continuous emphasis on the development of [[association football|football]] in both the countries.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/243183-aiff-to-seek-expertise-from-french-football-federation |title=AIFF to Seek Expertise From French Football Federation – NDTV Sports |website=Sports.ndtv.com |date=2015-06-02 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | After a month of signing an agreement with the [[German Football Association]] (DFB), the AIFF President inked a tie up with the [[French Football Federation]] (FFF) in the city of [[Munich]]. Previously, an agreement with the [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA) was also signed by the Federation in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/aiff-enters-into-an-agreement-with-french-football-federation-115060201274_1.html |title=AIFF enters into an agreement with French Football Federation | Business Standard News |website=Business Standard |date=2015-06-02 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> As per the correspondence which has been signed, the two federations have taken the decision to support each other in terms of the mutual growth, promotion and continuous emphasis on the development of [[association football|football]] in both the countries.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/243183-aiff-to-seek-expertise-from-french-football-federation |title=AIFF to Seek Expertise From French Football Federation – NDTV Sports |website=Sports.ndtv.com |date=2015-06-02 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | ||
Under the presidency of Praful Patel, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) brought back international friendlies to India by awarding Mumbai with its first official international match after 61 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/International-football-returns-to-Mumbai-after-61-years/articleshow/53883674.cms |title=International football returns to Mumbai after 61 years |website=The Times of India |date=2016-08-27 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> Praful has said that India will host more friendly matches in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/105/main/2016/09/04/27175832/india-v-puerto-rico-praful-patel-indian-national-team-will |title=India v Puerto Rico – Praful Patel – India will host more friendlies |website=Goal.com |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | |||
On | On 28 March 2016, Patel announced the commencement of a women's league later in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |date=2016-03-30 |title=Women's football league to start in India this year: AIFF president Praful Patel |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/womens-football-league-start-india-this-year-aiff-president-praful-patel-672734 |access-date=2017-04-05 |website=Ibtimes.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2016-03-30 |title=AIFF to Kick off Indian Women's Football League This Year |url=http://www.thequint.com/sports/2016/03/30/aiff-to-kick-off-indian-womens-football-league-this-year |access-date=2017-04-05 |publisher=The Quint}}</ref> In a Special General Body Meeting of the AIFF held in [[New Delhi]], a women's league was introduced in line with Patel's plans to place more emphasis on women's football. On 17 October 2016, the women's football league trial kicked off for the first time in India in the city of [[Cuttack]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesportsdoze.com/indian-womens-league-kicks-off-on-october-17th-in-cuttack/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-11-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130211725/http://www.thesportsdoze.com/indian-womens-league-kicks-off-on-october-17th-in-cuttack/ |archive-date=30 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/sports+cafe-epaper-sportcaf/aiff+to+introduce+women+s+football+league+later+this+year-newsid-51468877 |title=AIFF to introduce Women's Football League later this year – Sports Cafe | DailyHunt |website=M.dailyhunt.in |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> On 24 January 2017 AIFF President Praful Patel launched the inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League at [[New Delhi]]. The league will commence from 28 January with six teams participating in it.<ref>{{cite web |title=AIFF launch inaugural edition of Indian Women's League to be held in New Delhi from 28 January |url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/aiff-launch-inaugural-edition-of-indian-womens-league-to-be-held-in-new-delhi-from-28-january-3218576.html |access-date=2017-04-05 |website=Firstpost.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2017-01-24 |title=AIFF launches six-team women's football league |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aiff-six-team-women-football-league/1/865621.html |access-date=2017-04-05 |website=India Today}}</ref> | ||
On 1 December 2016, Patel was appointed as the Senior Vice President of the [[Asian Football Confederation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Praful-Patel-appointed-as-AFC-senior-vice-president/articleshow/55743215.cms |title=Praful Patel: Praful Patel appointed as AFC senior vice president |website=The Times of India |date=2016-12-02 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> India subsequently won the rights to host the [[FIFA U-17 World Cup]] India 2017 and hosted the [[AFC U-16 Championship]] in September 2016. The All India Football Federation has also won the AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award at the AFC's Annual Awards 2016 held in the city of [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/football/021216/praful-patel-appointed-afc-senior-vp.html |title=Praful Patel appointed AFC Senior VP |website=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | |||
On 1 December 2016, | |||
On 21 January 2016, Praful Patel was elected unopposed as the AIFF President for the consecutive terms.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/praful-patel-elected-unopposed-as-aiff-president-for-third-time-4439597/ |title=Praful Patel elected unopposed as AIFF president for third time |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=2016-12-22 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/praful-patel-elected-unopposed-as-aiff-president-for-third-time/story-eIkVooAyHTUZ3fv8FxUQ0J.html |title=Praful Patel elected unopposed as AIFF president for third time | football |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | On 21 January 2016, Praful Patel was elected unopposed as the AIFF President for the consecutive terms.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/praful-patel-elected-unopposed-as-aiff-president-for-third-time-4439597/ |title=Praful Patel elected unopposed as AIFF president for third time |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=2016-12-22 |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/praful-patel-elected-unopposed-as-aiff-president-for-third-time/story-eIkVooAyHTUZ3fv8FxUQ0J.html |title=Praful Patel elected unopposed as AIFF president for third time | football |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=2017-04-05}}</ref> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
In 2005, Patel was awarded the CAPA (Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation) Aviation Minister of the year. The award was in recognition of Patel's contributions towards the progress of aviation in the [[Asia Pacific region]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://centreforaviation.com/about-capa/press-releases/emirates-named-capa-airline-of-the-year-for-2005-indian-minister-and-ray-webster-honoured-563 |title=Emirates named CAPA Airline of the Year for 2005 Indian Minister and Ray Webster honoured |publisher=Centreforaviation.com |date=6 December 2005 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> In 2006, [[India Today]] ranked Praful Patel as the no. 1 minister. In addition, Patel was bestowed with the title of 'Reformer of the Year' by ''[[The Economic Times]]'' in 2007. Patel has also been awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Leeds Metropolitan University]] for his contribution in making India a rapidly developing and economically strong nation in 2007. | In 2005, Patel was awarded the CAPA (Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation) Aviation Minister of the year. The award was in recognition of Patel's contributions towards the progress of aviation in the [[Asia Pacific region]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://centreforaviation.com/about-capa/press-releases/emirates-named-capa-airline-of-the-year-for-2005-indian-minister-and-ray-webster-honoured-563 |title=Emirates named CAPA Airline of the Year for 2005 Indian Minister and Ray Webster honoured |publisher=Centreforaviation.com |date=6 December 2005 |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> In 2006, [[India Today]] ranked Praful Patel as the no. 1 minister. In addition, Patel was bestowed with the title of 'Reformer of the Year' by ''[[The Economic Times]]'' in 2007. Patel has also been awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Leeds Metropolitan University]] for his contribution in making India a rapidly developing and economically strong nation in 2007. | ||
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Patel is Chairman of the Manoharbhai Patel Charitable Trust and President of the Gondia Education Society, Gondia, [[Maharashtra]]. This society manages more than 1,000,000 students who are studying in schools and colleges that come under it. The Manoharbhai Patel Charitable Trust holds regular aid and equipment distribution programs in [[Gondia district|Gondia]] and [[Bhandara]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |title=Social activities : Lok Sabha(India Govt.) |publisher=Fifteenth Lok Sabha |access-date=21 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219143108/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> to improve the lives of the physically challenged. | Patel is Chairman of the Manoharbhai Patel Charitable Trust and President of the Gondia Education Society, Gondia, [[Maharashtra]]. This society manages more than 1,000,000 students who are studying in schools and colleges that come under it. The Manoharbhai Patel Charitable Trust holds regular aid and equipment distribution programs in [[Gondia district|Gondia]] and [[Bhandara]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |title=Social activities : Lok Sabha(India Govt.) |publisher=Fifteenth Lok Sabha |access-date=21 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219143108/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=3557 |archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> to improve the lives of the physically challenged. | ||
Associated Sports and Clubs include the Gondwana Club, Nagpur Lions International Club, | Associated Sports and Clubs include the Gondwana Club, Nagpur Lions International Club, President of the [[All India Football Federation]], Cricket Club Mumbai and [[Mumbai Cricket Association]], Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3557 |title=Association with Sports and Clubs : Archive(India Govt.) |publisher=Archive.india.gov.in |access-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||