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'''I. Periyasamy''' is an Indian Tamil politician who serves as the current Co-operation Minister of [[Tamil Nadu]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/m-k-stalin-cabinet-in-tamil-nadu-raj-bhavan-releases-list-of-ministers/articleshow/82430341.cms | title=DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Names of MK Stalin’s cabinet colleagues revealed | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Julie Mariappan | date=6 May 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2021/05/04042814/1291986/DMKs-I-Periyasamy-records-highest-victory-margin-in-.vpf | title=DMK’s I Periyasamy records highest victory margin in Assembly polls | publisher=Daily Thanthi | date=4 May 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021}}</ref> and the former minister for [[revenue]] and [[housing]] under the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] regime from 2006 to 2011. He was born in [[Batlagundu]] on 6 January 1953.<ref>[http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/disp_ind.asp?prof_id=196 Periyasamy profile in TN government website]</ref> His son [[I. P. Senthil Kumar]] is an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of [[Palani (state assembly constituency)|Palani constituency]] in Tamil nadu.
'''I. Periyasamy''' is an Indian politician who serves as the Rural Development Minister of [[Tamil Nadu]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/m-k-stalin-cabinet-in-tamil-nadu-raj-bhavan-releases-list-of-ministers/articleshow/82430341.cms | title=DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Names of MK Stalin’s cabinet colleagues revealed | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Julie Mariappan | date=6 May 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2021/05/04042814/1291986/DMKs-I-Periyasamy-records-highest-victory-margin-in-.vpf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506205841/https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2021/05/04042814/1291986/DMKs-I-Periyasamy-records-highest-victory-margin-in-.vpf | url-status=dead | archive-date=6 May 2021 | title=DMK’s I Periyasamy records highest victory margin in Assembly polls | publisher=Daily Thanthi | date=4 May 2021 | accessdate=6 May 2021}}</ref> and the former minister for [[revenue|Co-Operation]] from 2021 to 2022;  [[housing|Revenue and Housing]] under the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] regime from 2006 to 2011. He was born in [[Batlagundu]] on 6 January 1953.<ref>[http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/disp_ind.asp?prof_id=196 Periyasamy profile in TN government website]</ref> His son [[I. P. Senthil Kumar]] is an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of [[Palani (state assembly constituency)|Palani constituency]] in Tamil nadu.


==Elections Contested and Results==
==Elections contested and results==
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*From 2016 Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
*From 2016 Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
*From 2021 Minister of Co-operation, Government of Tamilnadu.
*From 2021 Minister of Co-operation, Government of Tamilnadu.
==Ministerial positions==
Periyasamy has held several key ministerial positions in the Tamil Nadu government:
As Minister for Small Industries and Noon Meal from 1996 to 2001, he oversaw initiatives to promote small-scale industries and strengthen the state's midday meal program for school children.<ref>{{cite web |title=TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY) |url=https://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/archive/11th_1996/Review-1996.pdf}}</ref>
During his tenure as Minister for Revenue and Housing from 2006 to 2011, he played a significant role in modernizing the state's land revenue administration system and implementing housing projects for economically disadvantaged sections of society.<ref>{{cite web |title=TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY) |url=https://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/archive/13th_2006/13threview.pdf}}</ref>
He served as Minister for Co-operatives from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on implementing policies to enhance the performance and outreach of cooperative societies across the state.
Since 2022, he has held the position of Minister of Rural Development and Panchayats, overseeing rural infrastructure development initiatives and village-level empowerment programs.<ref>{{cite web |title=COUNCIL OF MINISTERS WITH THEIR PORTFOLIOS AS ON  17.03.2025 |url=https://www.tn.gov.in/deptst/ministers.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Council Of Ministers |url=https://www.tn.gov.in/minister_list.php}}</ref>


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 10:54, 9 February 2026


I. Periyasamy
Cabinet Minister
Government of Tamil Nadu
Assumed office
14 December 2022
MinisterMinister of Rural Development and Panchayats
GovernorR. N. Ravi
Chief MinisterM. K. Stalin
Preceded byK. R. Periyakaruppan
In office
7 May 2021 – 14 December 2022
MinisterMinister for Co-operatives
GovernorR. N. Revi
Chief MinisterM. K. Stalin
In office
13 May 2006 – 15 May 2011
MinisterMinister for Revenue and Housing
GovernorSurjit Singh Barnala
Chief MinisterM. Karunanidhi
In office
13 May 1996 – 13 May 2001
MinisterMinister for Small Industries and Noon Meal
Governor
Chief MinisterM. Karunanidhi
Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
11 May 2006
Preceded byP. K. T. Natarajaan
ConstituencyAthoor
In office
10 May 1996 – 14 May 2001
Preceded byS. M. Durai
Succeeded byP. K. T. Natarajaan
ConstituencyAthoor
In office
6 February 1989 – 30 January 1991
Preceded byV. R. Nedunchezhiyan
Succeeded byS. M. Durai
ConstituencyAthoor
Deputy General Secretary of DMK
Assumed office
9 January 2015
Preceded byDurai Murugan
Personal details
Born6 January 1953 (1953-01-06) (age 73)
Batlagundu, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
Political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
ChildrenI. P. Senthilkumar
(son)
Parent(s)
  • Irulappan (father)

I. Periyasamy is an Indian politician who serves as the Rural Development Minister of Tamil Nadu[1][2] and the former minister for Co-Operation from 2021 to 2022; Revenue and Housing under the DMK regime from 2006 to 2011. He was born in Batlagundu on 6 January 1953.[3] His son I. P. Senthil Kumar is an MLA of Palani constituency in Tamil nadu.

Elections contested and results[edit | edit source]

Elections Constituency Party Result Vote % Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote %
1989 Athoor DMK Won 32.22 N Abdul Kadhar INC 29.01[4]
1991 Athoor DMK Lost 29.81 S M Durai AIADMK 68.74[5]
1996 Athoor DMK Won 64.09 C Chinnamuthu AIADMK 24.92[6]
2001 Athoor DMK Lost 46.36 P K T Natarajaan AIADMK 49.13[7]
2006 Athoor DMK Won 53.2 C Sreenivasan AIADMK 34.68[8]
2011 Athoor DMK Won 59.58 S Balasubramani DMDK 31.08[9]
2016 Athoor DMK Won 53.10 Natham R Viswanathan AIADMK 41.26[10][11]
2021 Athoor DMK Won 72.11 Thilagabama M PMK 13.15

Political career[edit | edit source]

  • 1986-1991 Chairman, Batlagundu Union
  • 1989-1991 member of Tamilnadu legislative assembly
  • 1996-2001 Minister for small industries and noon meal in Tamil nadu government
  • From 2006 to 2011 Minister for Revenue and Housing in Tamil Nadu government.
  • Elected in 2011 Legislative Assembly election From Athoor. 2011-2016 Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in opposition party
  • Elected in 2016 Legislative Assembly election From Athoor.
  • From 2016 Member, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
  • From 2021 Minister of Co-operation, Government of Tamilnadu.

Ministerial positions[edit | edit source]

Periyasamy has held several key ministerial positions in the Tamil Nadu government:

As Minister for Small Industries and Noon Meal from 1996 to 2001, he oversaw initiatives to promote small-scale industries and strengthen the state's midday meal program for school children.[12]

During his tenure as Minister for Revenue and Housing from 2006 to 2011, he played a significant role in modernizing the state's land revenue administration system and implementing housing projects for economically disadvantaged sections of society.[13]

He served as Minister for Co-operatives from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on implementing policies to enhance the performance and outreach of cooperative societies across the state.

Since 2022, he has held the position of Minister of Rural Development and Panchayats, overseeing rural infrastructure development initiatives and village-level empowerment programs.[14][15]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "DMK govt in Tamil Nadu: Names of MK Stalin's cabinet colleagues revealed". Julie Mariappan. The Times of India. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "DMK's I Periyasamy records highest victory margin in Assembly polls". Daily Thanthi. 4 May 2021. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. ↑ Periyasamy profile in TN government website
  4. ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 1989" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 1989. p. 254. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  5. ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 1991" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 1991. p. 27. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 1996" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 1996. p. 261. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  7. ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2001" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 2001. p. 257. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2006". Election Commission of India. 2006. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "Statistical report on Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2001" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 2011. p. 36. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  10. ↑ "The verdict 2016". The Hindu. Chennai. 19 May 2016. p. 6.
  11. ↑ "Green cover". The Times of India. Chennai. 19 May 2016. p. 2.
  12. ↑ "TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY)" (PDF).
  13. ↑ "TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY)" (PDF).
  14. ↑ "COUNCIL OF MINISTERS WITH THEIR PORTFOLIOS AS ON 17.03.2025".
  15. ↑ "Council Of Ministers".
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