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Chander Kumar
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Chander Kumar | |
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 Chander Kumar | |
| Member of parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Shanta Kumar |
| Succeeded by | Rajan Sushant |
| Constituency | Kangra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 May 1944 Dhan, Distt. Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Krishna Chaudhary (02 Mar 1976) |
| Children | Neeraj Bharti, Sonima Bharti |
| Residence | Village - Dhan, P.O. - Matlhar, Teh- Jawali, Dist - Kangra, (Himachal Pradesh) |
| Alma mater | M.A., M.Ed., LLB Educated at Punjab University, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla |
Chander Kumar (born 8 May 1944) served as Member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Kangra constituency of Himachal Pradesh as a Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2009. His political career started when he was elected to Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Guler (now Jawali) constituency.
Early political career[edit]
Chander Kumar (born 8 May 1944) in Dhan, Kangra
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (HPU)
- 1966: Master Of Arts Geography (Punjab University)
- 1967: M.Ed
- 1980: LLB (HPU)
Personal background[edit]
He was married to Smt. Krishna Chaudhary om 2 March 1976. His son Neeraj Bharti was Chief Parliamentary Secretary (Department of Education) elected from Jawali Constituency of district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh until 2017. His daughter in law Monika Bharti is former Congress Youth President (Himachal Pradesh).
In the November 2017 assembly elections, Kumar was the Indian National Congress candidate from Jawali constituency[1] and lost to Arjun Singh of the Bhartiya Janta party.
Books Published Articles on land use planning, forests and environment Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments Himurja; handpump technology for hilly areas
Other Information Was actively involved in the policy document of Himalayan Sustained Development of Ecology and Forestry Authority; Water- shed programme in the Himalayan Region including Hand pump Technology for driving water supply; Joint Convener, National Convention on Education; taught in St. Beed's College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh; initiated reform measures for the improvement of higher and technical education in Himachal Pradesh; Vice Chairman, Himachal Pradesh Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) 1982-85
Political career[edit]
Post held
- 1951 Positions Held Secretary, Praja Socialist Party (P.S.P.), Distt. Ballia
- 1982-2004 Minister of State, Agriculture and Forestery, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 1984-1985 Minister of State, Forests, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 1985-1989 Member, Committee on Energy Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (four terms)
- 1989-1990 Cabinet Minister, Power and Projects, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 1993-1998 Cabinet Minister, Irrigation, Public Health, Science and Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 1998-1999 Cabinet Minister, Forest and Environment, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 2003-2004 Member, Committee on Estimates Member, Committee on Official Language
- 2004 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha Member, Committee on Tourism Deputy Minister, Higher Education and Public Relation, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 5 Aug. 2007 onwards Member, Standing Committee on Energy
References[edit]
- ↑ "Congress candidate from Jawali assembly seat in Himachal: Chander Kumar". OneIndia. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2021.