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| alma_mater = [[University of Mumbai]]<br />[[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India|ICAI]] | | alma_mater = [[University of Mumbai]]<br />[[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India|ICAI]] | ||
| profession = [[Chartered accountant]] [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]], [[Rishihood University]]<ref name="Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor">{{cite news |last1=Business Standard |first1= |title=Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html |accessdate=31 May 2022 |work= |date=4 July 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531131342/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html |archivedate=31 May 2022}}</ref> | | profession = [[Chartered accountant]] [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]], [[Rishihood University]]<ref name="Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor">{{cite news |last1=Business Standard |first1= |title=Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html |accessdate=31 May 2022 |work= |date=4 July 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531131342/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html |archivedate=31 May 2022}}</ref> [[Professor]], [[London School of Economics]]<ref name="lse.ac.uk">{{cite web |title=Suresh Prabhu appointed as Visiting Professor in Practice |url=https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/news/suresh-prabhu-appointed-as-visiting-professor-in-practice/ |website=LSE |publisher=LSE |access-date=10 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
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| spouse = Uma Prabhu (m. 1984) | | spouse = Uma Prabhu (m. 1984) | ||
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'''Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu''' (born 11 July 1953) is an Indian politician and | '''Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu''' (born 11 July 1953) is an Indian politician, and [https://rishihood.edu.in/people/suresh-prabhu-2/ Chancellor of Rishihood University] who was the <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/top-story/suresh-prabhu-appointed-pm-modi-sherpa-for-g20/story/358716.html|title=Suresh Prabhu appointed PM Modi's Sherpa for G20- Business News|website=www.businesstoday.in|date=24 June 2019 |access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref> [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Minister of Civil Aviation]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Railways]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Commerce & Industry]] in the [[First Modi ministry]].<ref>[http://pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/portfolios-of-the-union-council-of-ministers-2/ Portfolios of the Union Council of Ministers] Prime Minister's Office, Government of India</ref> | ||
He is a [[Chartered Accountant]] by profession and a member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] (ICAI). From 1996, Prabhu retained the seat as a Member of Parliament for the [[Rajapur (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Rajapur Lok Sabha constituency]] in [[Maharashtra]] as a member of the [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) political party. He resigned from Shiv Sena and joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] on 9 November 2014. Since June 2016, he has represented [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite | He is a [[Chartered Accountant]] by profession and a member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] (ICAI). From 1996, Prabhu retained the seat as a Member of Parliament for the [[Rajapur (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Rajapur Lok Sabha constituency]] in [[Maharashtra]] as a member of the [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) political party. He resigned from Shiv Sena and joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] on 9 November 2014. Since June 2016, he has represented [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[ Haryana ]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/suresh-prabhu-files-nomination-for-rajya-sabha-from-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/52517316.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/suresh-prabhu-birender-singh-to-be-in-rajya-sabha-from-haryana-703105 | title=Suresh Prabhu, Birender Singh to be in Rajya Sabha from Haryana }}</ref> He is also the founding Chancellor of [[Rishihood University]].<ref name="business-standard.com">{{Cite web|url= https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html|title= Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor|date= 4 July 2020}}</ref> He is also a visiting professor at [[London School of Economics]]<ref name="lse.ac.uk">{{cite web |title=Suresh Prabhu appointed as Visiting Professor in Practice |url=https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/news/suresh-prabhu-appointed-as-visiting-professor-in-practice/ |website=LSE |publisher=LSE |access-date=10 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Education and career== | ==Education and career== | ||
Suresh Prabhu completed his schooling from Sharadashram Vidya Mandir, Dadar, Mumbai, followed by a Bachelor in Commerce with Honours from [[M L Dahanukar College of Commerce|M. L. Dahanukar College]], Vile Parle, Mumbai.<ref name=sp/> He received a Bachelor in Law degree from the New Law College ([[Ruparel College]] campus), Mumbai.<ref>{{citation |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Modi government's got talent but is it being fully utilised? |url=http://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cabinet-reshuffle-modi-governments-got-talent-but-is-it-being-fully-utilised/articleshow/53132757.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=10 July 2016 }}</ref> Prabhu is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]]. He was All India 11th (eleventh) rank holder in CA exams.<ref name=sp>[http://www.sureshprabhu.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=270 Suresh Prabhu Biodata] India, Accessed on 10 November 2014</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/shri-suresh-p-prabhu_634229.html|title=Shri. Suresh P. Prabhu|date=15 June 2010|website=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nias.res.in/docs/CV-Suresh-Prabhu.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129030453/http://www.nias.res.in/docs/CV-Suresh-Prabhu.pdf |archive-date=29 November 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | Suresh Prabhu completed his schooling from Sharadashram Vidya Mandir, Dadar, Mumbai, followed by a Bachelor in Commerce with Honours from [[M L Dahanukar College of Commerce|M. L. Dahanukar College]], Vile Parle, Mumbai.<ref name=sp/> He received a Bachelor in Law degree from the New Law College ([[Ruparel College]] campus), Mumbai.<ref>{{citation |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Modi government's got talent but is it being fully utilised? |url=http://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cabinet-reshuffle-modi-governments-got-talent-but-is-it-being-fully-utilised/articleshow/53132757.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=10 July 2016 |last1=Layak |first1=Suman }}</ref> Prabhu is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]]. He was All India 11th (eleventh) rank holder in CA exams.<ref name=sp>[http://www.sureshprabhu.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=270 Suresh Prabhu Biodata] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211144233/http://www.sureshprabhu.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=270 |date=11 February 2017 }} India, Accessed on 10 November 2014</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/shri-suresh-p-prabhu_634229.html|title=Shri. Suresh P. Prabhu|date=15 June 2010|website=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nias.res.in/docs/CV-Suresh-Prabhu.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129030453/http://www.nias.res.in/docs/CV-Suresh-Prabhu.pdf |archive-date=29 November 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
Prabhu has held several government and semi government positions, which includes the Chairmanship of Maharashtra State Finance Commission, [[Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd|Saraswat Co-operative Bank]], Member of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Board, among others. He is a part of 16 global organizations and 9 strategic dialogues which include: | Prabhu has held several government and semi government positions, which includes the Chairmanship of Maharashtra State Finance Commission, [[Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd|Saraswat Co-operative Bank]], [[National Cooperation Policy]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Suresh Prabhu to head panel to draft National Cooperation Policy |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/suresh-prabhu-to-head-panel-to-draft-national-cooperation-policy/article65857339.ece |access-date=6 September 2022 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> Member of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Board, among others. He is a part of 16 global organizations and 9 strategic dialogues which include: | ||
* Global Water Partnership | * Global Water Partnership | ||
* GLOBE, UK | * GLOBE, UK | ||
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* World Federation of UNESCO | * World Federation of UNESCO | ||
Currently, he is a member of the [[Advisory board|Board of Advisors]] of [[I.I.M.U.N.|India's International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=I.I.M.U.N. {{!}}{{!}} Board of Advisors|url=https://new.iimun.in/pages/BoA.html|access-date=2021-07-17|website=new.iimun.in}}</ref> | Currently, he is a member of the [[Advisory board|Board of Advisors]] of [[I.I.M.U.N.|India's International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.)]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=I.I.M.U.N. {{!}}{{!}} Board of Advisors|url=https://new.iimun.in/pages/BoA.html|access-date=2021-07-17|website=new.iimun.in}}</ref> He is a chairman of the [[National Cooperative Development Corporation (India)]]<ref>{{cite news |title=47-member panel led by Suresh Prabhu to draft new national co-op policy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/47-member-panel-led-by-suresh-prabhu-to-draft-new-national-co-op-policy/articleshow/94039117.cms |access-date=7 September 2022 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Early political career== | ==Early political career== | ||
He was, at various times during the [[Premiership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] from 1998 to 2004, [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Industry Minister]], [[Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)|Minister of Environment and Forests]], [[Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers|Minister of Fertilizers & Chemicals]], [[Ministry of Power (India)|Power]], [[Minister of Railways (India)|Railways]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Commerce and Industry]] and [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Civil Aviation]]. | He was, at various times during the [[Premiership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] from 1998 to 2004, [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Industry Minister]], [[Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)|Minister of Environment and Forests]], [[Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers|Minister of Fertilizers & Chemicals]], [[Ministry of Power (India)|Power]], [[Minister of Railways (India)|Railways]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Commerce and Industry]] and [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Civil Aviation]]. He has been a Member of Lok Sabha in the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha between 1996 and 2009. His constituency comprised the district of Sindhudurg and parts of Ratnagiri district in the state of Maharashtra on the western coast of India. He was also a Member of Rajya Sabha representing Haryana and Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite news |title=Suresh Prabhu set to be re-elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/suresh-prabhu-set-to-be-re-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha/articleshow/52525420.cms?from=mdr |access-date=31 May 2016 |publisher=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Suresh Prabhu takes oath in Rajya Sabha |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/india/suresh-prabhu-takes-oath-in-rajya-sabha_1509795.html |access-date=5 December 2014 |publisher=ZEE News}}</ref> | ||
==Union Cabinet Minister== | ==Union Cabinet Minister== | ||
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'''Power Generation Augmentation''' | '''Power Generation Augmentation''' | ||
* Prepared an action plan for creation of an additional capacity of 1,00,000 MW to give power on demand by 2012<ref>{{Cite | * Prepared an action plan for creation of an additional capacity of 1,00,000 MW to give power on demand by 2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ministry-plans-capacity-addition-to-square-off-earlier-slippages-102010701060_1.html|title=Ministry Plans Capacity Addition To Square Off Earlier Slippages|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=7 January 2002 }}</ref> | ||
* Executed resource planning for building additional power generation capacity. Took steps to set up alternate payment security mechanism for the investors as an interim resource mobilization strategy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-40-total-power-generation-from-non-fossil-fuel-sources-by-2030-suresh-prabhu-53227|title=40% total power generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030: Suresh Prabhu|date=29 June 2018|website=Zee Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite | * Executed resource planning for building additional power generation capacity. Took steps to set up alternate payment security mechanism for the investors as an interim resource mobilization strategy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-40-total-power-generation-from-non-fossil-fuel-sources-by-2030-suresh-prabhu-53227|title=40% total power generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030: Suresh Prabhu|date=29 June 2018|website=Zee Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/india-will-be-at-centre-of-sunshine-countries-of-isa-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/64796867.cms?from=mdr|title=India will be at centre of 'sunshine countries' of ISA: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Set up Power Projects Monitoring Committee to expedite speed of commissioning of generation facilities<ref>{{Cite | * Set up Power Projects Monitoring Committee to expedite speed of commissioning of generation facilities<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/committee-to-review-policy-hurdles/article19758141.ece|title=Committee to review policy hurdles: Suresh Prabhu|first=Arun|last=S|newspaper=The Hindu |date=26 September 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
* Renovation and Modernization action plan formulated for 170 thermal power units and 35 hydro units with total generation capacity of 14,000MW<ref>{{cite web |url=https://powermin.nic.in/sites/default/files/uploads/ar01-02.pdf |title=Annual report |date=2002 |website=powermin.nic.in |access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * Renovation and Modernization action plan formulated for 170 thermal power units and 35 hydro units with total generation capacity of 14,000MW<ref>{{cite web |url=https://powermin.nic.in/sites/default/files/uploads/ar01-02.pdf |title=Annual report |date=2002 |website=powermin.nic.in |access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
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===Union Railway Minister (2014-17)=== | ===Union Railway Minister (2014-17)=== | ||
[[File:Shri Suresh Prabhu taking charge as the Union Minister for Railways, in New Delhi on November 10, 2014.jpg|300px|thumb|Prabhu taking charge as the Union Minister for Railways, in New Delhi on 10 November 2014]] | [[File:Shri Suresh Prabhu taking charge as the Union Minister for Railways, in New Delhi on November 10, 2014.jpg|300px|thumb|Prabhu taking charge as the Union Minister for Railways, in New Delhi on 10 November 2014]] | ||
On 9 November 2014, he was sworn | On 9 November 2014, he was sworn in as Cabinet minister in the Narendra Modi government. He was the Union [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Railway Minister]] of India from November 2014 to September 2017.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Suresh-Prabhu-says-PM-wants-condition-of-railways-to-change-Parrikar-seeks-time-to-get-going/articleshow/45097832.cms Suresh Prabhu says PM wants condition of railways to change, Parrikar seeks time to get going] The Times of India (10 November 2014)</ref><ref>{{citation |title=Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of new council of ministers |url=http://m.timesofindia.com/india/modi-cabinet-reshuffle-full-list-of-pm-modis-council-of-ministers/articleshow/60348346.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 September 2017 }}</ref> | ||
* Introduced one of the | * Introduced one of the world's cheapest travel insurance plan for passengers which has now been made free of cost<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/indian-railways-irctc-offers-rs-10-lakh-insurance-for-0-92-paise-premium-suresh-prabhu-says-over-4-million-opt-for-it/376104/|title=Indian Railways offers Rs 10 lakh insurance for 0.92 paise premium; over 4 million opt for it|date=13 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
* The Indian railways was deployed for sending disaster relief supplies at an unprecedented scale. | * The Indian railways was deployed for sending disaster relief supplies at an unprecedented scale. | ||
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* Substantially increased the average km broad gauge lines commissioned to 7.7 km/day against past average of 4.3 km/day<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhus-mission-broad-guage-across-india-separate-lines-for-freight-trains-bio-toilets/articleshow/57653793.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu's mission: Broad gauge across India, separate lines for freight trains & bio-toilets|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Substantially increased the average km broad gauge lines commissioned to 7.7 km/day against past average of 4.3 km/day<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhus-mission-broad-guage-across-india-separate-lines-for-freight-trains-bio-toilets/articleshow/57653793.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu's mission: Broad gauge across India, separate lines for freight trains & bio-toilets|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Commissioned highest ever 45 freight terminals in | * Commissioned highest ever 45 freight terminals in 2016–17 with total of 109 in last three years<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.railnews.in/record-performance-of-indian-railways-in-infrastructure-development-witnessed-during-2016-17/|title=Record Performance of Indian Railways in Infrastructure development witnessed during 2016-17 – RailNews Media India Ltd}}</ref> | ||
* Commissioned highest ever 1306 Road Over Bridges and subways in | * Commissioned highest ever 1306 Road Over Bridges and subways in 2016–17, total 3,486 in last 3 years<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/minorityview/elimination-of-accidents-at-level-crossings-will-reduce-death-toll-on-indian-railways-by-more-than-half/|title=Elimination of accidents at level crossings will reduce death toll on Indian Railways by more than half|date=27 January 2015|website=Times of India Blog}}</ref> | ||
* Leading Station Redevelopment Program: Largest transit oriented development program across the world worth ₹1,00,000 crores to redevelop 400 stations<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhu-launches-railway-station-redevelopment-programme/articleshow/57043183.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu launches railway station redevelopment programme|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Leading Station Redevelopment Program: Largest transit oriented development program across the world worth ₹1,00,000 crores to redevelop 400 stations<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhu-launches-railway-station-redevelopment-programme/articleshow/57043183.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu launches railway station redevelopment programme|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Launched Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity for the Chardham Pilgrimage<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhu-lays-foundation-stone-for-char-dham-rail-link-location-survey/articleshow/58659319.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu lays foundation stone for Char Dham rail link location survey|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Launched Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity for the Chardham Pilgrimage<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhu-lays-foundation-stone-for-char-dham-rail-link-location-survey/articleshow/58659319.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu lays foundation stone for Char Dham rail link location survey|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity between Manali and Leh<ref>{{cite news | * Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity between Manali and Leh<ref>{{cite news | title=Prabhu launches final survey work for Leh rail line | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=2017-06-27 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/prabhu-launches-final-survey-work-for-leh-rail-line-117062701162_1.html | access-date=2020-12-18| agency=Press Trust of India }}</ref> | ||
* Piloted Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) - Phase III project to augment infra in Mumbai suburban rail<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-urban-transport-project-phase-3-ready-to-roll-after-centre-s-nod-2051723|title=Mumbai Urban Transport Project phase 3 ready to roll after Centre's nod|first=Binoo|last=Nair|date=12 January 2015|website=DNA India}}</ref> | * Piloted Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) - Phase III project to augment infra in Mumbai suburban rail<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-urban-transport-project-phase-3-ready-to-roll-after-centre-s-nod-2051723|title=Mumbai Urban Transport Project phase 3 ready to roll after Centre's nod|first=Binoo|last=Nair|date=12 January 2015|website=DNA India}}</ref> | ||
* Effected direct procurement of about 750 MW of power by Ministry of Railways under Open Access, reduction in Traction power bill of ₹1400 crores<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/Fj5C2lM8uzYoJoGDjP0HOK/Indian-Railways-calls-bids-for-electricity-supply.html|title=Indian Railways calls bids for electricity supply|first=Utpal|last=Bhaskar|date=17 July 2015|website=mint}}</ref> | * Effected direct procurement of about 750 MW of power by Ministry of Railways under Open Access, reduction in Traction power bill of ₹1400 crores<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/Fj5C2lM8uzYoJoGDjP0HOK/Indian-Railways-calls-bids-for-electricity-supply.html|title=Indian Railways calls bids for electricity supply|first=Utpal|last=Bhaskar|date=17 July 2015|website=mint}}</ref> | ||
* Provided 69,200 bio-toilets in trains in the last three years ,record number of 34078 Bio Toilets provided in 2016-17<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/85000-bio-toilets-in-trains-commissioned-suresh-prabhu-3463/|title=85,000 Bio-Toilets In Trains Commissioned: Suresh Prabhu | News|date=19 October 2016}}</ref> | * Provided 69,200 bio-toilets in trains in the last three years, record number of 34078 Bio Toilets provided in 2016-17<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/85000-bio-toilets-in-trains-commissioned-suresh-prabhu-3463/|title=85,000 Bio-Toilets In Trains Commissioned: Suresh Prabhu | News|date=19 October 2016}}</ref> | ||
* New Water policy launched for restoration of water bodies, establishing water recycling plants, rain water harvesting, efficient water usage, automatic coach washing plants etc.<ref>{{cite web | title=On World Water Day, Railways unveils water conservation policy | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-03-22 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/on-world-water-day-railways-unveils-water-conservation-policy/articleshow/57775855.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * New Water policy launched for restoration of water bodies, establishing water recycling plants, rain water harvesting, efficient water usage, automatic coach washing plants etc.<ref>{{cite web | title=On World Water Day, Railways unveils water conservation policy | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-03-22 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/on-world-water-day-railways-unveils-water-conservation-policy/articleshow/57775855.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
* Launched Mission 41K to achieve savings of ₹41k crores through energy efficiency<ref>{{cite web | title=Railways on a 'Mission 41K' to save energy worth Rs 41,000 crore | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-01-17 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-on-a-mission-41k-to-save-energy-worth-rs-41000-crore/articleshow/56630062.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * Launched Mission 41K to achieve savings of ₹41k crores through energy efficiency<ref>{{cite web | title=Railways on a 'Mission 41K' to save energy worth Rs 41,000 crore | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-01-17 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-on-a-mission-41k-to-save-energy-worth-rs-41000-crore/articleshow/56630062.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
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He has been the minister of Commerce and Industry since September 2017. He was elected as Rajya Sabha member from the state of Andhra Pradesh on 3 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|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|last=PTI|date=2016-06-03|work=www.livemint.com/|access-date=2017-12-17}}</ref> During his tenure, he took several steps to boost manufacturing in India. Details of few major reforms are as under: | He has been the minister of Commerce and Industry since September 2017. He was elected as Rajya Sabha member from the state of Andhra Pradesh on 3 June 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|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|last=PTI|date=2016-06-03|work=www.livemint.com/|access-date=2017-12-17}}</ref> During his tenure, he took several steps to boost manufacturing in India. Details of few major reforms are as under: | ||
'''Boosting domestic manufacturing at the district level to achieve | '''Boosting domestic manufacturing at the district level to achieve US$5 trillion economy''' | ||
* Initiated the Start- the pilot District Level Development plan in six districts across five states with a focus on interventions critical to boosting manufacturing at the district level<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-suresh-prabhu-launches-district-development-plan-for-ratnagiri-and-sindhudurg-2708007|title=Maharashtra: Suresh Prabhu launches District Development Plan for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg|first=dna|last=Correspondent|date=15 January 2019|website=DNA India}}</ref> | * Initiated the Start- the pilot District Level Development plan in six districts across five states with a focus on interventions critical to boosting manufacturing at the district level<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-suresh-prabhu-launches-district-development-plan-for-ratnagiri-and-sindhudurg-2708007|title=Maharashtra: Suresh Prabhu launches District Development Plan for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg|first=dna|last=Correspondent|date=15 January 2019|website=DNA India}}</ref> | ||
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'''Trade promotion: Taking steps towards a more focused approach towards export promotion''' | '''Trade promotion: Taking steps towards a more focused approach towards export promotion''' | ||
* Drove policies which resulted in India registering its highest ever merchandise exports of over | * Drove policies which resulted in India registering its highest ever merchandise exports of over US$330 billion in 2018-19<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/merchandise-exports-to-be-at-330-billion-in-fy19-suresh-prabhu-119032801246_1.html|title=Merchandise exports to be at $330 billion in FY19: Suresh Prabhu|first=Subhayan|last=Chakraborty|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=28 March 2019|via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-goods-export-to-hit-usd-330-billion-in-2018-19-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/68308948.cms?from=mdr|title=India's goods export to hit USD 330 billion in 2018-19: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Achieved a massive | * Achieved a massive US$10 billion cut in trade deficit with China in 1 year; this was the first time in 30 years that trade deficit with China reduced<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/india-cuts-trade-deficit-with-china-by-10-billion-in-fy19-as-imports-go-down/1547225/|title=India cuts trade deficit with China by $10 billion in FY19 as imports go down|date=13 April 2019}}</ref> | ||
* Introduced | * Introduced India's 1st ever Agriculture Export Policy to address barriers in the agricultural sector; the policy is aimed at doubling the agricultural exports in 2018 to US$60 billion by 2022<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/union-cabinet-approves-agriculture-export-policy/articleshow/66974576.cms?from=mdr|title=Union cabinet approves agricultural export policy|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Achieved a 97% resolution rate of grievances received from the domestic exporter community through digitization in the first year | * Achieved a 97% resolution rate of grievances received from the domestic exporter community through digitization in the first year | ||
* Working on the introduction of a State Led Export Policy in a bid to boost trade related cooperative federalism | * Working on the introduction of a State Led Export Policy in a bid to boost trade related cooperative federalism | ||
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'''Investment Promotion''' | '''Investment Promotion''' | ||
* Reinforcing the efforts towards increasing the [[Ease of doing business index|Ease of Doing Business]] in India for both foreign and domestic players. India now ranks first in Ease of Doing Business report among South Asian countries as compared to 6th in 2014. India now ranks 77 in the World | * Reinforcing the efforts towards increasing the [[Ease of doing business index|Ease of Doing Business]] in India for both foreign and domestic players. India now ranks first in Ease of Doing Business report among South Asian countries as compared to 6th in 2014. India now ranks 77 in the World Bank's EODB ranking, leaping up by 23 ranks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/doing-biz-index-suresh-prabhu-indicates-improvement-in-indias-rankings-5426276/|title=Doing Biz Index: Suresh Prabhu indicates improvement in India's rankings|date=31 October 2018}}</ref> | ||
* In the last four years, India has received [[Foreign direct investment in India|FDI]] worth 263 billion US dollars which is 45 percent of the FDI received in the last 18 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1565886|title=4th India-Asean Expo and Summit Inaugurated|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | * In the last four years, India has received [[Foreign direct investment in India|FDI]] worth 263 billion US dollars which is 45 percent of the FDI received in the last 18 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1565886|title=4th India-Asean Expo and Summit Inaugurated|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
* Focus on improving District Level EODB with a target of achieving an additional GDP growth of 2-3 percent at the district level.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/district-focused-approach-to-boost-gdp-growth-faster-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67501678.cms?from=mdr|title=District-focused approach to boost GDP growth faster: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/district-level-ease-of-doing-business-ranking-to-be-launched-soon-prabhu/article26737291.ece|title=District-level 'ease of doing business' ranking to be launched soon: Suresh Prabhu|website=@businessline|date=4 April 2019 }}</ref> | * Focus on improving District Level EODB with a target of achieving an additional GDP growth of 2-3 percent at the district level.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/district-focused-approach-to-boost-gdp-growth-faster-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67501678.cms?from=mdr|title=District-focused approach to boost GDP growth faster: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/district-level-ease-of-doing-business-ranking-to-be-launched-soon-prabhu/article26737291.ece|title=District-level 'ease of doing business' ranking to be launched soon: Suresh Prabhu|website=@businessline|date=4 April 2019 }}</ref> | ||
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* Initiated the pilot District Level Development plan in six districts across five states with a focus on interventions critical to boosting manufacturing at the district level. Start-up India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of start-up businesses, to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. The number of recognized startups by the Ministry crossed 15,000. Total employment generated because of that has been for over 130,000 persons.<ref name="auto1"/> | * Initiated the pilot District Level Development plan in six districts across five states with a focus on interventions critical to boosting manufacturing at the district level. Start-up India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of start-up businesses, to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. The number of recognized startups by the Ministry crossed 15,000. Total employment generated because of that has been for over 130,000 persons.<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
* Launched an intensive market access campaign for GI, in order to give a fillip to the grassroot entrepreneurs and manufacturing of local goods. Total number of products carrying GI tags increased to ~300 and GI specific stores were opened at airports across India<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/commerce-ministry-to-launch-campaign-to-promote-gi-products/articleshow/63057114.cms?from=mdr|title=Commerce ministry to launch campaign to promote GI products|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Launched an intensive market access campaign for GI, in order to give a fillip to the grassroot entrepreneurs and manufacturing of local goods. Total number of products carrying GI tags increased to ~300 and GI specific stores were opened at airports across India<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/commerce-ministry-to-launch-campaign-to-promote-gi-products/articleshow/63057114.cms?from=mdr|title=Commerce ministry to launch campaign to promote GI products|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Working on creating a master plan for Make in India 2.0 with to boost domestic manufacturing with an ultimate target of creating a million plus jobs in the next year<ref>{{Cite | * Working on creating a master plan for Make in India 2.0 with to boost domestic manufacturing with an ultimate target of creating a million plus jobs in the next year<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/suresh-prabhu-signals-focus-on-new-sectors-to-boost-manufacturing-exports/articleshow/61650699.cms|title=Suresh Prabhu signals focus on new sectors to boost manufacturing, exports - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=15 November 2017 }}</ref> | ||
* Domestic Council for Gems & Jewellery launched<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1561871|title=Domestic Council for Gems & Jewellery launched|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | * Domestic Council for Gems & Jewellery launched<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1561871|title=Domestic Council for Gems & Jewellery launched|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
* Launched SEZ 2.0 policy framework under the chairmanship of Sh. Baba Kalyani, | * Launched SEZ 2.0 policy framework under the chairmanship of Sh. Baba Kalyani, chairman, Bharat Forge<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/commerce-ministry-to-start-consultations-on-special-economic-zones-suresh-prabhu/66701467|title=Commerce ministry to start consultations on special economic zones: Suresh Prabhu - ETCFO|website=ETCFO.com}}</ref> | ||
* Made key policies for greater flow of credit to the export sector<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/suresh-prabhu-makes-a-case-for-greater-flow-of-credit-to-export-sector-119010901232_1.html|title=Suresh Prabhu makes a case for greater flow of credit to export sector|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=9 January 2019|last1=Chakraborty|first1=Subhayan}}</ref> | * Made key policies for greater flow of credit to the export sector<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/suresh-prabhu-makes-a-case-for-greater-flow-of-credit-to-export-sector-119010901232_1.html|title=Suresh Prabhu makes a case for greater flow of credit to export sector|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=9 January 2019|last1=Chakraborty|first1=Subhayan}}</ref> | ||
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'''Forward looking Policy Making''' | '''Forward looking Policy Making''' | ||
* Initiated the development of | * Initiated the development of India's New Industrial Policy with a focus on boosting sustainable manufacturing in India<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/new-government-to-announce-the-proposed-industrial-policy-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/68724266.cms|title=New government to announce the proposed industrial policy: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Initiated the development of | * Initiated the development of India's first ever National e-Commerce Policy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/govt-considering-e-commerce-policy-suresh-prabhu-3301011.html|title=Govt Considering E-commerce Policy: Suresh Prabhu|website=Moneycontrol|date=17 December 2018 }}</ref> | ||
* Created an action-oriented plan to further diversify the economy with an eye on future sustainability<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/working-on-strategy-to-diversify-export-basket-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/62555622.cms?from=mdr|title=Working on strategy to diversify export basket: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/suresh-prabhu-government-working-on-diversifying-export-basket/1021044/|title=Suresh Prabhu: Government working on diversifying export basket|date=19 January 2018}}</ref> | * Created an action-oriented plan to further diversify the economy with an eye on future sustainability<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/working-on-strategy-to-diversify-export-basket-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/62555622.cms?from=mdr|title=Working on strategy to diversify export basket: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/suresh-prabhu-government-working-on-diversifying-export-basket/1021044/|title=Suresh Prabhu: Government working on diversifying export basket|date=19 January 2018}}</ref> | ||
* Created a plan for mainstreaming the use of technology in across every aspect of governance<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-poised-to-take-advantage-of-new-age-technological-advancements-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67737440.cms|title=India poised to take advantage of new age technological advancements: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Created a plan for mainstreaming the use of technology in across every aspect of governance<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-poised-to-take-advantage-of-new-age-technological-advancements-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67737440.cms|title=India poised to take advantage of new age technological advancements: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
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'''Policy Making''' | '''Policy Making''' | ||
* Released | * Released India's first ever National Air Cargo Policy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2019/01/15/Government-announces-new-air-cargo-policy.html|title=Government announces new air cargo policy|website=The Week}}</ref> | ||
* Released Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Policy<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/govt-working-on-domestic-manufacturing-of-aircraft-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67542522.cms?from=mdr|title=Govt working on domestic manufacturing of aircraft: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Released Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Policy<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/govt-working-on-domestic-manufacturing-of-aircraft-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67542522.cms?from=mdr|title=Govt working on domestic manufacturing of aircraft: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Released National Green Aviation Policy<ref name="auto3">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/civil-aviation-ministry-to-focus-on-developing-new-airports-boosting-regional-air-connectivity/articleshow/69526718.cms?from=mdr|title=Civil Aviation Ministry to focus on developing new airports, boosting regional air connectivity|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * Released National Green Aviation Policy<ref name="auto3">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/civil-aviation-ministry-to-focus-on-developing-new-airports-boosting-regional-air-connectivity/articleshow/69526718.cms?from=mdr|title=Civil Aviation Ministry to focus on developing new airports, boosting regional air connectivity|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
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'''Initiator of Investments in Aviation''' | '''Initiator of Investments in Aviation''' | ||
* Drove the implementation of the regional connectivity scheme or UDAN - More than 12 lakh passengers flown under UDAN | * Drove the implementation of the regional connectivity scheme or UDAN - More than 12 lakh passengers flown under UDAN until 31 January 2019. In 28 months of UDAN, 69 unserved airports, 31 helicopters and 6 water drones were awarded.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-udan-expansion-12-more-routes-become-functional-full-list-here-106086|title=UDAN Expansion: 12 more routes become functional! Full list here|date=19 July 2019|website=Zee Business}}</ref> | ||
* AIR SEWA 2.0 - Upgraded passenger grievance redressal portal AirSewa 2.0 launched in 2018. 96% of the passenger grievances, lodged through Passenger Grievance Portal Air Sewa, were resolved<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/government-launches-upgraded-version-of-airsewa-digital-platform-for-air-passengers/articleshow/66691706.cms?from=mdr|title=Government launches upgraded version of AirSewa digital platform for air passengers|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | * AIR SEWA 2.0 - Upgraded passenger grievance redressal portal AirSewa 2.0 launched in 2018. 96% of the passenger grievances, lodged through Passenger Grievance Portal Air Sewa, were resolved<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/government-launches-upgraded-version-of-airsewa-digital-platform-for-air-passengers/articleshow/66691706.cms?from=mdr|title=Government launches upgraded version of AirSewa digital platform for air passengers|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* DIGIYATRA - Digi Yatra is a new initiative of the Ministry to provide hassle-free travel of passengers through airport all the way to the aircraft. The Digi Yatra is to be implemented shortly at six airports by Airports Authority of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/govt-unveils-digi-yatra-initiative-passengers-can-soon-use-facial-recognition-biometric-to-enter-airports/317683|title=Govt Unveils Digi Yatra Initiative, Passengers Can Soon Use Facial Recognition Biometric To Enter Airports|website=www.outlookindia.com/|date=14 February 2022 }}</ref> | * DIGIYATRA - Digi Yatra is a new initiative of the Ministry to provide hassle-free travel of passengers through airport all the way to the aircraft. The Digi Yatra is to be implemented shortly at six airports by Airports Authority of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/govt-unveils-digi-yatra-initiative-passengers-can-soon-use-facial-recognition-biometric-to-enter-airports/317683|title=Govt Unveils Digi Yatra Initiative, Passengers Can Soon Use Facial Recognition Biometric To Enter Airports|website=www.outlookindia.com/|date=14 February 2022 }}</ref> | ||
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* Awarded 'Indian of the Year 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brandsacademyindia.com/blog/indian-year-huge-success/|title=Coming Soon|website=www.brandsacademyindia.com}}</ref> | * Awarded 'Indian of the Year 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brandsacademyindia.com/blog/indian-year-huge-success/|title=Coming Soon|website=www.brandsacademyindia.com}}</ref> | ||
* Declared "Best Member of Parliament in 13th Lok Sabha" in April 2004 by [[Aaj Tak]], a leading TV Channel in India. | * Declared "Best Member of Parliament in 13th Lok Sabha" in April 2004 by [[Aaj Tak]], a leading TV Channel in India. | ||
* Featured amongst top three Indian leaders of the future in the cover story, "Giant on the Move" (Sept 2000 issue) of the Hong Kong based [[Asiaweek]] Magazine. | * Featured amongst top three Indian leaders of the future in the cover story, "Giant on the Move" (Sept 2000 issue) of the Hong Kong-based [[Asiaweek]] Magazine. | ||
* Ranked as the 2nd best performing Minister in [[India Today|India | * Ranked as the 2nd best performing Minister in [[India Today|India Today's]] report (dated 27 August 2001) on the performance of key ministers of Government of India. | ||
== Published works == | == Published works == | ||
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* Former Trustee, Manavendra Charitable hospital | * Former Trustee, Manavendra Charitable hospital | ||
* Former Trustee, IFFCO Foundation | * Former Trustee, IFFCO Foundation | ||
* Senior Vice- | * Senior Vice-president, [[Table Tennis Federation of India]] (present) | ||
* Advisory Board Member, Eco Needs Foundation and its Eco Revolution movement | * Advisory Board Member, Eco Needs Foundation and its Eco Revolution movement | ||
* Founder and Trustee, Manav Sadhan Vikas Sansthan, an NGO <ref>{{cite web | url=http://msvs.org.in/board-of-trustees.html | title=Manav Sadhan Vikas Sanstha }}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Official website|http://www.sureshprabhu.in}} | * {{Official website|http://www.sureshprabhu.in}} | ||
* [http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/suresh-prabhu.html Detailed Profile: Suresh Prabhu] | * [http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/suresh-prabhu.html Detailed Profile: Suresh Prabhu] | ||
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[[Category:Railway Ministers of India]] | [[Category:Railway Ministers of India]] | ||
[[Category:University of Mumbai alumni]] | [[Category:University of Mumbai alumni]] | ||
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[[Category:People from Ratnagiri]] | [[Category:People from Ratnagiri]] | ||
[[Category:Marathi politicians]] | [[Category:Marathi politicians]] | ||