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Nand Lal
N LAL
Member Legislative Assembly Himachal pradesh
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Himachal Pradesh
In office
2017–2022
ConstituencyRampur Bushahr
Chief Parliamentary Secretary
In office
2012–2017
ConstituencyRampur bushahr
Member Legislative Assembly Himachal pradesh
In office
2007–2012
ConstituencyRampur bushahr
Personal details
Born16th April, 1954
Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla
NationalityINDIAN
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseSmt. Satya
Children1
ParentLate Shri Pyare Lal
Residence(s)Village & P.O. Deothi, Tehsil Rampur, District Shimla,(HP).
EducationM.A. (Political Science)
Alma materHimachal Pradesh University[1], Shimla
CommitteesMember, Welfare, and Rural Planning Committees.
AwardsPresident Police Medal for meritorious services

'Nand Lal is an Indian politician.Nand Lal is the Rampur MLA.[2] He is associated with Indian National Congress[3]. He is son of late Shri Pyare Lal. He was born on 16th April 1954 at Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla. He is a Post Graduate in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla[4]. He is married to Smt. Satya.

Constituency Represented

Rampur Bushahr is a municipal council in Shimla district. It is about 130 km from Shimla, well connected with National Highway which passes through Narkanda. Rampur is a very beautiful place situated at the banks of the river Satluj. The city has many popular places like Jhakri, Sarahan and Green valley Gaura, Shraikoti, Hatu Mata temple to name a few. The city is also the home to Asia’s Largest Hydro Power Project – The Nathpa Jhakri project built by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (formerly known as Nathpa Jhakri Power Corporation) at Jhakri and world’s deepest surge shaft at Shah (22 km from Rampur)[5]

Political Standing

After completing Basic Training Course from I.T.B.P. Academy, Nand Lal was inducted into Commando Contingent, (I.T.B.P.); actively involved in the security arrangement to International events i.e. Asiad, 1982, ii) Non-Aligned Meet, 1983, and iii) Commonwealth Conference, 1984; Commanded ITBP Battalion[6] in highly militant infested areas of Jammu and Kashmir (twice); was involved in the development of a village near Delhi adopted under ‘Village Adoption Scheme’, Govt. of India; organized medical camps and undertook developmental works under Border Area Development Programme; worked also for inculcating a sense of security amongst the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.

Nand Lal Joined S.P.G., in 1985 and remained in it till 1997; received letter of appreciation from the former Prime Ministers late Shri Rajiv Gandh[7]i and Shri Chander Shekhar, in recognition of his distinguished services; was felicitated also by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in appreciation of his contributions to the security and development of the State; recipient also of ‘President Police Medal’ (twice) for fighting against militancy and for his outstanding services during 2001 and 2007 respectively. Sought voluntary retirement from Central Govt. Service in 2007 and joined Indian National Congress in order to better serve the people of his constituency.

Elected to the Himachal pradesh State Legislative Assembly[8] in 2007; remained member, Subordinate Legislation & Privilege Committees. He was re-elected to the State Legislative Assembly in December 2012; appointed Chairman, Privilege Committee and thereafter Chief Parliamentary Secretary. He won by a margin of 9471 votes. Prem Singh Draik of Bharatiya Janata Party was the trailing candidate.

He commanded an ITBP Battalion in the highly militant-presence areas of Jammu and Kashmir[9] (twice) and is the recipient of the President Police Medal [10]for meritorious services and for fighting militancy. He was also felicitated by the Arunachal Pradesh government in appreciation of his contribution to the security and development of the state.

Married to Satya, he has one son who is a political and a social worker. Widely travelled, Nand Lal has visited over a dozen countries. Reading, horticulture, sports and cultural activities are his favourite pastimes. He loves interacting with people from the remote and border areas.[11]

References

  1. ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himachal_Pradesh_University
  2. ^ Chowdhary, Charu (2019-07-29). "Rampur Bushahr: Of Temples And Palaces in Himachal Pradesh". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  3. ^ "Indian National Congress". Indian National Congress. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  4. ^ "Home | Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, India". hpuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  5. ^ Goyal, Anuradha (2015-09-14). "Rampur Bushahr And Its Padam Palace, Himachal Pradesh". Inditales. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  6. ^ "Home | Indo Tibetan Border Police, Ministry of Home Affairs". itbpolice.nic.in. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  7. ^ "Shri Rajiv Gandhi | Prime Minister of India". www.pmindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  8. ^ https://hpvidhansabha.nic.in/Home/HistoricalBackground
  9. ^ "Jammu and Kashmir | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Government". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  10. ^ "Awards & Medals | Ministry of Home Affairs | GoI". www.mha.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  11. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Former ITBP commando, Nand Lal dons political colours". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-05-09.