J. P. Nadda
Jagat Prakash Nadda | |
|---|---|
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| Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | |
| Assumed office 09 Nov 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Harsh Vardhan |
| MP of Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1960 Patna,Bihar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Dr Malika Nadda |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Political Worker |
Jagat Prakash Nadda is an Indian politician. He is currently the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare[1] and member of Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh and Parliamentary Board Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]Earlier, he was a Minister in Himachal Pradesh Government.[3]
Early Life
He was born on 2 December 1960 in a Brahmin family[4] to Dr. Narain Lall Nadda and Shrimati Krishna Nadda. He was educated at St. Xaviers School, Patna. Thereafter he did his B.A. from Patna College, Patna University and LL.B. from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. As a child, he represented Bihar State in the All India Junior Swimming Championship held at Delhi.[5] On 11 December 1991, he married Dr. Mallika Nadda and now the couple have two sons. His mother-in-law is former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Smt. Jayshree Banerjee.
Political Career
1993-98, 1998-2003 and 2007-2012 Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (three terms) 1994-98 Leader, Bharatiya Janata Party Group, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly 1998-2003 Cabinet Minister, Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh 2008-2010 Cabinet Minister, Forest, Environment, Science and Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh April 2012 Elected to Rajya Sabha May 2012 onwards Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Aug. 2012 onwards Member, Court of the University of Delhi Member, Committee on Health and Family Welfare May 2013 onwards Member, Committee of Privileges.[6]
Positions Held
- 1993-98,'998 – 2003 and 2007 – 2012 Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly(Three terms)
- 1994 – 98 Leader, Bharatiya Janata Party Legislative group, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- 1998 – 2003 Cabinet Minister, Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- 2008 – 2010 Cabinet Minister, Forest, Environment, Science and Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- April 2012 Elected to Rajya Sabha
- May 2012 onwards Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture
- August 2012 onward Member, Court of the University of Delhi Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare
- From May 2013 onwards Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Privileges
References
- ^ Ministry of Health & Family Welfare-Government of India. "Cabinet Minister". mohfw.nic.in.
- ^ "Detailed Profile - Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda - Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". india.gov.in.
- ^ "The Biography of Jagat Prakash (J P) Nadda". news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh Edition". tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "Detailed Profile: Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda".
- ^ "Jagat Parkash Nadda Biography".
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