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Jeet Ram Katwal

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Jeet Ram Katwal
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
18 December 2017
Preceded byRikhi Ram Kaundal
ConstituencyJhanduta
Personal details
Born (1956-05-17) 17 May 1956 (age 68)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseAngmo Katwal
Children1 Son
Residence(s)Village Ropri, P.O. & Tehsil Jhandutta, Distt. Bilaspur, (HP)
Alma materAgra University
OccupationPolitician

Jeet Ram Katwal (born 17 May 1956) is an Indian politician and civil servant. He is member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly since 2017 from Jhanduta. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has a background in agriculture, horticulture and social work.

Early life and education

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Jeet Ram Katwal is the son of Smt. Sunehru Devi and the late Shri Rohli Ram Katwal. He completed his Master's in Political Science from Agra University, pursued an MBA, earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC), and obtained certificates in Human Rights (CHR) and Computing (CIC) from IGNOU. His dedication to education laid the foundation for a multifaceted career.

Personal life

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Katwal is married to Smt. P. Angmo Katwal, and their family includes two daughters and one son.

Civil Service Career

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Jeet Ram Katwal began his career as a Telephone Operator in the P&T Department and later joined the General Insurance Corporation of India as an Assistant Administrative Officer. His journey in the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HAS) commenced in 1986, and he was appointed to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 2001.

As an HAS and IAS officer, Katwal held various pivotal positions, showcasing his administrative acumen. He served as SDM in Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, and Mandi Districts, Additional District Magistrate in Shimla, and Collector of Forest in Kullu. His contributions extended to roles such as Deputy Commissioner in Una and Additional Secretary/Special Secretary in departments like Home, Health, Education, General Administration, and more.

Katwal served as the Head of Departments for Ayurveda, Information & Public Relations, Youth Services & Sports, and several others, demonstrating his versatility in managing diverse portfolios. His roles as Managing Director included responsibilities at Himachal Pradesh Milk Federation, Himachal Pradesh Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation, and other key institutions.

Political career

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Post-retirement from the Himachal Pradesh government in May 2016, Jeet Ram Katwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 14 October 2017. His entry into politics marked a new phase of his commitment to public service.

In the December 2017 elections, Katwal was elected to the State Legislative Assembly. He became a member of various committees such as Human Development, Privileges, Ethics, and Library, Research & Reference Committees. His dedication and contributions continued, leading to his re-election in December 2022.

Special Interests and Awards

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Jeet Ram Katwal has diverse interests, including trekking, gardening, reading, and a love for old classical music. He is a member of the H.P. Rifle Association and has published a notable case study on sustainable plastic waste management.

He received the 'President Silver Medal' for outstanding performance in Census Operations in 2001, highlighting his commitment to excellence in public service.

Travels and Languages

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Katwal's international exposure includes representing India in South Korea as the Chairman of the Indian National Youth Delegation. He also served as the Liaison Officer for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet/China and undertook official visits to Sri Lanka. His language proficiency extends to Hindi, English, and Urdu.

Electoral performance

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2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jhanduta
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Jeet Ram Katwal 28,268 46.72% Decrease6.35
INC Vivek Kumar 22,469 37.14% Decrease6.86
Independent Raj Kumar Kaundal 8,358 13.81% New
AAP Sudhir Kumar Suman 427 0.71% New
Rashtriya Devbhumi Party Manoj Kumar 282 0.47% New
NOTA Nota 246 0.41% Decrease0.73
BSP Amar Nath 245 0.40% New
Independent Jitender Pal 206 0.34% New
Margin of victory 5,799 9.58% Increase0.51
Turnout 60,501 74.71% Decrease0.88
Registered electors 80,977 Increase11.92
BJP hold Swing Decrease6.35
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jhanduta[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Jeet Ram Katwal 29,030 53.07% Increase4.16
INC Beeru Ram Kishore 24,068 44.00% Decrease2.35
NOTA None of the Above 624 1.14% New
Margin of victory 4,962 9.07% Increase6.52
Turnout 54,699 75.60% Increase5.78
Registered electors 72,355 Increase7.69
BJP hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Election Commission of India. "Himachal Pradesh General Legislative Election 2017". Retrieved 8 July 2021.