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Father's Name
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Late Shri Parmanand Pokhriyal
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Mother's Name
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Late Smt. Vishambhari Devi
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Date of Birth
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15 Jul 1959
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Place of Birth
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Pinani, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
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Marital Status
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Widower
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Date of Marriage
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07 May 1985
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Spouse's Name
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Late Smt. Kusumlata
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No.of Daughters
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3
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Educational
Qualifications
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M.A., Ph.D (Hon.), D.Litt. (Hon.)
Educated at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
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Profession
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Poet
Writer,Social Worker
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Permanent Address
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37/1, Ravindra Nath Tagore Marg,
Vijay Colony,
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Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand
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Tel: (0135) 2746363, 09458945006 (M)
Fax: (0135) 2530113
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Present Address
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20, Tuglaq Crescent,
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New Delhi-110011
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Tel: (011) 21430588
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Positions Held
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1991 - 1992 and 1993-2000
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Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Three Terms)
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1997 - 1998
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Minister of Development of Uttaranchal, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
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1999 - 2000
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Minister of Culture and Religion, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
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2000 - 2002 and 2007 - 2014
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Member, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly (Three Terms)
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2000 - 2002
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Minister of 12 Departments including Finance, Revenue, Planning etc., Govt. of Uttaranchal
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2007 - 2009
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Minister of Medical, Health, Family Welfare, Ayush, Science and Language, Govt. of Uttarakhand
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2009 - 2011
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Chief Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, Additional charge - Gopan (Livestock), Home, Energy, Public Works, Forest, Higher Education, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Information, Housing, etc.
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Leader of the House, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
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May 2014
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Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
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14 Aug. 2014 - 30 April 2016
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Member, Public Accounts Committee
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1 Sep. 2014 - 25 May 2019
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Chairperson, Committee on Government Assurances
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Member, Standing Committee on Rural Development
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Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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29 Jan. 2015 - 25 May 2019
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Member, General Purposes Committee
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1 May 2018 - 25 May 2019
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Member, Public Account Committee
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May 2019
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Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021
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Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Education
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13 Sept. 2021 onwards
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Member, Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
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Books Published
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1) Samarpan; 2) Navankur; 3) Mujhey Vidhata Banna Hai; 4) Desh Hum Jalney Na Dengey; 5) Tum Bhi Mere Saath Chalo; 6) Bas Ek Hi Icha; 7) Bheed Sakshi Hai; 8) Kya Nahi Ho Sakta; 9) Jeevan Path Mein; 10) Matribhoomi Key Liye; 11) Roshni Ki Ek Kiran; 12) Meri Vyatha Meri Katha; 13) Prateeksha; 14) Koi Mushkil Nahin; 15) Kharey Huye Prashan; 16) Ae Vatan Tere Liye; 17) Vipda Jeevit Hai; 18) Pahar Se Uncha; 19) Ek Aur Kahani; 20) Veera; 21) Mere Sankalp; 22) Major Nirala; 23) Nishant; 24) Himalaya Ka Mahakhumbh Nanda Rajajat; 25) Chhut Gaya Parav; 26) Meel Ka Pathar; 27) Tuttey Dayrey; 28) Sangharsh Jari; 29) Saparsh Ganga; 30) Pallavi; 31) Apna Paraya; 32) Safalta Key Achuk Mantra; 33) Mehnat Par Bharosa Karo, Bhagya Par Nahin; 34) Sansar Kayaron Key Liye Nahin; 35) Karmyogi Vivekanand; 36) Shikago Mein Vivekanand; 37) Mahayogi Vivekanand; 38) Antanheen; 39) Ekkis Chuninda Kahaniya; 40) Pratigya; 41) Kedarnath Prlay Ki Sachchi Kahaniyan-1; 42) Mauritius Ki Swarnim Smritiyan; 43) Kritaghan; 44) Bal Kahaniya – Aao Seekhain Kahaniyo Se; 45) Wah Zindagi; 46) Kathayen Paharon Ki; 47) Aao Sikhen Kahaniyon Se; 48) Andhera Ja Raha Hai; 49) Srijan Ke Beej; 50) Bhool Pata Nahin; 51) Bhagonwali; 52) Bhartiya Sanskriti, Sabhyata Evam Parampara; 53) Nepal Mein Ek Din; 54) Khushiyon Ka Desh Bhutan; 55) Sapne Jo Sone Na De; 56) Bhartiya Sanskriti Ka Samvahak Indonesia; 57) Manavata Ke Praneta: Maharshi Arvind; 58) Poorvi Africa Ka Praveshdwar Uganda
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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Wrote - Poems, Stories and Novels, Translated books in more than 12 Indian and Foreign Languages; Awarded the “Bharat Gaurav Samman” the highest Literary honour of Mauritus and "Vatayan-United Kingdom" lifetime achievement award in field of Literature
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Social And Cultural Activities
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Actively associated with various Social activities; launched unique drive of `Swaran Ganga`, organized cultural programmes worldwide as a Minister of Culture in Uttar Pradesh
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Special Interests
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Writing and Travelling, Reading Poems, Stories, Novels, Travelogues etc.; Making public relations, reading & writing specialized Articles on Himalayas, Yoga and Well being
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Writing-Poems, Stories, Novels, Travelogues and Biography; Watching good Social and Patriotic Movies
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Countries Visited
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Widely Travelled
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Other Information
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Born in a very poor family, father was a gardener. Hails from a humble family background
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