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Father's Name
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Shri Rajkumar Nilamani Singh
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Mother's Name
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Smt. Ningthemcha Ongbi Achoubi
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Date of Birth
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01 Sep 1952
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Place of Birth
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Kongba Nandei Bamleikai, Imphal East, Manipur
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Marital Status
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Married
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Date of Marriage
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04 Jun 1984
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Spouse's Name
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Smt. Chungkham Debala Devi
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No. of Sons
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2
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No.of Daughters
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1
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Educational Qualifications
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M.A. (Geography), B.T. & PhD Educated at Guwahati University, Guwahati, Assam
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Profession
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Teaching
Research
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Permanent Address
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Kongba Nandeibam Leikai, P.O. Singjamei, P.S. Irilbung, Distt.- Imphal East,
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Manipur-795008
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Tel : (0385) 2459986 09436021753, 08436021753 (M)
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Present Address
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Bungalow No. 26, New Moti Bagh Complex, New Moti Bagh
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New Delhi-110021
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Tels : 09436021753, 08436021753, 9612548521 (M)
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Positions Held
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May, 2019
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Elected to 17th Lok Sabha
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13 Sept. 2019 - 7 July 2021
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Member, Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests
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09 Oct. 2019 - 7 July 2021
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Member, Rules Committee
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Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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7 July 2021 onwards
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Union Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs; and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Education
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Books Published
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(i) Global Environment Concerns, (ii) Hydro-politics of Tipaimukh High Dam, (iii) Constrain in Development in Manipur, (iv) Geo-Manipur Alert, (v) Wetlands of Manipur Vol. 1, (vi) Seismic Awareness in North-East India, (vii) Forest Atlas of Manipur, (viii) Loktak Lake and Manipur Life World
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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Published more than 100 popular Articles in local dailies; Published 25 Research paper on the problems of land use, forest, environment, rivers & lake, mountians of Manipur, causes of Insurgency in Manipur, Border issues of Indo-Myanmar (Manipur Sector) in the National level; Published five research papers in the International Journal about the Trans-boundary rivers, lake and other issues participating discussions on DDK, Imphal AIR & other local TV Channels etc.
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Social And Cultural Activities
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Working for emotional and cultural integration among the different ethnic communities of both Hills and plains of Manipur in the capacity of General Secy., Manipur Cultural Integration Conference (MCIC) and also editor "Regional Integration" Bilingual Quarterly Journals. Former President, Forward Artist Camp (FACE)
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Special Interests
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Documentation and conservation of both Natural and Cultural Heritages of Manipur, making awareness for conservation and protection of environment covering Mountain Ecology, Reverine Ecology, Wetlands and State native species of flora and fauna
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Thought sharing of peace making processes in the North-East Region, particularly in the State of Manipur. Organising Nature Camps, Trekking & climbing mountain ranges. Bird watching etc.
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Sports and Clubs
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Founding Member, Manipur Cannoying & Kayaking Ass, Manipur Cycle Club; President All Manipur Kang Association (a native game)
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Countries Visited
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Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippine and South Africa
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Other Information
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Lecturer in Geography/Earth sciences, 1973-1984; Asst. Professor-Earth Sciences, 1984- 1985; Dy. Registrar to Registrar, MU, 1985-2012; Director, UGC-ASC & CDC, 2012-2013 State Convenor, Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha (BJVJ); Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha (BJGVJ); Member, National Council for Science & Technology Communication, (3 Year), National Geographic UK, Bird Life International, State Wild Life Board, Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Govt. of India; Life Member of INTACH for conservation, Indian Science Congress
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