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He was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] from Himachal Pradesh in 2008.<ref>[http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx Members Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2014, he was elected to the [[16th Lok Sabha]] from Kangra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/himachal-pradesh/parliamentary-constituencies/kangra.html|title=Kangra(Himachal Pradesh) Lok Sabha Election Results 2014 with ...}}</ref>
He was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] from Himachal Pradesh in 2008.<ref>[http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx Members Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2014, he was elected to the [[16th Lok Sabha]] from Kangra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/himachal-pradesh/parliamentary-constituencies/kangra.html|title=Kangra(Himachal Pradesh) Lok Sabha Election Results 2014 with ...}}</ref>

'''CONTRIBUTION'''

He is famous in Himachal as "Paani waala mukhayamantri".He solved problem of clean drinking water in Himachal by doing rigorous work to install taps and handpumps even in remotest villages of the state.

He also came with idea that Himachal should get royalty for the hydroelectric projects made on its rivers. In an interview he once said " When I shared my idea of royalty of water in state assembly, leader of opposition Veerbhadra singh mocked me and said you will make yourself a laughing stock if you raised such demand with Government of India.Paani ki bhi koi Royalty hoti hai kya".But he took his case to centre govt. headed by Narsimha Rao and said "Hamare paas na Sona hai naa Loha ..bas ye paani hai..hamaari nadiyo pr baandh bnte hain,hamaare log beghar hote hain,hamaara parayavaran kharaab hota hai..islie paani pe royalty milni chahiye".Due to his efforts Himachal now gets royalty of 12% on hydroprojects on its rivers which generates a huge revenue for state.

He was also responsible for allowing the private sectors to generate electricity in Himachal Pradesh, and this idea was than followed nationwide.

During his cm'ship he remained deeply committed to poor people and started an efficient Public Food distribution system for BPL people.It was first in India.Later he also implemented this system at all India level when he became Union minister for Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution System.

He also introduced concept of 'No work no pay' in his state.Because of routine strikes of govt. employees govt. was not functioning properly. So he took this harsh decision. Later Haryana CM Bansi Lal and various other states also implemented this law.Although he lost next state assembly elections due to his harsh decision on employees.

He also dreamt of a superspeciality hospital like Apollo in Himachal and currently working on it.

'''Image'''

He has a image of honest,hardworking,fearless leader who always stood for his principles and worked for the weekest sections of society.


==Writing==
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Revision as of 10:33, 17 April 2017

Shanta Kumar
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
In office
22 June 1977 – 14 February 1980
Preceded byThakur Ram Lal
Succeeded byThakur Ram Lal
In office
5 March 1990 – 15 December 1992
Preceded byVirbhadra Singh
Succeeded byVirbhadra Singh
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
In office
13 Oct. 1999 – 30 June 2002
Minister of Rural Development
In office
1 July 2002 – 6 April 2003
Personal details
Born (1934-09-12) 12 September 1934 (age 90)
Garhjamula, Kangra, Punjab, British India
Political partyBharatiya Janta Party
SpouseSantosh Shailja
Residence(s)Yamini Parisar, Palampur, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Shanta Kumar (born 12 September 1934) is a former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and a former minister in Government of India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected to the 9th Lok Sabha from Kangra constituency in 1989. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1998 and 1999 from the same constituency. He has written a number of books.

Early life

Shanta Kumar was born to Jagannath Sharma and Kaushalya Devi on 12 September 1934 in Garhjamula, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.[1]

Political career

His political career began in 1963 when he was elected as a Panch in the Gram Panchayat for Garhjamula. He was subsequently elected as a member of the Panchayat Samiti in Bhawarna and then was president of Zilla Parishad in Kangra from 1965 to 1970.[2]

He was elected to the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1972. He remained a member till 1985. He was re-elected to the House again in 1990 and continued till 1992. He became the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh in 1977. He held the post till 1980 and came back to head the Government again in 1990 and stayed till 1992.[3] He was the Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 1980 to 1985.[4]

He was elected to the 9th Lok Sabha in 1989 from Kangra. He was re-elected twice in 1998 and 1999. He was a senior minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government from 1999 to 2004. He was Union Minister of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution from 1999 to 2002 and Union Minister of Rural Development from 2002 to 2004.[4]

He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh in 2008.[5] In 2014, he was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Kangra.[6]

Writing

Kumar's books include:[7]

  • Dharti Balidan Ki, 1962
  • Himalaya Par Lal Chhaya, 1964
  • Vishwa Vijeta Vivekanand, 1968
  • Lajo, 1976
  • Man Ke Meet, 1976
  • Kaidi, 1976
  • Jyotirmayi, 1977
  • O Pravasi Meet Mere, 1977
  • Mrigtrishna, 1980
  • Kranti Abhi Adhoori Hai, 1985
  • Deewar Ke Us Paar, 1995
  • Rajneeti Ki Shatranj, 1997
  • Tumhare Pyar Ki Pati, 1999
  • Vrinda, 2007

References

  1. ^ "Biographical Sketch: Member of Parliament: 13th Lok Sabha". parliamentofindia.nic.in. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  2. ^ "National Portal of India". india.gov.in. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Shanta Kumar : Niti Central". www.niticentral.com. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  4. ^ a b "13th Lok Sabha Member Profile". Government of India. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  5. ^ Members Page
  6. ^ "Kangra(Himachal Pradesh) Lok Sabha Election Results 2014 with ..."
  7. ^ "Kumar Shanta". Retrieved 22 June 2016.
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