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Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo

Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo

Biju Janata Dal
Seventeenth Assembly

  • Constituency Name

    122-Nayagarh

  • Permanent Address

    At/P.O.- Rasanga, P.S.- Gania, Dist.- Nayagarh.

  • Local Address

    Qrs. No.15. Type-5R, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar, Pin-751009. Mob. 9437561614.

Personal Information

Name :
Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo
Father's Name :
Shri Dandadhar Sahoo
Mother's Name :
Smt. Bishika Dei
Date of Birth :
06/06/1967
Place of Birth :
Rasanga
Gender :
Male
Mobile No. :
9437561614
Email :
arunsahoo_06@rediffmail.com
Party :
Biju Janata Dal
Assembly :
Seventeenth Assembly
Constituency :
122-Nayagarh
State :
Odisha
District :
Nayagarh
Category :
General
Caste :
Khandayat
Sub Caste :
Mahanayak
Marital Status :
Married
Spouse Name :
Dr.Soubhagya Manjari Samantray
Educational Qualification :
M.A, LLB, Ph.D.
Number of Daughter(s) :
2
Children :
2 (Two)
Permanent Address :
At/P.O.- Rasanga, P.S.- Gania, Dist.- Nayagarh.
Local Address :
Qrs. No.15. Type-5R, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar, Pin-751009. Mob. 9437561614.
Profession :
Social Service.
Position Held :
Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2004-2009. | Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2009-2014. | Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2014-2019. | Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2019-2024. | Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2024 till date. | Government Deputy Chief Whip from 22/05/2009 to 01/08/2012. Minister : Minister of State, (Ind.) Energy, Information and Public Relations from 02/08/2012 to 18/05/2014. | Minister of State, (Ind.), Panchayati Raj, Law from 21/05/2014 to 06/05/2017. | Minister, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Higher Education from 25/05/2019 to June, 2022.
Committees :
Member, Departmentally Related Standing Committee- VII 2009- 2013 to 2011-12. : Member, Business Advisory Committee 2009-2010 to 2012- 2013. : Member, Library Committee 2009-2010 to 2011-2012. : Chairman, Library SubCommittee on Research. : Member, Amenities Committee 2009-2010 to 2010-11. : Member, House Committee to present Memorandum to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and Hon’ble Union Minister, Railways for Development and Expansion of Railways in the State 2009-2010 to 2013-14. : Member, House Committee of Linguistic Minorities, 2009-2010 to 2013-14. : Member, House Committee of Power Generation/Transmission/ Distribution 2009-2010 to 2013- 14. : Member, House Committee to look in the Boundary dispute of the State of Odisha with its neighboring States 2009-2010 to 2013-14. : Member, House Committee on Rehabilitation 2009-2010 to 2013-14. : Member, House Committee on Ethics 2009-2010 to 2013-14. : Member, House Committee on Environment 2010-2011 to 2013-14. : Member, House Committee to look into the aspects of Environmental Pollution in the State 2009-2010. : Chairman, Committee on Estimates 2022-2024.
Sports Activity :
Play Football, Swimming, Cycling Exercise.
Special Interest :
Meeting and hearing people of my constituency and others from any part of our State.
Hobbies :
As lover of nature, gardening is one of my favourite hobbies as it allows me to be in the midst of nature. | Photography is another hobby which I am quite fond of as it allows me to capture nature in its vibrant colours. | Reading classics of Odia and English literature is yet another hobby and reading religious scriptures of various religions fascinates me.
Favourite Pastime :
Meeting people and interacting with them to learn about their experiences and perspectives. | It provides and insight to the various perspectives of multiple individuals. | The youth attract me the most as they are ones who have the knack to listen and get inspired. | Writing about contemporary social issues has always fascinated me. | My greetings on every new year carry a message of relevance. | Sometimes love to cook.
Cultural Activities :
Attending cultural functions, plays, magic shows, literary festivals, book festivals.
Literary Activities :
(1) Editor of Amari Gappa. | (2) Contributes articles to newspapers.
Social Work :
Taking classes on personality development, behavioural management and communication skill.
Travel :
France, Germany, Dubai, UAE, USA, Qatar.
Date of Poll :
25/05/2024
Date of Election :
05/06/2024
Other Information :
Completed Ph.D., Research on Praja Mandal Movement in Nayagarh District. | President, Students’ Union Banki College 1987, President, Students’ Union Utkal University, Vani Vihar 1990. | State President, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal.

Assembly Membership (5)

Sl. No Assembly Election Year Constituency Party
1 13th:(2004-2009) 2004 NAYAGARH Biju Janata Dal
2 14th:(2009-2014) 2009 NAYAGARH Biju Janata Dal
3 15th:(2014-2019) 2014 NAYAGARH Biju Janata Dal
4 16th:(2019-2024) 2019 NAYAGARH Biju Janata Dal
5 17th:(2024-Continuing.) 2024 NAYAGARH Biju Janata Dal

Lok Sabha Membership (0)

Sl. No. Constituency Party Term
No Lok Sabha membership found.

Office Held (8)

Sl. No. Office Held From Date To Date
1 Govt. Deputy Chief Whip 22/05/2009 02/08/2012
2 Minister of State (Ind), Energy 02/08/2012 21/05/2014
3 Minister of State (Ind), Information & Public Relations 02/08/2012 21/05/2014
4 Minister of State (Ind), Panchayati Raj 21/05/2014 06/05/2017
5 Minister of State (Ind), Law 21/05/2014 06/05/2017
6 Minister, Agriculture And Farmers' Empowerment 29/05/2019 04/06/2022
7 Minister, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development 29/05/2019 04/06/2022
8 Minister, Higher Education 29/05/2019 04/06/2022

Committee Membership (17)

Sl. No. Designation Committee Name Term
1 Member Committee on Estimates 2004-2005
2 Member Library Committee 2004-2005
3 Member Committee on Estimates 2005-2006
4 Member House Committee on Forest Protection 2005-2006
5 Member House Committe to review the functioning of the N.G.Os in the State 2005-2006
6 Member Library Committee 2005-2006
7 Member Standing Committee on PR & RD (No.9) 2005-2006
8 Member Committee on Estimates 2006-2007
9 Member House Committe to review the functioning of the N.G.Os in the State 2006-2007
10 Member Standing Committee on PR & RD (No.9) 2006-2007
11 Member House Committe to review the functioning of the N.G.Os in the State 2007-2008
12 Member Public Undertakings Committee 2007-2008
13 House Committee on Linguistic Minorities 2012-2013
14 Member House Committee on Railways 2012-2013
15 Member Library Committee 2012-2013
16 Member Committee on Members' Amenities 2012-2013
17 Member Standing Committee on Industries, Steel & Mines, Commerce & Transport, F & E, P & C (No.7) 2012-2013

Bill Introduced (0)

Sl. No. Bill Name Introduced Date Status
No bill introduced record found.