Personal Information
Date of Birth :
06/06/1967
Father’s Name :
Shri Dandadhar Sahoo
Marital Status : Married
Spouse Name : Dr. Soubhagya Manjari Samantray
Daughter’s Name :
Son’s Name :
Qualification :
Ph.D., M.A, LL.B
Profession : Social Work
Hobby :
Gardening, Photography, Reading Newspapers & Magazines, Classic Books (Odia & English), Religious Scriptures of different religions, Making Friends
Favorite PassTime :
Writing Poetry, Articles & Philosophical Writings, Discussing Contemporary Politics & World Affairs,
Special Interest :
Hearing grievances of people from all over the state, Giving health tips, Encouraging social activis
Cultural Activities :
Attending cultural functions, plays, magic shows, literature festivals, book fairs, traditional song & dance programmes; Promoting traditional Odia songs and dances
Social Activities :
Conducting classes on Personality Development, Behavioural Management, and Communication Skills
Literary Activities :
Editor of "Hrudaybakya" (Odia Literary Magazine); Contributor to newspapers, magazines, and literary works
Sports & Clubs :
Football, Volleyball, Swimming
Other Information :
Completed Ph.D. on Praja Mandal Movement in Nayagarh District; Former President, Students' Union Banki College (1987); President, Students' Union, Utkal University (1990); State President, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal
Present Address :
Qrs. No. 5R-15, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar, Pin - 751001
Permanent Address :
At/Po - Rasanga, PS - Gania, Dist - Nayagarh, Pin - 752085
Other Information
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Position/Role
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Organization
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Assembly Membership
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NAYAGARH |
Biju Janata Dal |
13th:(2004-2009) |
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NAYAGARH |
Biju Janata Dal |
14th:(2009-2014) |
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NAYAGARH |
Biju Janata Dal |
15th:(2014-2019) |
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NAYAGARH |
Biju Janata Dal |
16th:(2019-2024) |
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NAYAGARH |
Biju Janata Dal |
17th:(2024-Continuing.) |
Lok Sabha Membership
Record that match to your search criteria are not found.
Office Held
| Govt. Deputy Chief Whip |
22-05-2009 |
02/08/2012 |
| Minister of State(Ind),Energy |
02-08-2012 |
21/05/2014 |
| Minister of State(Ind),Information & Public Relations |
02-08-2012 |
21/05/2014 |
| Minister of State(Ind),Panchayati Raj |
21-05-2014 |
06/05/2017 |
| Minister of State(Ind),Law |
21-05-2014 |
06/05/2017 |
| Minister, Agriculture And Farmers' Empowerment |
29-05-2019 |
04/06/2022 |
| Minister, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development |
29-05-2019 |
04/06/2022 |
| Minister, Higher Education |
29-05-2019 |
04/06/2022 |
Committee Membership
| Member |
Committee on Estimates |
2004-2005 |
| Member |
Library Committee |
2004-2005 |
| Member |
Member Committee on Estimates |
2005-2006 |
| Member |
House Committee on Forest Protection |
2005-2006 |
| Member |
House Committe to review the functioning of the N.G.Os in the State |
2005-2006 |
| Member |
Library Committee |
2005-2006 |
| Member |
Standing Committee on PR & RD (No.9) |
2005-2006 |
| Member |
Committee on Estimates |
2006-2007 |
| Member |
House Committe to review the functioning of the N.G.Os in the State |
2006-2007 |
| Member |
Standing Committee on PR & RD (No.9) |
2006-2007 |
| Member |
House Committe to review the functioning of the N.G.Os in the State |
2007-2008 |
| Member |
Public Undertakings Committee |
2007-2008 |
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House Committee on Linguistic Minorities |
2012-2013 |
| Member |
House Committee on Railways |
2012-2013 |
| Member |
Library Committee |
2012-2013 |
| Member |
Committee on Members' Amenities |
2012-2013 |
| Member |
Standing Committee on Industries, Steel & Mines, Commerce & Transport, F & E, P & C (No.7) |
2012-2013 |
Bills Introduced
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Bill Title
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Act
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Year
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Department
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| The Odisha Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2014 |
2 |
2015 |
Law |
| The Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2014 |
3 |
2015 |
Law |
| The Odisha Zilla Parishad (Amendment) Bill, 2015 |
15 |
2015 |
Panchayati Raj |
| The Odisha Panchayat Laws (Amendement) Bill, 2016 |
6 |
2016 |
Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water |
| The Odisha Grama Panchayats (Amendment) Bill, 2016 |
10 |
2016 |
Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water |
| The Jagadguru Kripalu University, Odisha Bill,2020 |
12 |
2020 |
Higher Education |
| The Odisha University (Amendment) Bill, 2020 |
6 |
2008 |
Higher Education |