Bikram Singh (politician) explained

Bikram Singh
Office:Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Term Start:27 December 2017
Term End:8 December 2022.
Governor:Acharya Devvrat
Kalraj Mishra
Bandaru Dattatreya
Rajendra Arlekar
1Blankname:Chief Minister
1Namedata:Jai Ram Thakur
Subterm:Cabinet
Suboffice:Jai Ram Thakur ministry
2Blankname:Ministry and Departments
2Namedata:
  • Industry
  • Education
  • Labour and Employment
  • Transport
Office2:Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Constituency2:Jaswan-Pragpur
Term Start2:20 December 2012
Predecessor2:Constituency Established
Nationality: Indian
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party
Education:B.Sc., B.Ed
Residence:Village Jole, P.O. Jandour, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra,(HP)
Spouse:Mamta Singh
Father:Kishan Chand
Birth Date:28 August 1964
Birth Place:Jaswan, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Children:1 Son

Bikram Singh is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Singh is a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and represents the Jaswan-Pragpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency). Singh was the Industry Minister in the Himachal Pradesh Government.[1]

Early life and family

Born on 28 August 1964, in Village Jole, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra, Hans Raj Bikram Singh is the son of Shri Kishan Chand. He is a devoted family man, married to Smt. Mamta, and they are blessed with one son and one daughter.

Educational Background

Hans Raj Bikram Singh holds a B.Sc. and B.Ed., reflecting his commitment to education.

Political Journey

Hans Raj Bikram Singh entered the political arena and was first elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2003 from the Jaswan Assembly segment. He was re-elected in 2012 and December 2017 from the redefined Jaswan-Pragpur constituency after delimitation in 2007.

Leadership roles

Throughout his political career, Hans Raj Bikram Singh has taken on significant leadership roles. He served as the Vice-Chairman of the H.P. Khadi & Gramudyog Board from 1999 to 2003 and the H.P. Forest Corporation from 2008 to 2012. He has been actively involved in party leadership, serving as the President of State BJYM in 2000 and later as the Vice-President of State BJP in 2008.

Ministerial Portfolios

Hans Raj Bikram Singh has contributed to the governance of the state by holding various ministerial portfolios. From 27 December 2017 to 8 December 2022, he served as the Industries Minister, overseeing key areas such as Labour Employment, Technical Education and Vocational, Industrial Training. Additionally, he took on the portfolio of Transport from 31 July 2020 to 8 December 2022.

Recent Political Achievements

Elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the fourth term in December 2022, Hans Raj Bikram Singh continues to serve his constituency. He has been nominated as a Member of the Public Undertakings, Human Development & Member Amenities Committees.

Languages known

Fluent in Hindi and English, Hans Raj Bikram Singh possesses strong linguistic skills for effective communication.

Hans Raj Bikram Singh stands as a seasoned politician with a rich history of public service, contributing to various sectors and demonstrating leadership at both the party and ministerial levels.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Industry Ministerin the Himachal Pradesh Government. hpvidhansabha.nic.in. 14 January 2018.