V. Dhananjaya Kumar
A Prominent Politician from South India
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| Educational Qualifications | B.Sc. from Mahaveera College Moodabidri (Karnataka). LLB from Udupi Law College |
| Profession | Lawyer, Agriculturist & Farmer |
| Positions Held | |
| 1982-84 | President BJP Yuva Morcha, Karnataka |
| 1983-85 | Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly |
| 1986-90 | President, BJP D. K. District, Unit |
| 1991 | Elected as MP to 10th Lok Sabha |
| 1993-96 | Member Standing Committee, Industry Steel & Mines |
| 1994-96 | Member Committee of Sub Ordinate Legislation |
| 16-05-96 | Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha |
| 02-06-96 | Union Cabinet Minister Civil Aviation and Tourism |
| 1998 | Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha |
| 1999 | Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha & become Minister of State for Finance (Revenue) |
| Other Information | Member (i) Coffee Board 1991-96 (ii) Central Silk Board-1994-96 |
| Countries Visited | Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, UK & USA |
| Father's Name | Shri P.A. Alva |
| Place of Birth | Venur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| Date of Birth | 4th July 1951 |
| Matrial Status | Married on 20/12/1978 |
| Spouse's Name | Smt Vanita D. Kumar |
| Children | One Son & One Daughter |
| Permanent Address | Pavitrha, Dandakeri Road, Yeyyadi, Mangalore-575008, Tele No. 0824-211471 |
| Present Address | 1, Jantar Mantar Road New Delhi-110001 Tele : 3736494, 3752629, Fax : 3752628 E-Mail : revmin@finance.delhi.nic.in |
| Sports | Cricket, Kabaddi |
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