Dr. Prem Kumar

Dr. Prem Kumar is a prominent Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), serving the state of Bihar. Born on 5 August 1955, he has a long and distinguished career in public service, having been elected as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Gaya Town constituency for eight terms since 1990.

He currently holds the portfolio of Minister of the Co-operative Department, and also of Environment and Forest, in the Government of Bihar. Throughout his political journey, Dr. Kumar has held several key ministerial positions, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to the development of Bihar.

He won the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Gaya Town constituency as a BJP candidate.

By Rashmi | Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:31:17 AM [IST]

Dr. Prem Kumar Biography

Born on 5 August 1955 in Gaya, Bihar, India, Dr. Prem Kumar embarked on a remarkable journey in Indian politics. He holds impressive academic credentials, including a PhD in History, an MA, and an LLB, all from Magadh University, with his PhD being awarded in 1999. Dr. Kumar's political career took root early, and he has been a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly representing the Gaya Town constituency since 1990, consistently winning elections for eight terms.

Over the years, Dr. Prem Kumar has served in various significant ministerial roles. His public service includes tenures as Minister for the Department of Public Health Engineering (2005-2008), Minister for Road Constructions (2008-2010), and Minister for Urban Development (2010-2013). A testament to his leadership capabilities, he also served as the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2017. Subsequently, he assumed the role of Minister of Agriculture from 2017 to 2020. His recent appointment, effective 28 January 2024, sees him as the Cabinet Minister for the Co-operative Department and the Department of Environment and Forest in the Government of Bihar.

Dr. Prem Kumar's contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Nirmal Gram Awards in 2007 from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for his work in Public Health Engineering, an Excellence Award from Sri Pranab Mukherjee for his performance in Urban Development or Road Construction, and multiple Rastriya Krishi Karman Awards from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for outstanding achievements in maize and wheat production. He belongs to the Chandravanshi or Kahar caste, which is categorized as an Extremely Backward Caste (EBC). His profession broadly involves social service, deriving income from his salary and allowances as an MLA.

In November 2025, Dr. Prem Kumar ran for the Gaya Town Assembly seat on a BJP ticket and secured victory with 90,878 votes

Dr. Prem Kumar Personal Life

Full Name	Dr. Prem Kumar
Date of Birth	05 Aug 1955 (Age 70)
Place of Birth	Gaya, Bihar
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	PhD (History), MA, LLB
Profession	Politician, Social Service
Father's Name	Late Shyam Narayan Ram
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Prabhawati Devi
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	Dr Prem Kumar Portal

Dr. Prem Kumar Net Worth

Net Worth

₹13.71 CRORE

ASSETS

₹13.71 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Interesting Facts about Dr. Prem Kumar

Dr. Prem Kumar has been elected as an MLA from Gaya Town constituency for eight consecutive terms starting from 1990. He served as the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2017. He holds a PhD in History.

Political Timeline of Dr. Prem Kumar

2025: Won the Bihar Assembly Election from Gaya Town constituency as a BJP candidate, defeating Akhaury Onkar Nath (INC) by a margin of 26,423 votes.
2024: Assumed office as Cabinet Minister, Government of Bihar, for Co-operative and Environment and Forest Departments (effective 28 January).
2017-2020: Served as Minister, Department of Agriculture.
2015-2017: Served as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
2010-2013: Served as Minister, Department of Urban Development.
2008-2010: Served as Minister, Department of Road Constructions / Public Works Department.
2005-2008: Served as Minister, Department of Public Health Engineering.
1999: Awarded PhD in History from Magadh University.
1991: Completed MA from Magadh University.
1990: First elected as Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly from Gaya Town constituency.
1955: Born on 5 August in Gaya, Bihar, India.

Dr. Prem Kumar Achievements

Received Nirmal Gram Awards in 2007 from President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Awarded an Excellence Award by President Sri Pranab Mukherjee.
Has received the Rastriya Krishi Karman Award multiple times from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for records in maize and wheat production.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Dr. Prem Kumar)

What are some notable achievements of Dr. Prem Kumar?
His achievements include receiving the Nirmal Gram Awards from President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, an Excellence Award from President Sri Pranab Mukherjee, and multiple Rastriya Krishi Karman Awards from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for outstanding agricultural production.
How many times has Dr. Prem Kumar been elected as an MLA?
Dr. Prem Kumar has been elected as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly for eight terms, continuously representing the Gaya Town constituency since 1990.
What is Dr. Prem Kumar's educational background?
Dr. Prem Kumar holds a PhD in History, an MA, and an LLB, all obtained from Magadh University. He completed his PhD in 1999.
What ministerial portfolios has Dr. Prem Kumar held?
Dr. Prem Kumar has held several significant portfolios, including Minister for Public Health Engineering, Road Constructions, Urban Development, and Agriculture. He currently serves as the Minister of the Co-operative Department and the Department of Environment and Forest.
When and where was Dr. Prem Kumar born?
Dr. Prem Kumar was born on 5 August 1955 in Gaya, Bihar, India.

Dr. Prem Kumar Latest News & Updates

Bihar Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar Presides Over Legislative Assembly Budget Session
On 25 February 2026, Bihar Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar presided over the ongoing state budget session in Patna. The senior BJP leader ensured smooth proceedings while members discussed key financial allocations for the upcoming legislative year.Kumar emphasized disciplined debate to address the state's development goals and local welfare.

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