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Dr. Sikander Kumar

Dr. Sikander Kumar
Dr. Sikander Kumar is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament from Himachal Pradesh. He is also a former Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University.
By Zainab Ashraf | Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 01:46:35 PM [IST]

Dr. Sikander Kumar Biography

Dr. Sikander Kumar was born to Raunfi Ram and Prabhi Devi in Dagoh in the Hamirpur district on 10th April 1968. He married Jyoti in 1995 and they are blessed with two sons.

He was associated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (A.B.V.P.) for 17 years, working in various capacities and responsibilities, while his first year in school was when he received education and association with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh in 2022 on the Bharatiya Janata Party ticket.

He serves as a member of the Committee on Industry, contributing valuable insights and expertise to shape industrial policies and practices. Additionally, he is also a member of the Executive Council of the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS).

With an extensive body of work, He has authored three books, a journal publication, and 43 research articles. His academic leadership extends to guiding seventeen Ph.D. theses, 49 M.Phil. theses, and 54 Master of Arts in Business Economics (M.A.B.E.) student project reports.

Furthermore, he has completed 38 major research projects, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge and nurturing the next generation of scholars.

He has been a Member of different Academic and Administrative Bodies at the various State and Central Government Departments and Institutions

Apart from this, he has organised, participated in, attended, and chaired several political and academic meetings. He has been honoured to be a Speaker/Chief Guest/Special Guest/Guest of Honour at several such meetings.

In addition to academics, he finds interest in playing badminton, football, volleyball listening to music, etc.

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Dr. Sikander Kumar Personal Life

Full Name Dr. Sikander Kumar
Date of Birth 10 Apr 1968 (Age 57)
Place of Birth Dagoh, Distt. Hamirpur
Party Name Bharatiya Janta Party
Education Doctorate
Profession Teaching and Research, Agriculture, Social Work
Father's Name Late Shri Raunfi Ram
Mother's Name Shrimati Prabhi Devi
Spouse's Name Shrimati Jyoti
Spouse's Profession Teacher
Children 2 Son(s)

Dr. Sikander Kumar Net Worth

Net Worth
₹1.21 CRORE
ASSETS
₹1.36 CRORE
Liabilities
₹15.22 LAKHS
Education Qualification of Dr. Sikander Kumar
Dr. Sikander Kumar, a highly accomplished scholar, holds a B.A., M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Economics from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He also possesses UGC-NET clearance, underscoring a profound understanding of their field.

Political Timeline of Dr. Sikander Kumar

  • 2022: Elected to Rajya Sabha Member, Executive Council of Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) Member, Committee on Industry
  • 2019: Director, Population Research Centre (PRC) H.P.U., Shimla
  • 2018: Vice-Chancellor, Atal Medical and Research University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Vice-Chancellor, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Vice-Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  • 2016: President, Economic Association of Himachal Pradesh (EAHP)
  • 2010: Former State Vice President, B.J.P. State President, B.J.P. SC Morcha State Convenor, B.J.P. SC Morcha State Prabhari, B.J.P. SC Morcha B.J.P. SC Morcha, J&K and Punjab Member, National Council, B.J.P. President, Economic Association of Himachal Pradesh (EAHP)

Dr. Sikander Kumar Early Life

  • 2016: Chairperson, Department of Economics, H.P.U., Shimla
  • 2010: Chairperson, Department of Economics, H.P.U., Shimla
  • 2009: Professor, Deptt. of Economics, Himachal Pradesh University (H.P.U.), Shimla
  • 2008: Director, Population Research Centre (PRC) H.P.U., Shimla Director, Cost of Cultivation (CCS) H.P.U., Shimla Director, Childline India Foundation Scheme (CIF), Mumbai, H.P.U., Shimla
  • 1993: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor, Department of Economics, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
  • 1984: National General Secretary, Guru Ravidass Vishwa Mahapeeth Member, National Council, Swadeshi Jagran Manch (S.J.M.)

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