Jual Oram

Jual Oram is an Indian politician. He is a Member Of Parliament, representing the Sundargarh seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament. Furthermore, he is a Union Minister of Tribal Affairs in the Government of India.

By Zainab Ashraf | Thursday, June 20, 2024, 05:27:26 PM [IST]

Jual Oram Biography

Jual Oram was born to Teria Dilga Oram and Bhutki Oram in Kendudihi, Lahunipara, District Sundargarh, Odisha. He has had a diverse career as an agriculturist, engineer, trade unionist, political worker, and politician.

Currently, Oram is a member of the 18th Lok Sabha of India, representing the Sundargarh constituency of Odisha as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Additionally, he is a Union Minister of Tribal Affairs in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.

Oram has previously been a member of the 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th, and 17th Lok Sabha. He was selected as a Cabinet Minister by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. He is also one of the founding members of the Legislative Assembly from the BJP in Odisha.

In his political career, Oram has served as the president of the BJP in Odisha for over four years and has been the leader of the opposition party from the BJP in the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

Before entering politics, Oram worked for six years as an Assistant Foreman in the Power Group Construction Division at BHEL. He is the Founder President of Baba Baneswar College, Chandali and Lahunipara College. Additionally, he is the Founder General Secretary of Bonai Mazdoor Sangh and the General Secretary of Oraon Sanskrutik Samaj, Odisha. He is also a Patron of the Association of All India Diploma Engineers Federation.

Oram has a strong interest in farming and is dedicated to working for the upliftment of tribal and downtrodden sections of society.

On a personal note, Jual Oram married Jhingia Oram in 1987 and they have two daughters. His net worth is Rs 8,63,25,870.

Jual Oram Personal Life

Full Name	Jual Oram
Date of Birth	22 Mar 1961 (Age 65)
Place of Birth	Kendudihi, Lahunipara, Distt. Sundargarh (Odisha)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Agriculturist Engineer, Trade Unionist, Political Worker1, Pdt. Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi - 110 003
Father's Name	Late Teria Dilga Oram
Mother's Name	Late Bhutki Oram
Spouse's Name	Jhingia Oram
Children	2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	jualoram.org

Jual Oram Net Worth

Net Worth

₹7.6 CRORE

ASSETS

₹8.63 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.04 CRORE

Education Qualification of Jual Oram

Jual Oram attended Sambalpur University in the year 1979 and then he pursued Diploma in Electrical Engineering from U.G.I.E, Rourkela in 1982.

Political Timeline of Jual Oram

2024: He contested and won from the Sundargarh seat on the BJP ticket. He made his place in the 18th Lok Sabha by this victory and was again appointed as a Cabinet Minister to handle Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2019: He was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for the fifth term. Subsequently, he was appointed as a chairperson of the Standing Committee on Defence. Furthermore, he became a member of the General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha.
2014 : He was re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (4th term) from Sundargarh. He defeated Dilip Kumar Tirkey of BJD by a margin of 18,829 votes. On 27 May 2014, he was inducted into the Union Cabinet and became Minister of Tribal Affairs.
2012 : He was the National Vice-President and Member of, the Central Election Committee, B.J.P. (2012-2014).
2009 : President, Odisha State, B.J.P. (3rd Term), (2009-2011).
2007 : He was the Member, of the Standing Committee on Social Justice & Empowerment.
2006 : He was appointed as the National Vice-President, B.J.P from three years.
2004 : He was re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha( 3rd term). He defeated Frida Topno of the INC Party by 39,676 votes. Later he became a Member of the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment and the Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. On the party front, from 2004 to 2006, he was the President of Odisha State, B.J.P. (2nd Term).
1999 : He was re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha (2nd term). He defeated Christopher Ekka of the INC Party by 152,514 votes. From 13 Oct. 1999 to May 2004, he was the Union Cabinet Minister, Tribal Affairs.
1998 : He was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha. He defeated Sunil Kumar Singhdeo of the INC Party by 126,028 votes. Later he became Whip of, B.J.P. Parliamentary Party (Odisha Group), Lok Sabha. Also from 1998 to 1999, he served as a Member of the Committee on Official Language, Standing Committee on Industry and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Coal.
1997 : He was appointed as the President, Odisha State, B.J.P. He served this post till 1999.
1995 : He was re-elected to Odisha Assembly as an MLA from Bonai. Also, he served as the National Secretary, B.J.P, (1995 - 1997).
1993 : He was the National Vice-President, S.T. Morcha, B.J.P. (1993-1995).
1991 : He was the District Vice-President, B.J.P., Sundargarh, Odisha (1991-1993).
1990 : He was elected as the Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Bonai constituency.
1989 : Juam Oram started his political career with Bharatiya Janata Party.

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