Ranoj Pegu was born on 17 December 1967 in Dhemaji district, Assam; his father was Late Lakhin Pegu. He pursued Civil Engineering at Assam Engineering College under Dibrugarh University before entering public life. His educational background in engineering later influenced his administrative and policy-oriented approach in governance.
He entered national politics in 2014 when he was elected as a Member of Parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha from the Lakhimpur constituency as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. During his parliamentary tenure, he participated in legislative debates and was associated with parliamentary committees.
In the 2021 Assam Assembly election, Pegu contested from the Dhemaji constituency and won, transitioning from national to state-level politics. He was inducted into the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led cabinet as Minister for Education, handling School Education and later Higher Education responsibilities.
As Education Minister, he has overseen curriculum reforms, recruitment processes, and digital education initiatives across Assam. He has been actively involved in discussions related to educational restructuring and institutional administration.
As of 2026, he continues serving as Education Minister in the Government of Assam, focusing on policy implementation and sectoral reforms.
| Full Name | Ranoj Pegu |
| Date of Birth | 12 Feb 1962 (Age 64) |
| Place of Birth | Assam |
| Party Name | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| Education | M. B. B. S. |
| Father's Name | Sri Sishuram Pegu |
| Mother's Name | NA |
| Spouse's Name | -- |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Website | NA |
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