Ranoj Pegu

Ranoj Pegu is an Indian politician and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam, currently serving as the Minister for Education in the Government of Assam.

A multiple-term MLA from the Dhemaji Assembly constituency, he previously served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing Lakhimpur. Known for his focus on education reforms and administrative restructuring, he plays a key role in shaping state-level academic policy.

As of 2026, he continues serving as Education Minister in the Government of Assam, actively supervising academic administration, policy execution, and statewide education sector reforms.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 13, 2026, 01:14:23 PM [IST]

Ranoj Pegu Biography

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.

Ranoj Pegu Personal Life

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

Ranoj Pegu Net Worth

Net Worth

₹96.16 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹1.08 CRORE

Liabilities

₹12.26 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Ranoj Pegu

* Transitioned from Lok Sabha MP to state-level cabinet minister in 2021.
* Holds an engineering degree, making him one of the technically qualified ministers in the Assam cabinet.
* Has played a central role in Assam’s education policy reforms since 2021.

Political Timeline of Ranoj Pegu

2026: Serving as Education Minister, Government of Assam.
2025: Continued serving as MLA and Education Minister.
2021: Elected MLA from Dhemaji (BJP); appointed Minister for Education, Government of Assam.
2019: Contested the Lok Sabha election from Lakhimpur but lost.
2014: Elected Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, from Lakhimpur (BJP).

Ranoj Pegu Achievements

* Served as Member of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha (2014–2019).
* Appointed Education Minister in 2021, overseeing school and higher education reforms.
* Successfully elected as MLA from Dhemaji in the 2021 Assembly elections.

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