Shripad Yesso Naik

Shripad Yesso Naik is a businessperson turned Politician. He is a Minister of State, handling the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Additionally, he is a Member of Parliament from North Goa constituency, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.

By Zainab Ashraf | Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 03:17:00 PM [IST]

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Education Qualification of Shripad Yesso Naik
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Shripad Yesso Naik Biography

Shripad Yesso Naik is a businessperson turned politician. He is a Member of Parliament from North Goa constituency, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Currently, he is handling Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as a Minister of State

In the previous cabinet, he served as the Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, and the Ministry of Tourism. He was also appointed as the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. Simultaneously, he is the Minister of State for Tourism.

He is the former Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) and former Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.

Naik started his political career in 1999, he was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Panaji constituency in Goa. He has held his seat in the Panaji constituency winning in the 2004, 2009 and 2014 elections. As of 2014, he is a member of the 16th Lok Sabha and the Minister of State, (IC), Ministry of AYUSH Government of India.

As President, he has been actively associated with various social and cultural activities across different organisations and institutions. These include serving as the President of Vidyarthi Nidhi in Goa and the Sai Prathan Mandir Trust in Ribandar, Goa.

Additionally, he has held the position of Chairperson in significant bodies such as the Shikshan Prasarak Sangh in Dhurpat and the Sharda English High School in Ponda, Goa.

Furthermore, his engagement extends to leadership roles in the Sumangal Urban Credit Cooperative Society in Durbhat, Ponda, Goa, and the Ratnagiri Education Society in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Alongside these leadership positions, he has been an active member of Managing Committees within various educational institutions, including the Mandovi Education Society in Betim, the Old Goa Education Society in Old Goa, and the Prabodhan Education Society in Porvorim, Goa.

Apart from this, he is a versatile athlete, who etched his name in the annals of sports history through his remarkable achievements. As a state-level player, he has left an indelible mark in Kabaddi, Volleyball, and Swimming, earning numerous accolades and titles. His exemplary performance has been highlighted by clinching the prestigious Gold Medal in the 400-meter race and securing a Silver Medal in shooting competitions.

Beyond his triumphs, he has taken on leadership roles, serving as the Chairperson of the Goa Rifle Association and the Mandon Athletic Club. His commitment to fostering athletic excellence extends further as he assumes the position of President of the Goa Olympic Association.

Shripad Yesso Naik was born to Yesso Bhikari Naik and Jayshri Yesso Naik at Adpai in the North Goa district on the 4th of October 1952. He married Vijaya Shripad Naik in 1984 and was blessed with three sons with her.

His special interest lies in travelling, reading, doing yoga & meditation, singing, swimming and shooting.

Shripad Yesso Naik's net worth is Rs 6,57,95,623.

Shripad Yesso Naik Personal Life

Full Name	Shripad Yesso Naik
Date of Birth	04 Oct 1952 (Age 73)
Place of Birth	Adpai, North Goa District, Goa
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Businessperson
Father's Name	Yesso Bhikari Naik
Mother's Name	Jayshri Yesso Naik
Spouse's Name	Vijaya Shripad Naik
Spouse's Profession	Businesswoman
Children	3 Son(s)

Shripad Yesso Naik Net Worth

Net Worth

₹10.82 CRORE

ASSETS

₹10.87 CRORE

Liabilities

₹5.09 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Shripad Yesso Naik

Shripad Yesso Naik was graduated from Dempo College of Arts and Science University of Bombay in 1978.

Interesting Facts about Shripad Yesso Naik

He has been actively associated with social and cultural activities as the President:
Vidyarthi Nidhi, Goa;

Political Timeline of Shripad Yesso Naik

2024: He contested and won from the North Goa seat on the BJP ticket. Following this victory, he was appointed as a Minister of State to handle the Ministry of Power, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2021 : Appointed as the Union Minister of State for both the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, and the Ministry of Tourism. Appointed as the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. Simultaneously, appointed as the Minister of State for Tourism.
2019 : He was inducted into Modi's cabinet as MoS (independent charge) of ministry of AYUSH MoS in the Ministry of Defense.
2019 : He contested and won 2019 Lok Sabha polls from North Goa against INC candidate Girish Raya by a margin of over 1,00000 votes.
2016 : 9 Nov. 2014 - 5 July 2016:He was the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH); Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2014 : May, 2014: He was Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha (4th term) In 2014 Lokh Sabha Election, he defeated Ravi Naik of National Congress party by 105,599 votes, which is very high for a small state of Goa. 27 May 2014 - 9 Nov. 2014: He was the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Culture; and Ministry of Tourism.
2012 : 2012-13:He was a Member, Public Accounts Committee
2009 : He was Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (3rd term) He defeated Jitendra Raghuraj Deshprabhu of National Congress party by 6,353 votes. 31 Aug. 2009: Member, Standing Committee on Energy 7 Oct. 2009: Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Urban Poverty Alleviation
2007 : 7 Aug. 2007:He was a Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
2004 : He was Re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha( 2nd term) He defeated D'Souza Wilfred of National Congress party by 56,213 votes. Member, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table Member, Standing Committee on Urban Development Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Tourism
2003 : 24 May 2003 - 8 Sept. 2003:He was the Union Minister of State, Road Transport & Highways 8 Sep. 2003 - 22 May 2004: Union Minister of State, Finance
2002 : 2002-2003: He was the Union Minister of State, Civil Aviation
2001 : 2 Nov. 2001 - 14 May 2002: He was the Union Minister of State, Shipping
2000 : 30 Sep. 2000 - 2 Nov. 2001:He was the Union Minister of State, Agriculture
1999 : 1999: He was Elected to 13th Lok Sabha 1999-Sep. 2000:He was a Member, Standing Committee on Transport and Tourism Member, Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development
1995 : 1995-96:He was the Leader, B.J.P. Legislature Party Member, Committee on Delegated Legislation, Goa Legislative Assembly
1990 : 1990-95:He was the President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Goa 1994-99: He was a Member, Goa Legislative Assembly Member, Public Accounts Committee, Goa Legislative Assembly
1988 : 1988-90:He was the General Secretary, B.J.P. Goa Pradesh 1988: He was a Member, National Executive, B.J.P.
1984 : 1984-93: He was the Sarpanch (Head), Durbhat Village Panchayat (two terms)

Shripad Yesso Naik Achievements

He received the Samaraj Ratna Award on 18 August 2016.
N.C.C. (National Cadet Corps) `C` Certificate holder and was adjudged the best N.C.C. Candidate.
Clinched the prestigious Gold Medal in the 400-meter race and secured a Silver Medal in shooting competitions.

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