Shri Raj Kumar Singh
Politician (Civil Servant)
Flat No- 903, Mani Orchid Appartment,
Near R.P.S. Mor, Bailey Road, Patna, Bihar - 801503
Near R.P.S. Mor, Bailey Road, Patna, Bihar - 801503
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About Shri Raj Kumar Singh
Shri Raj Kumar Singh was born on Dec 20, 1952 12:00:00 AM in Supaul (Bihar). Shri Raj Kumar Singh's mother's name is Smt. Chandrakala Devi Shri Raj Kumar Singh is married to Smt. Shiela Singh since Feb 27, 1975 12:00:00 AM. Shri Raj Kumar Singh's has 1 daughter and 1 son. Life Member, (i) Indian Mountaineering Foundation (ii) Constitution Club. Hobbies include Reading. Riding and shooting. Visited countries include Widely Travelled. Educated up to Professional Graduate. B.A. (Hons.) in English Literature, LL.B., Diploma in Management Educated at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Magadh University and RVB Delft, Netherlands. Represents Arrah constituency. Member of Bharatiya Janata Party party. Main profession is Civil Servant. Also works as Lawyer. Work address: 3, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi -110 011. Work phone: Tel : (011) 23792620 (R), 23717474, 23710411, 23710065 (O),09661399999 (M)Fax: (011) 23710065 (O). Work email: rajkumar.singh19@sansad.nic.in rksingh.ias@gmail.comrksinghmpara@gmail.com.
Personal Information
| Category | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Dec 20, 1952 12:00:00 AM | |
| Place of Birth | Supaul (Bihar) | |
| Mother's Name | Smt. Chandrakala Devi | |
| Father's Name | Shri Haldhar Prasad Singh | |
| Marital Status | Married | |
| Number of Sons | 1 | |
| Number of Daughters | 1 |
Professional Information
| Category | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party | |
| Constituency | Arrah | |
| Primary Profession | Civil Servant | |
| Secondary Profession | Lawyer | |
| Work Address | 3, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi -110 011 | |
| Work Email | rajkumar.singh19@sansad.nic.in<br> rksingh.ias@gmail.com<br>rksinghmpara@gmail.com | |
| Work Phone Number | Tel : (011) 23792620 (R), 23717474, 23710411, 23710065 (O),<br>09661399999 (M)<br>Fax: (011) 23710065 (O) |
Other Details
Special Interests
Internal Security and Defence
Countries Visited
Widely Travelled
Other Information
District Magistrate, East Champaran 1981 - 1983; District Magistrate, Patna 1983-1985; Director and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence 1991 - 1996; Home Secretary, Govt. of Bihar 1997 - 1999; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India 2000 - 2005; Principal Secretary, Road Construction Department, Govt. of Bihar 2006 - 2009; Secretary Production, Govt. Of India 2009 - 2011; Union Home Secretary from 2011 to June, 2013; Joined the IPS in 1974 and the IAS in 1975; Was District Magistrate of East Champaran from 1981-1983;
Was District Magistrate of Patna from 1983-1985 and the riots which erupted after the assassination of the then Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi was brought under control in two days; When there were numerous escapes from prison, I was posted as Inspector General of Prisons; Was Administrator of the State Cooperative Marketing Federation. State Cabinet commended the way fertilizer availability was ensured and prices kept in check;
Joined the Ministry of Defence, Government of India in 1991 was Director and thereafter Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. Handled Operation and Intelligence (G Branch) as Director. Did the NDC Course; In 1997 joined the Bihar State Govt.; Was Commissioner, Patna Division for a brief period, and thereafter was Home Secretary of the State from 1997-1999.
Came back to Government of India in 2000. Was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs from 2000-2005. Revamped the Scheme for Police Modernization and started the Scheme for Prison Modernization. Laid down the framework for Disaster Management. Started the NDRF. Went back to the State after the Central tenure got over. Was Principal Secretary, Road Construction Department of the State from 2006-2009. Transformed the road network of the State from being one of the worst in the country to being one of the best in the country. Came to the Government of India as Secretary, Department of Defence Production in 2009. As Secretary, Defence Production (2009-2011) ensured that the production from Ordance Factories, Defence Shipyards, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and other Defence Manufacturing facilities touched record levels
Was District Magistrate of Patna from 1983-1985 and the riots which erupted after the assassination of the then Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi was brought under control in two days; When there were numerous escapes from prison, I was posted as Inspector General of Prisons; Was Administrator of the State Cooperative Marketing Federation. State Cabinet commended the way fertilizer availability was ensured and prices kept in check;
Joined the Ministry of Defence, Government of India in 1991 was Director and thereafter Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. Handled Operation and Intelligence (G Branch) as Director. Did the NDC Course; In 1997 joined the Bihar State Govt.; Was Commissioner, Patna Division for a brief period, and thereafter was Home Secretary of the State from 1997-1999.
Came back to Government of India in 2000. Was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs from 2000-2005. Revamped the Scheme for Police Modernization and started the Scheme for Prison Modernization. Laid down the framework for Disaster Management. Started the NDRF. Went back to the State after the Central tenure got over. Was Principal Secretary, Road Construction Department of the State from 2006-2009. Transformed the road network of the State from being one of the worst in the country to being one of the best in the country. Came to the Government of India as Secretary, Department of Defence Production in 2009. As Secretary, Defence Production (2009-2011) ensured that the production from Ordance Factories, Defence Shipyards, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and other Defence Manufacturing facilities touched record levels
Social
Life Member, (i) Indian Mountaineering Foundation (ii) Constitution Club
Positions held by Shri Raj Kumar Singh
Union Cabinet, Ministry of Power; and Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
7 July 2021 onwards
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Power; and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; and Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021
Re-elected to 17
May, 2019
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Power; and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
3 Sept. 2017 - 25 May 2019
Member, Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
19 Oct. 2016 - 3 Sept. 2017
Member, India China Parliamentary Friendship Group
Member, The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Standing Committee on International Peace and Security
Member, Joint Committee on Security in Parliament House Complex
1 May 2015 - 7 June 2018
Member, National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)
Member, Committee on Violation of Protocol Norms and Contemptuous Behaviour of Government Officers with Members of Lok Sabha
15 Sep. 2014 - 25 May 2019
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
Member, Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare
Member, Committee of Privileges
1 Sep. 2014 onwards
Elected to 16
May, 2014
Educational background of Shri Raj Kumar Singh
Professional Graduate
B.A. (Hons.) in English Literature, LL.B., Diploma in Management
Educated at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Magadh University and RVB Delft, Netherlands
Educated at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Magadh University and RVB Delft, Netherlands
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