Biographical Sketch
Member of Parliament
XII Lok Sabha









PRABHU, SHRI SURESH
[SHIV SENA - RAJAPUR (MAHARASHTRA)]


Father's Name Shri Prabhakar Date of Birth 11 July 1953 Place of Birth Bombay (Maharashtra) Marital Status Married on 5 July 1984 Spouse's Name Smt. Uma Children One son Educational Qualifications B. Com.(Hons.),LL.B. & F.C.A. Educated at Bombay University, Bombay and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi Profession Chartered Accountant, Political and Social Worker and Educationist Permanent Address B-21, Sadhana, 16th Road, Khar, Mumbai-400052 (Maharashtra) Tels. (022) 6496040, 6485338 Fax. (022) 6436133 Present Address 15, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel. (011) 3737958 Positions Held 1995-96Chairman, Maharashtra State Finance Commission 1996Elected to 11th Lok Sabha May-JuneUnion Cabinet Minister, Industry 1996 1998Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (2nd term) 19 March 1998Union Cabinet Minister, Environment and Forests onwards Literary , Artistic and Scientific Accomplishments Published various papers on variety of subjects in economics, sociology and taxation; Chairman, Konkan Kala Academy; and Vice-Chairman, All India Central apex body of Marathi stage Social and Cultural Activities Connected with large number of organisations in education, literary, sports, adult education, mentally retarded children, hospital, theatre, drama, trade associations like World Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Treasurer, Confederation of UNESCO, Clubs and associations of India; former Chairman of Saraswat Co-operative Bank

Special Interests  

Cooperatives, Social work, International Affairs, Education,
Economic affairs and Public finance, Industry, Rural Development,
Literary and Fine Arts and Trade unions and associations

Favourite Pastime and Recreation 

Reading, travelling, sports, music and drama

Sports and Clubs  

Table tennis, chess, cricket, tennis and football; Member,
(i) Boat Club; (ii) Khar Gymkhana; (iii) New Bombay Sports 
Association; and (iv) MIG Sports Club

Countries Visited  

Widely travelled (more than 80 countries in Asia, Pacific, 
North America, Africa, Europe and Latin America)

Other Information  

Chairman of the largest Urban Co-operative Bank in India and connected
with over 150 NGOs which operate in various fields, also connected
with corporate world; Member, Board of Directors of several 
companies; has been in the forefront of UNESCO movement; was in
the executive committee for international voluntary service in 
Paris; was active in sports, arts, literary and music world; 
considered a leading Chartered Accountant


Election Result of Rajapur Lok Sabha Constituency
Total electorate 8,02,680 Total votes polled 4,42,291 Votes polled in favour of the first four leading candidates (1) Shri Suresh Prabhu (S.S.) 2,17,766 (2) Shri Machhindra Kambli (I.N.C.) 1,52,724 (3) Shri Pushpasen Sawant (J.D.) 36,285 (4) Smt Nalini Babaji Bhuwad (Ind.) 18,520
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