Milind Deora-Maharashtravotes.com-Maharashtra Leaders,Vidhansabha election Candidates 2009

Father's Name: Shri Murli Deora

Mother's Name: Smt. Hema Deora

Date of Birth: 04.12.1976

Place of Birth: Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Marital Status: Married

Educational Qualifications: BBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) Educated at Sydenham College, Mumbai and Boston University, USA.

Permanent Address: 16, Khetan Bhawan, 198 J. Tata Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 026

Present Address: (i) 65, Lodhi Estate New Delhi - 110 003

Union Cabinet Minister, Petroleum and Natural Gas: May,31, 2009 :Took oath as the Union Cabinet Minister, Petroleum and Natural Gas. south Mumbai.

2009:Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (2nd term);

5 Aug. 2007 :Member, Standing Committee on Defence;

2004:Elected to 14th Lok Sabha Member, Committee on Defence.

Utilization of M.P. fund on public toilets, drainage lines, study centers, other civic utilities and free computer education

Upgrading Mumbais infrastructure:

Initiated the Marine Drive Beautification Project (August 15, 2004)

His interventions on Urban Development in Parliament led to the creation of the Rs. 1 lakh crore Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission by the Central Government (November 2005), of which Mumbai and Maharashtra are the biggest beneficiaries

Secured a Rs. 1,200 crore special grant from the Union Government to fund the Brihanmumbai Storm Water Drainage (BRIMSTOWAD) project, which will refurbish Mumbais entire drainage system

Initiated the beautification of Gateway of India promenade

Pressed the Maharashtra Government to expedite the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai Metro & Trans-Harbor Sea Link

Initiated the refurbishment and beautification of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Pressed Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) to extend its network of piped natural gas to residential buildings in South Mumbai

Secured additional funds from the Union and State Governments for Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation as well as MUTP and MUIP road and rail components

Upgraded essential medical infrastructure in G.T. Hospital, J.J. Hospital and Cama Hospital with the support of various Public Sector Undertakings as well as the Union and Maharashtra Governments. The government-run hospitals cater to Mumbais economically weaker sections and always come to the need of Mumbaikars in the time of disasters

Secured additional funds from the Union Government for the Main Block of the All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai. A major highlight of the New Main Block is the first of its kind Modular Operation Theatre, designed by the Central Design Bureau and the third in the city of Mumbai

Secured a Rs. 100 crore grant for Mumbai University from the Union Government. The research-related grant is being used to create a Centre for Nano-Science and Nano-Technology

Enabled the Maharashtra Government to set up Force One, an NSG-styled commando battalion in Mumbai

Milind has always sided with the city by regularly chastising illicit development activity through the news media. He strongly believes that infrastructure such as roads and civic amenities must precede any development

Kicked off the debate on converting 600 acres of mill land into open spaces and affordable/public housing. Subsequently, mill land surrendered to the Government of Maharashtra is being used to build transit accommodations for residents of Greater Mumbai that live in dilapidated structures until such time that their residential buildings are repaired or reconstructed

Stressed the need for fire safety in order to regulate commercial and residential properties, leading to the enactment of a fire safety law in Maharashtras Vidhan Sabha

Secured a 9% Savings scheme for senior citizens (Union Budget 2004)

Pressed the BMC to initiate the beautification of Zaveri Bazaar in conjunction with the Bullion and Shopkeepers Association

Beautification and Renovation of Pedestrian Subway and Traffic Junction at Vasudev Balwant Phadke Chowk (Metro Cinema Chowk)

Computerization of 110 primary and secondary economically backward schools, across all linguistic mediums through SPARSH Setup Audi-Visual (A/V) laboratories for several needy schools and colleges in South Mumbai using MPLADS funds. Wilson College, Chowpatty is one such beneficiary

Donated Ambulances and other emergency medical equipment from MPLADS fund to hospitals in South Mumbai

Established SIGMA (Stimulating Inspiration, Guidance and Mentorship Association) to connect industry with academia Free eye camps conducted regularly for the poor

Always defends the rights of tenants a milestone in Murli Deoras tenure as Lok Sabha MP. Pressed the Maharashtra Government to appoint competent lawyers to represent tenants in court so that 1) rents are not increased arbitrarily and 2) the ownership scheme is reinstated, both of which are being opposed by landlords

Concessions for redevelopers of old and dilapidated buildings (Union Budget 2004)

Removal of Octroi Duty on Textile Sector (BMC Budget 2008)

Rollback of Transaction tax (Union Budget 2004)

Restarting Preferential Treatment (P.T.) Case (July, 2004)

One of the youngest members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defense, whose suggestions have led to increased private sector participation in defense production in order to reduce Indias reliance on imports and create an indigenous defense industry

Chairman of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industrys (FICCI) India-Singapore Forum of Parliamentarians

Member of FICCIs Indo-US Forum of Parliamentarians

Member of the Apex Committee of the Commonwealth Games 2010

Regularly writes articles for several of Indias leading publications on a wide range of issues, from Mumbais development to Right to Information

Performs exceedingly well in Parliament, raising issues such as Urban Development, Employment, National Security, Energy Security, Budget Prudence, Manufacturing Preparedness, Administrative Reforms and Environment. Milind had been nominated by the UPA Government to initiate the landmark debate in Parliament on the Right to Information Bill

Hosted a show on GO 92.5 FM called Milind on Mumbai where he questioned leaders of various agencies responsible for Mumbai, on their plans to upgrade the citys infrastructure and standard of living

-> Actively pursuing the cause of propagating free job-oriented computer education to economically underprivileged students; Through his NGO Sparsh, works to provide this free service to over 100 needy schools in Mumbai, covering over 1 lakh students, the program is an example of Public-Private-Partnership
Special Interests Conducting free Eye Camps for the poors of Mumbai; providing spectacles; basic testing as well as cataract operations

Favourite Pastime and Recreation Listening to music; an avid jazz guitarist; tasts range from Indian Classical to blues; reading biographies and travelling

Sports and Clubs Swimming and playing squash occassionally at the following clubs: (i) Breach Candy Swimming & Bath Trust; (ii) Bombay Gymkhana and (iii) Cricket Club of India

Countries Visited Widely travelled

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