Rabindra Kumar Jena | |
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Member: 16th Lok Sabha | |
In office 2014–2019 | |
Preceded by | Srikant Kumar Jena |
Succeeded by | Pratap Chandra Sarangi |
Constituency | Balasore |
Personal details | |
Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
Profession | Politician |
Rabindra Kumar Jena is an Indian politician. He was working as managing director of Balasore Alloys Ltd. [1] He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in 2014 from Balasore constituency in Odisha. [2] He is a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) political party. In May 2019 Parliamentary Elections,he was defeated by Pratap Sarangi of BJP by a small margin[ citation needed ] His activity in the parliament in terms of attendance,debate participation and number of questions asked and bills raised is among the highest [3]
Period | Position | Ref |
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May 2014 | Elected to 16th Lok Sabha | [4] |
1 Sep. 2014 onwards | Member,Standing Committee on Industry | [5] |
1 Sep. 2014 onwards | Member,Consultative Committee,Ministry of Communications and Information Technology | [6] |
1 May 2017 onwards | Member,Committee on Public Undertakings | [7] |
Awards which include :the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award - by Rajiv Gandhi Forum,Odisha;Utkal Samman - 2004;Arch of Excellence (Business) Award - 2004;Gem of India Award - 2004;Maharaja Sri Ramchandra Bhanjdeo Award;Industrial Promotion in the State Award - 2005 by Governor of Odisha;Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Samman - 2005,New Delhi;State Level Excellence Award - 2005 By Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha;Bhartiya Vikas Ratan Award - 2007;Bharat Gaurav Award by Institute of Economic Studies - 2008;Award of Excellence by Hon'ble Governor of Odisha for Highest Relief Distribution during flood in Balasore District - 2008;Pride of the Nation Award - 2008;Think Odisha Leadership Award - 2010 for Best Education Support by Hon'ble Governor of Odisha. [8]
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