Daljit Singh Cheema

Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema (born 2 March 1962) is an Indian politician from the state of Punjab and was the Education Minister in the Punjab government.[1][2][3][4]

Daljit Singh Cheema
Minister Government of Punjab for
Education
In office
2014–2017
ConstituencyRopar Assembly Constituency
Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2012-2017
Personal details
Born (1962-03-02) 2 March 1962
Mari Bhuchian, District. Gurdaspur
NationalityIndian
Political partyShiromani Akali Dal
Spouse(s)Dr.(Mrs) Harwinder Kaur Cheema
Children2
Alma materG.G.S. Medical College
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionDoctor

Educational/professional qualification

Cheema completed his M.B.B.S with six month house job each in Orthopedics and Ophthalmology from Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot.

Constituency

Cheema represented the Rupnagar Assembly Constituency of Punjab (2012–2017).[5] During this span of his serving his constituency as the MLA of Ropar, this region have seen developments such as First and IIT of Punjab has been setup in Ropar. Rupnagar Flyover has been developed as one of its own kind in the whole state.

Political party

Cheema is an active member of Shiromani Akali Dal. He is designated as Secretary and Spokesman to Shiromani Akali Dal. Earlier he also served the Party as Advisor to Chief Minister, Punjab (in the rank of Cabinet Minister) in 2007-2012.

Other positions

  • Education Minister of Punjab (2012–2017)
  • Member of Legislative Assembly, Punjab from Rupnagar Assembly Constituency (2012–2017)
  • Chairman - Sub Committee of CABE (Central Advisory Board for Education)
  • Member State Literacy Mission Authority, Punjab

References

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