Atul Garg
Atul Garg (born 26 August 1957) is an Indian politician from Ghaziabad who is a Minister of State in the Government of Uttar Pradesh. He is a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, representing the Ghaziabad Assembly constituency.
Atul Garg | |
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| MoS, Ministry of Medical and Health, Family Welfare Maternal and Child Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2019 | |
| Chief Minister | Yogi Adityanath |
| MoS, Ministry of Fertiliser supply, Rent control, Consumer protection and Food security, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office 19 March 2017 – 21 August 2019 | |
| Chief Minister | Yogi Adityanath |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Suresh Bansal |
| Constituency | Ghaziabad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Atul Garg 26 August 1957 Ghaziabad,Uttar Pradesh,India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Relations | Dinesh Chandra Garg (Father) |
| Residence | K.D. 14B, Kavinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | B. Com. |
| Website | https://www.atulgarg.in/ |
Political career
Garg is a member of the Bhartiya Janta Party. He campaigned for the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections in 2012 without winning a seat, but following the 2017 election he joined the assembly. [1] He is a Minister of State responsible for food and civil supplies, food safety, rent control, and consumer protection.[2]
Background
Garg is the son of Dinesh Chandra Garg, the first mayor of Ghaziabad.
Garg is a promoter of Entrepreneurship Education in Engineering & Management Colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Through various colleges, he has been promoting trainings in entrepreneurship and skill development.
References
- "Ghaziabad MLA Atul Garg takes charge as minister of state". Hindustan Times. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- "CM Yogi Adityanath keeps home, revenue: UP portfolio allocation highlights", Hindustan Times, 22 March 2017