Krushna Chandra Patra is an Indian politician and Minister of Food Suppliers, Consumer Welfare, Science & Technology Government of Odisha. He is a member of the Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Dhenkanal assembly constituency of Dhenkanal district.

Krushna Chandra Patra
Minister of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare
Government of Odisha
Assumed office
12 June 2024
Chief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi
Preceded byAtanu Sabyasachi Nayak
Minister of Science & Technology
Government of Odisha
Assumed office
12 June 2024
Chief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi
Preceded byAshok Chandra Panda
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2024
Preceded bySudhir Kumar Samal
ConstituencyDhenkanal
In office
2000–2004
Preceded byNabin Chandra Narayan Das
Succeeded bySudhir Kumar Samal
ConstituencyDhenkanal
Personal details
Born (1964-02-25) 25 February 1964 (age 60)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseGita Patra
Parent
  • Madhusudan Patra (father)
EducationMaster of Science
Bachelor of Laws
ProfessionBusinessman, Politician
Source: [1]

He did his M.Sc. from Utkal University in 1988, and LLB, Utkal University in 1992.[1]


On 12 June 2024, he took oath along with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhitook oath in Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. Governor Raghubar Das administered their oath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief Ministers of 10 BJP-ruled states were present.[2][3] [4]

References

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  1. ^ "My Neta Profile". India News. 15 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Highlights: BJP Tribal Leader, 4-Time MLA Mohan Majhi Sworn In As Odisha Chief Minister". NDTV.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  3. ^ Barik, Satyasundar (12 June 2024). "Mohan Charan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP Chief Minister". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Odisha Cabinet portfolios: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps Home". India News. 13 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2024.