Pandu Vassu Naik (31 August 1940 – 2 August 2016) was an Indian politician, businessperson and social worker from Goa. He was a former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, representing the Sanguem Assembly constituency from 1984 to 1989 and 1994 to 1999.[2][3]

Pandu Naik
Official portrait in 1994
Member of Goa Legislative Assembly
In office
1984–1989
Preceded byGurudas Naik Tari
Succeeded byRanu Prabhu Desai
ConstituencySanguem
In office
1994–1999
Preceded byRanu Prabhu Dessai
Succeeded byPrabhakar Gaonkar
ConstituencySanguem
Minister of Forest and Mines
Government of Goa
In office
1998[1]–unknown
GovernorJ. F. R. Jacob
Chief MinisterWilfred de Souza
Personal details
Born
Pandu Vassu Naik

(1940-08-31)31 August 1940
Sanguem, Goa, Portuguese India
Died1 August 2016(2016-08-01) (aged 75)
Curchorem, Goa, India
Political partyIndian National Congress (1984–1994)
SpouseKishori Naik
Children3
EducationFormal
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessperson
ProfessionSocial worker
Committees
  • Public Undertakings
  • Library
  • Estimates
  • Government Assurances
Portfolio
  • Forest
  • Mines

Early and personal life

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Pandu Vassu Naik was born at Benwado, Sanguem. He completed his formal education. He was married to Kishori Naik, the couple has two sons and a daughter. Naik loved participating in dramas and reading. He had a special interest to be part of the politics. He also practiced social work and resided at Bazarwada, Sanguem.[2]

Death

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On 1 August 2016 at 2:45 pm IST, Naik died from a brief illness, aged 75. His last rites were held the next day at 10:00 pm IST.[3]

Positions held

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  • Director of Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.
  • Member of State Transport Authority
  • Member of Public Undertakings Committee 1995–96
  • Chairman of Library Committee 1995–96
  • Member of Estimates Committee 1995–96
  • Member of Government Assurances Committee 1995–96
  • Former Chairman of Goa Housing Board[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Finally, Sanguem gets a cabinet minister". Navhind Times. 10 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Ex-Sanguem MLA Naik passes away". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 8 November 2022.