Hon’ble Education Minster
| Name | Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ |
| Father’s Name | Late Shri Permanand Pokhriyal |
| Mother’s Name | Late Smt. Vishambhari Devi |
| Date of Birth | 15 Jul 1959 |
| Place of Birth | Pinani, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Date of Marriage | 07 May 1985 |
| Spouse’s Name | Smt. Kusumkanta |
| No.of Daughters | 3 |
| Educational Qualifications | M.A., Ph.D (Hon.), D.Litt (Hon.) Educated at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal), Uttarakhand |
| Profession | Poet, Social Worker, Writer |
| Permanent Address | 37/1, Ravindra Nath Tagore Marg, Vijay Colony, Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand Tel: (0135) 2746363, 09458945006 (M) Fax: (0135) 2530113 |
| Present Address | Bungalow No. 13, Teen Murti Lane,New Delhi-110011 |
| Positions Held | |
| 1991 – 1992 & 1993-2000 | Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Three Terms) |
| 1997 – 1998 | Minister of Development of Uttarachal, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh |
| 1999 – 2000 | Minister of Culture and Religion, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh |
| 2000 – 2002 & 2007 – 2014 | Member, Uttarakhnad Legislative Assembly (Three Terms) |
| 2000 – 2002 | Minister of 12 Departments including Finance, Revenue, Planning etc., Govt. of Uttaranchal |
| 2007 – 2009 | Minister of Medical, Health, Family Welfare, Ayush, Science and Language, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| 2009 – 2011 | Chief Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, Additional charge – Gopan (Live stock), Home, Energy, Public Works, Forest, Higher Education, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Information, Housing, etc. Leader of the House, Uttarakhnad Legislative Assembly |
| May, 2014 | Elected to 16th Lok Sabha |
| 14 Aug. 2014 – 30 April 2016 | Member, Public Accounts Committee |
| 1 Sep. 2014 – 25 May 2019 | Chairperson, Committee on Government Assurances Member, Standing Committee on Rural Development Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 29 Jan. 2015 – 25 May 2019 | Member, General Purposes Committee |
| 1 May 2018 – 25 May 2019 | Member, Public Account Committee |
| May, 2019 | Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term) |
| 30 May 2019 onwards | Union Cabinet Minister Education Ministry |
Books Published
1) Samarpan; 2) Navankur; 3) Mujhey Vidhata Banna Hai; 4) Desh Hum Jalney Na Dengey; 5) Tum Bhi Mere Saath Chalo; 6) Bas Ek Hi Ichaa; 7) Bheed Sakshi Hai; 8) Kya Nahi Ho Sakta; 9) Jeevan Path Mein; 10) Matribhoomi Key Liye; 11) Roshni Ke Ek Kiran; 12) Meri Vyatha Meri Katha; 13) Prateeksha; 14) Koi Mushkil Nahin; 15) Kharey Prashan; 16; Ae Vatan Tere Liye; 17) Vipda Jeevit Hai; 18) Pahar Se Uncha; 19) Ek Aur Kahani; 20) Veera; 21) Mere Sankalp; 22) Major Nirala; 23) Nishant; 24) Himalaya Ka Mahakhumbh Nanda Rajajat; 25) Chhut Gaya Parav; 26) Meel Ka Pathar; 27) Tuttey Dayrey; 28) Sangharsh Jari; 29) Saparsh Ganga; 30) Pallavi; 31) Apna Paraya; 32) Safalta Key Achuk Mantra; 33) Mehnat Par Bharosa Karo, Bhagya Par Nahin; 34) Sansar Kayaron Key Liye Nahin; 35) Karmyogi Vivekanand; 36) Shikago Mein Vivekanand; 37) Mahayogi Vivekanand; 38) Antheen; 39) Ekkis Chuninda Kahaniya; 40) Kedarnath Prlaye Ki Sachchi Kahaniyan-1; 41) Maurishis Ki Swarnim Samritiyan; 42) Kritaghan; 43) Prateeksha; 44) Bal Kahaniya – Aao Seekhain Kahaniyo Se.
Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
Wrote – Poems, Stories and Novels, Translated various books in more than 12 Indian and Foreign Languages; involved in various research work done on ‘Nishank’ Literature in Indian and Foreign Universities, Writings included in the curriculum of Indian and Foreign Schools and Universities Honorary Degree of DFC and D.Litt. from International Open University Colombo; Honorary Degree of Ph.D. and D.Litt. from various other Universities also “Bharat Gaurav Samman” the highest Literary honour of Mauritus; International In-ordinary Talent honour.
Social And Cultural Activities
Actively associated with various Social activities; launched unique drive of `Swaran Ganga`; Organised Cultural Programmes World wide as a Minister of Culture in Uttar Pradesh.
Special Interests
Writing and Travelling, Reading Poems; Stories; Novels; Travelogues etc.; Making public relations, reading & writing specialized Articles on Himalayas
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Writing; Watching good Social and Patriotic Movies.
Countries Visited
Germany, Holland, Mauritius, Russia, Sri Lanka, etc.
Other Information
Born in a very poor family, father was a gardener. Hails from a humble family background
