BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

RAO, DR. D. VENKATESHWAR

M.B.B.S.;. B.J.P. (Andhra Pradesh); s. of Shri D. Chenchu Ramaiah and Shrimati D.Rama Devi; b. at Karamchedu, December 14, 1953; ed. at (i) K.M.C., Warangal and (ii) Madras Medical College; m. Shrimati D.Purandeswari, May 9, 1979; 1 s. and 1 d.

Medical practice; was Member, (i) Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly,1983-91, (ii) Lok Sabha, 1991-96, (iii) Committee on Papers Laid on the Table and (iv) Consultative Committe for the Ministry of Communications; Member, (i) Committee on Transport and Tourism and (ii) Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Finance; Minister of Health, Andhra Pradesh, 1986-89; elected to the Rajya Sabha in April,1996.

Travels abroad : U.S.A.

Favourite pastime and recreation : Sports and reading books.

Permanent address : Road No.13, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.