Praful Patel

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Praful Patel
Praful Patel World Economic Forum 2013.jpg
Praful Patel at the 2013 World Economic Forum annual meeting
Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
05 July 2016
ConstituencyMaharashtra
Member of FIFA Finance Committee
Assumed office
2017
Senior Vice President of AFC
Assumed office
2015
President of All India Football Federation
Assumed office
21 February 2014
Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
In office
19 January 2011 – 26 May 2014
Prime MinisterManmohan Singh
Preceded bySantosh Mohan Dev
Succeeded byAnant Geete
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Civil Aviation
In office
23 May 2004 – 18 January 2011
Prime MinisterManmohan Singh
Preceded byRajiv Pratap Rudy
Succeeded byVayalar Ravi
Personal details
Born (1957-02-17) 17 February 1957 (age 64)
Nadiad, Bombay State, India
Political partyNationalist Congress Party
Spouse(s)Varsha Patel
ChildrenAvni, Niyati, Poorna and Prajay
ResidenceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationSports administrator
Politician
Websitepraful-patel.com
As of 8 May, 2008

Praful Manoharbhai Patel (born 17 February 1957) is an Indian politician. His father, Manoharbhai Patel, a Nationalist Congress Party leader who was elected to represent Gondia Bhandara districts in Maharashtra. He is graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Bombay and married Varsha Patel, a Gujarati businessman's daughter. His political career began in 1991 and he was appointed as the Union Minister of Civil Aviation (Independent Charge) in 2004. His family runs the CEEJAY group, a large tobacco conglomerate in India.

He is the president of India's association football governing body the All India Football Federation (AIFF) since 2012.[1][2] He became the Asian Football Confederation's vice president of the SAFF region at the AFC Congress held in Bahrain in 2015.[3] In December 2016 he was appointed as the Senior Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation. In 2017, Praful Patel became a member of a FIFA Finance Committee for a term of four years.[4][5]

Early life and education[]

Praful Patel attended Mumbai's Campion School, and then Sydenham College. His father, a member of the Maharashtra Assembly who represented Gondia constituency, died when he was 13.[6]

Political career[]

Patel followed in his father's footsteps in choosing a political career.[7] In 1985, he became the president of the Municipal Council, Gondia, (Maharashtra) and in 1991 was elected to the 10th Lok Sabha. In 1996 and 1998 he was re-elected to the 11th Lok Sabha and 12th Lok Sabha respectively.[8] Patel was a member of a number of committees within the Indian Government including, the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Environment and Forests (1991–1996), the Committee on Science and Technology (1994–1995), the Committee on Home Affairs (1995–1996), the Committee on Finance (1996–97), and the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation before being elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2000.[9]

In 2004, Patels became the Minister of State for Civil Aviation. He was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha for his second term in 2006 and in 2009 he was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha for a fourth term. On 19 January 2011, Patel became the Cabinet Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and relieved of Civil Aviation Portfolio.[10][11] Praful Patel was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra in 2016.[12]

Career[]

Praful Patel assumes the charge of the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Civil Aviation in New Delhi on 24 May 2004

In 2004, Patel was appointed Minister of Civil Aviation . In this role, the government increased the foreign direct investment cap in the domestic airlines sector from 40% to 49%.[13] He also stressed the importance of the aviation sector's cargo carriers and their importance to the Indian economy.[14] On 18 January 2011, he completed his tenure as Civil Aviation Minister and was appointed as the Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise in the same month.

On 9 January 2013, Patel launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020, which is a roadmap for the progressive introduction and expansion of efficient and environmentally friendly electric and hybrid vehicles in the country. In July 2013, Patel launched The Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan (IEEIMP) 2022 with the specific intention of ensuring that Indian manufacturers are able not only to fulfill India's requirements, but also to be major exporters of electrical equipment.[15][16] Two important areas – the Auto Sector Skill Development Council and the Capital Goods Sector Skill Council – were also promoted. Apart from promoting electric and hybrid vehicles, Patel also aimed to create a green, clean and environmentally friendly corridor.[17]

As the Minister of the Heavy Industries, Patel launched a project to build the world's largest solar power plant near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan.[18] The project will generate roughly 4000 MW of power, but following protest from environmental groups, the project site was moved to Kharaghoda in Surendranagar district of Gujarat.[19][20][21]

Patel helped establish a MOU for collaborative MBAs and other courses between three Indian academic institutes and the International Centre for Promotion of Enterprises, Slovenia.[22] The government regularly nominates government officers and public sector executives to attend the courses and programmes conducted by ICPE.[23][24]

Patel has also placed a bid from India to host the FIFA World Club Championships.[25]

On 14 February 2014, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was named the best national sports federation.[26]

Under Patel, the AIFF introduced the Indian Super League run by the Football Sports Development Pvt Ltd., which aims to make Indian football more competitive at an international level. In April 2014, Patel announced of the eight franchise owners in the Indian Super League.

AIFF President[]

After a month of signing an agreement with the German Football Association (DFB), the AIFF President inked a tie up with the French Football Federation (FFF) in the city of Munich. Previously, an agreement with the Japan Football Association (JFA) was also signed by the Federation in February 2015.[27] As per the correspondence which has been signed, the two federations have taken the decision to support each other in terms of the mutual growth, promotion and continuous emphasis on the development of football in both the countries.[28]

The exchange of officials and management, referees, coaches, technical experts and organizational activities were also recommended. Various other imperative aspects like sports centres and training camps were also discussed. On 3 June 2015, AIFF President Praful Patel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FFF to seek technical expertise as well as exposure trips for the Indian U-17 football team.[29][28]

On 20 April 2016, in accordance with the signed MOU, Patel and François Richard (Ambassador of France to India), and Denis Scheaffer (FC Metz Director) announced that three Indian Under-19 national team players, Anirudh Thapa, Prosenjit Chakraborty and Jerry Lalrinzuala, will be sent to France to train with a French Club FC Metz.[30]

On 28 March 2016, Patel announced the commencement of a women's league later in 2016.[31][32]

Under the presidency of Praful Patel, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) brought back international friendlies to India by awarding Mumbai with its first official international match after 61 years.[33] On 3 September 2016, this match took place between India and Puerto Rico.[34] AIFF President Praful has said that India will host more friendly matches in the future.[35]

In a Special General Body Meeting of the AIFF held in New Delhi, a women's league was introduced in line with Patel's plans to place more emphasis on women's football. On 17 October 2016 , the women's football league trial kicked off for the first time in India in the city of Cuttack.[36][37]

In September 2016, the AFC Extraordinary Congress was held in Goa and the FIFA President Gianni Infantino, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Praful Patel unveiled the new logo of the U-17 World Cup 2017 and the logo of All India Football Federation.[38][39]

Under the tenure of AIFF President Praful Patel, the first edition of the BRICS U-17 Football Cup tournament was held in the state of Goa where Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa participated.[40][41]

On 1 December 2016, Praful Patel was appointed as the Senior Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation.[42] India subsequently won the rights to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 and hosted the AFC U-16 Championship in September 2016. The All India Football Federation has also won the AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award at the AFC's Annual Awards 2016 held in the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[43]

On 21 January 2016, Praful Patel was elected unopposed as the AIFF President for the consecutive terms.[44][45]

On 24 January 2017 AIFF President Praful Patel launched the inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League at New Delhi. The league will commence from 28 January with six teams participating in it.[46][47]

Awards[]

In 2005, Patel was awarded the CAPA (Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation) Aviation Minister of the year. The award was in recognition of Patel's contributions towards the progress of aviation in the Asia Pacific region.[48] In 2006, India Today ranked Praful Patel as the no. 1 minister. In addition, Patel was bestowed with the title of 'Reformer of the Year' by The Economic Times in 2007. Patel has also been awarded an honorary doctorate by Leeds Metropolitan University for his contribution in making India a rapidly developing and economically strong nation in 2007.

Memberships and Chairman positions[]

Patel is Chairman of the Manoharbhai Patel Charitable Trust and President of the Gondia Education Society, Gondia, Maharashtra. This society manages more than 1,000,000 students who are studying in schools and colleges that come under it. The Manoharbhai Patel Charitable Trust holds regular aid and equipment distribution programs in Gondia and Bhandara[49] to improve the lives of the physically challenged.

Associated Sports and Clubs include the Gondwana Club, Nagpur Lions International Club, Gondia Football President of the All India Football Federation, Cricket Club Mumbai and Mumbai Cricket Association, Mumbai.[50]

In addition, Patel also looks over the proceedings at Gondia Education Society, which educates more than one lakh students in several disciplines including law, engineering and the arts. His father, Manoharbhai Patel, laid the foundation of this educational institution in 1958.[51]

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