The three-time MLA and two-time minister, Nitinbhai Ratibhai Patel is known more as a social worker than a minister or a MLA. He was the Finance Minister when the 10th Assembly was dissolved. Following are the key details about him:
Date of Birth: 22-06-1956
Educational Qualifications: B.Com
Constituency: Kadi
As a MLA
He has been elected as MLA for 8th, 9th and 10th Gujarat Assembly since 1990. He was the treasurer in 8th Gujarat Assembly from 1990 to 1995.
As a minister
* Cabinet Minister for Health & Family Welfare Department from March 1995 to Oct 1996.
* Joined as Minister of Agriculture, Minor and Medium irrigation system in March 1998.
Social life
* 1977 to 1980: Member of Kadi Municipality
* 1988 to 1991: President of Kadi Municipality
* 1984 to 1988: Member of Kadi Market yard
* 1974: Secretary Kadi Taluka Navnirman Committee
* 1976: General Secretary of CN Arts and B.D Com. College, Kadi
* President of Mehsana District BJP from 1997
* Actively connected with Sarva Vidhyalaya High School, Bhagyoday General Hospital and Panjarapole Sanstha in Kadi.
Office Address: Block No.1, 7th Floor, New Sachivalay, Gandhinagar -
382010. Phone : 3221186
Residence Address: Bunglow No. 14, Ministers' Enclave, Sector-20,
Gandhinagar - 382 020.
Phone : 3222102