Ravi Shankar Prasad

Indian politician and legal expert

Ravi Shankar Prasad - Indian politician and legal expert
Born

August 30th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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A prominent Indian lawyer and politician, served as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Played a crucial role in the Digital India initiative, aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society. Instrumental in framing policies to enhance telecommunication services and improve technological infrastructure in India. Actively participated in various legislative processes and contributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) strategies in government.

Led the Digital India initiative

Served as the Minister of Communications

Contributed to the BJP’s policies and strategies

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