Honourable Dr. Pradeep Kumar Balmuchu
Biography
He was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar, on 26 July 1957, to Mr. Augustin Balmuchu and Mrs. Lucy Balmuchu. He married Mrs. Asha Balmuchu on 23 January 1985, and they have two daughters, Pixy Raina Balmuchu and Cinderella Balmuchu.
Education
Matriculation from Keoke Monroe Perin Memorial School, Jamshedpur (1973); Bachelor degree in Commerce from Karim City College, Jamshedpur (1979); Master degree in Commerce from Jamshedpur Co-Operative College, Jamshedpur (1982)
Career
Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly, Ghatsila constituency (1995 – 2000); Member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, Ghatsila constituency (2000 – 2009); Member of Parliament (Council of States) (4 May 2012 – 3 May 2018);
Sports Administration
President of Jharkhand State Handball Association (2012 – present); HFI Senior Vice President (5 November 2017 – present); HFI Interim President (19 August 2021 – 14 August 2022); HFI Acting President (28 May 2023 – 27 July 2025)