Naveen Patnaik is the Chief Minister of Orissa, India. He is a founder member of the Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH). He has authored three books: A Second Paradise: Indian Country Life 1590-1947, A Desert Kingdom: The people of Bikaner and the Garden of Life: An introduction to the Healing Plants of India, each one published in India, England and U.S..

Position :
Founder President , Biju Janata Dal

Elected :
Parliament::1998/MP(Minister of Mines, Govt. of India), Orissa LegislativeAssembly::2000&2004/2009/MLA(ChiefMinister,Govt.of Orissa)

Marital Status :
Unmarried

Educational Qualification :
B.A.. from St. Stephens College, Delhi University

Hobbies :
Reading, watching programmers on culture, history and environment

Special Interest :
Culture and environment

Social Activities :
Founder Member, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Cultural Activities (INTACH)

Book Written :
A Second Paradise, A Desert Kingdom and The Garden of Life

Other Information :
Founder President, Biju Janata Dal, Played a pioneering role in the international recognition of Indian design and worked for handloom weavers to enlarge home market for Indian textiles;
Founder President, Biju Janata Dal

Office Address :
At-6R/3, Unit-6 , Forest Park, Bhubaneswar -751006
Dist.-Khurda Pin -751006(Orissa)
Telefax. No.(O) 2395979,2393464

Residential Address :
At- Naveen Nivas, Aerodrome Road, P.O.-Bhubaneswar,
Dist.-Khurda Pin -751001(Orissa)
Tel. No.(O) 2531100,2535100,2531500, Epbax 2163
Tel. No.(R) 2590299, 2591099,2590844,2591100,2590833