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Piyush Goyal

DOB: 13/06/1964

Piyush Vedprakash Goyal is an Indian politician. He was born on 13 June 1964. He is the son of Late Shri Ved Prakash Goyal who had served as a Union Minister for shipping in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He is the currently serving as minister of Railways, Coal and Corporate Affairs in the Government of India. He was elevated to Cabinet Minister position on 3 September 2017. He is currently a Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha from the state of Maharashtra and was earlier the National Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).He did his schooling from Don Bosco High School, Matunga. Also he is all-India second rank holder in Chartered Accountant and second rank holder in Law in Mumbai University. Piyush was a member of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence. He headed the BJP's Information Communication Campaign Committee and oversaw the publicity and advertising campaign of the party including the social media outreach for the Indian General Elections 2014. Mr. Goyal is the 2018 Carnot Prize Recipient for distinguished contributions to energy policy.

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Private agents no longer needed for booking train tickets: Goyal

Pvt agents no longer needed for booking train tickets: Goyal

India | Mar 13, 2020, 08:30 PM IST

The Union government is considering barring private vendors and agents from booking train tickets for passengers, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal told Lok Sabha on Friday.

Cost of carrying freight likely to be reduced with 2 new dedicated freight corridors: Goyal

Cost of carrying freight likely to be reduced with 2 new dedicated freight corridors: Goyal

India | Mar 11, 2020, 09:59 PM IST

With the implementation of two dedicated freight corridors, the cost of carrying freight is likely to be reduced, the railways ministry told parliament on Wednesday

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2019: Scheduling of written exam is under process, says Piyush Goyal

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2019: Scheduling of written exam is under process, says Piyush Goyal

Career | Mar 08, 2020, 08:41 PM IST

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2019: Many applicants are anticipating the release of RRB NTPC Admit Card 2019 as soon as possible.

India, US have 'almost closed' contours of limited trade pact: Goyal

India, US have 'almost closed' contours of limited trade pact: Goyal

Business | Feb 25, 2020, 07:47 PM IST

India and the US have moved to the next level of engagement having "almost closed" the final contours of limited trade package, and will come up with a comprehensive trade deal going forward, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, CM Banerjee, Kolkata East West metro corridor

Kolkata East-West Metro launch: Mamata says felt bad on not being invited

India | Feb 14, 2020, 03:37 PM IST

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first phase of the Kolkata East-West corridor of the mass rapid transport network, but the TMC gave the event a miss after Banerjee's name did not feature in the list of invitees.

Metro services on Kolkata East-West corridor begins today (Representational image)

Sector V to Salt Lake: Metro services on Kolkata East-West corridor begin today.

Feb 13, 2020, 02:27 PM IST

Kolkata--the city of joy, is all set to welcome India's first 'underwater' metro service. The metro line, which is also the world's cheapest metro services will begin in Kolkata from this week after the partial rollout of the East-West Metro service on February 13.

East building, new west building and Air Concourse at Habibganj Railway Station (irsdc.in)

Coming soon: World-class railway stations at Gandhinagar, Habibganj

India | Feb 05, 2020, 07:21 PM IST

Indian Railways has set the ball rolling for a massive restructuring of some major railway stations in India. The work for a congestion-free entry/exit at Bhopal's Habibganj and Gandhinagar (Gujarat) is already at an advanced stage, Ministery of Railways has said. Tenders for a complete overhaul of Gomtinagar, Anand Vihar, Bijwasan and Chandigarh railway station will also be floated soon.

If I were not a minister today, I would be bidding for Air India, says Piyush Goyal

If I were not a minister today, I would be bidding for Air India, says Piyush Goyal

India | Jan 23, 2020, 04:02 PM IST

As the government works on divesting debt-laden Air India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said if he was not a minister, he would be bidding for the airline. Air India has been in the red for long and the government is now in the process of finalising the contours for its disinvestment.  

Indian economy poised to take off, says Piyush Goyal

Indian economy poised to take off, says Piyush Goyal

Business | Jan 23, 2020, 03:33 PM IST

Asserting that the Indian economy is well-poised to take off, Union minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said there is a lot of enthusiasm for making investments in the country.

Piyush Goyal indicates customers to get compensation for delayed freight delivery

Piyush Goyal indicates customers to get compensation for delayed freight delivery

Business | Jan 18, 2020, 10:35 PM IST

Just like IRCTC which pays compensation for delays in its Tejas trains, railways' freight customers could soon be compensated for late arrival of their goods, Railway minister Piyush Goyal indicated on Saturday, demanding a commitment of timely delivery. 

A file photo of Union Commerce minister Piyush Goyal

Amazon not doing India a favour by investing $1 billion: Piyush Goyal

Business | Jan 17, 2020, 08:07 AM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister said on Thursday that global e-commerce giant Amazon wasn’t doing India a favour by investing $1 billion in the country. The remarks come amid the three-day visit of Jeff Bezos to the country

Piyush Goyal, Indian Railway, private trains, Vande Bharat, fast trains

We want to end era of slow-moving trains: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal

India | Jan 13, 2020, 08:50 AM IST

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized on the need for public-private partnership for bringing more investments for fast track development of the railways.

Kejriwal has Modi-phobia, deprives Delhiites of benefits from Central govt schemes: Piyush goyal

Kejriwal has Modi-phobia, deprives Delhiites of benefits from Central govt schemes: Piyush Goyal

India | Jan 06, 2020, 07:10 PM IST

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Monday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of obstructing various schemes of the central government and depriving Delhiites of the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Ayushman Bharat due to "Modi phobia".

Railway Minister pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine

Railway Minister pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine

India | Dec 15, 2019, 05:16 PM IST

According to officials, Goyal is likely to review the progress of the under-construction Udhampur-Banihal rail link project, which on completion will connect Kashmir with rest of the country through railway line.

Proposal to outsource commercial, onboard services; but no large-scale privatisation plans: Railway

Proposal to outsource commercial, onboard services; but no large-scale privatisation plans: Railway

India | Nov 22, 2019, 07:17 PM IST

There is a proposal to outsource commercial and onboard services of a few trains, but no large-scale privatization plans are underway, the Railway Ministry informed Parliament on Friday.

Electoral bonds 'successful attempt' to usher in honest money in politics: BJP slams Congress for cr

Electoral bonds 'successful attempt' to usher in honest money in politics: BJP slams Congress

Politics | Nov 21, 2019, 11:54 PM IST

Taking a swipe at the Congress, he said in some parties, leaders grew rich while the BJP used political funds for the right purpose only.

Abrogation of Article 370 will safeguard future of J&K's children: Piyush Goyal

Abrogation of Article 370 will safeguard future of J&K's children: Piyush Goyal

India | Nov 07, 2019, 09:16 PM IST

The revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status granted under Article 370 has ensured a safe future for the children of the region, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.  

Piyush Goyal attacks Sonia Gandhi over RCEP

Piyush Goyal attacks Sonia Gandhi over RCEP

India | Nov 03, 2019, 08:35 AM IST

Responding to the Congress leader's attack, Goyal sought to know where was she when her government forced India to join RCEP negotiations with China.

India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush: Piyush Goyal

India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush: Piyush Goyal

India | Oct 30, 2019, 08:07 PM IST

India will not sign any free-trade agreement (FTA) in a "rush" but will engage with the world without compromising the interest of the domestic industry, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He said India will enter into an FTA or comprehensive partnership agreements on its terms and will do what is best for the people and national interest.

Railway Minister stresses need to increase 'non-fare income'

Railway Minister stresses need to increase 'non-fare income'

India | Oct 29, 2019, 11:26 PM IST

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal here on Tuesday held a review meeting with department officials and stressed the need to adopt ways to increase 'non-fare income'.