Dr. Ranoj Pegu is the Cabinet Minister for Education and Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes of Government of Assam led by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. Dr. Pegu represents Dhemaji constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly. He is the former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Mising Autonomous Council. In 2017, he won the Dhemaji by-election after Pradan Baruah was elected to Lok Sabha. Dr Pegu won Assam assembly election 2021 from the same constituency. An MBBS from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Ranoj Pegu was given the portfolio of education by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma in his cabinet. Dr. Pegu also heads the Department of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes.
Assam’s Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma entrusted Dr. Ranoj Pegu with the responsibility of Education Department. Education plays an instrumental role in a society. Progress of the society largely depends on education. As Education Minister, Dr. Pegu looks forward to ensure quality education in every nook and corner of the State. He dreams of a world class education system for the new generation of Assam. He envisions things like education for all, and hence thrives to make education accessible to everyone.
Dr. Ranoj Pegu is also the Minister of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes. Assam is a land of numerous culture and ethnic groups. As Minister, Dr. Pegu has several plans for development of plain tribes and backward classes of the State. He envisages to take all necessary steps which shall bring improvement to the lives of all indigenous groups of people of the state.
As a member of the Cabinet and a part of the government of Assam Dr. Ranoj Pegu promises to deliver in all fronts and serve the people of the state wholeheartedly. As minister of both the departments, Dr. Ranoj Pegu is in constant consultation with different stakeholders to formulate the policies. The newly formed government is dedicated to put in all efforts to meet the requirements of the citizens of the state. Dr Pegu is dedicated to serve the people and fulfill the requirements of the departments he is looking after. Through his actions Dr Ranoj Pegu desires to achieve the necessary results and comprehensively drive the state towards a better tomorrow.