Shripad Yesso Naik took over charge as Minister of State for Defence, here today. On his arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Shri Yesso Naik was received by Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra and other senior officials of the Ministry. Apart from Ministry of Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will also serve as Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of AYUSH.
Brief Profile
Father's Name: Late Shri Yesso Bhikari Naik
Mother's Name: Late Smt. Jayshri Yesso Naik
Date of Birth: 04 Oct 1952
Place of Birth:Adpai, Distt. North Goa (Goa)
Marital Status: Married
Date of Marriage: 03 May 1984
Spouse's Name: Smt. Vijaya Shripad Naik
No. of Sons: 3
Educational Qualifications: B.A.
Educated at Bombay University, Mumbai and Goa University, Pune, Maharashtra