Draft:Surajbhan Kataria

Surajbhan Kataria is an Indian politician and social worker associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Based in Haryana, he has been active in political and social activities related to social justice, community development, and party organization.

He has held various leadership roles within BJP’s Scheduled Caste (SC) organizational structure and has been associated with several social and governmental bodies.

Early Life

Surajbhan Kataria was born on 4 July 1980 in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. He is the son of M. S. Balram Kataria.

Education

Surajbhan Kataria completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree. He also has knowledge and interest in the Indian Constitution and law.

Political Career

Surajbhan Kataria has been associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for several years and has held various organizational roles.

His roles have included:

• Vice Chairman of the All India BJP SC Committee
• In-charge of BJP Scheduled Caste Committees for Goa and Uttarakhand
• National Executive Member (Special Invitee), BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha – Media In-charge (2015–2017)
• National Vice President, BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha – Goa State In-charge (2013–2014)
• National Media In-charge, BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha – Uttarakhand State In-charge (2007–2009)

He has also participated actively in BJP organizational activities at the state and national levels.

Public and Institutional Roles

In addition to political work, Surajbhan Kataria has been associated with several institutions and organizations related to social justice and governance.

These include:

• Chairman – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Pharmacy, Mathana, Kurukshetra
• Member – Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (2019–2022)
• Member – Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (2016–2019)
• Member – Film Certification Board related activities under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• Chairman – Constitution Day Festival Committee Delhi (2025)

Social Responsibilities

Surajbhan Kataria has actively contributed to various social organizations and community initiatives.

• State President – Dr. Ambedkar Vichar Manch (Haryana) since 2000
• Acting President – Dalit Tirth Sthan Utthan Nyas (Regd.) and Dalit Foundation Delhi since 2012
• President – Samajik Samrasta Manch (Regd.) since 2016
• Founder President and General Secretary – Shri Guru Ravidas Vishva Mahapeeth Delhi (Regd.) since 2018

He has also participated in meetings and social programs involving senior citizens, national leaders, chief ministers, governors, and ministers of the Government of India.

Business Activities

Surajbhan Kataria is also associated with business activities and is the founder of M/s City Associate Builder and Developer in Kurukshetra.

International Representation

In September 2019, Surajbhan Kataria represented the Indian team in the International Paraball Competition held in Malaysia. During the event, he was appointed Chairman of the Paraball Federation of India in Malaysia.

Awards and Honors

Surajbhan Kataria has received several recognitions for his contributions to social work and public service.

• Young Dalit Awareness Award (2002–2003) by His Excellency Dr. Suraj Bhan, Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh
• Dr. Ambedkar Award (2007–2008) by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, Kurukshetra
• Babu Jagjivan National Award (2013–2014) by Babu Jagjivan Ram Kala Evam Sahitya Academy
• Dr. Ambedkar National Award (2014–2015) at Constitution Club of India by Justice K. G. Balakrishnan and Shri Vijay Sampla
• National Social Harmony Award (2016–2017) by K. R. Narayan Foundation
• Dharma Seva Award (2018) by Human Care International
• Udbhav Manav Seva Samman (2019) by Udbhav Sahitya Sanskriti Sanstha
• Devi Dayal Nanha Memorial Award (2019) by Punjab Kesari Group
• Sanvidhan Samman Award (2023) by Constitution Committee Law Bhawan Chandigarh

Travel and Visits

Surajbhan Kataria has visited many states across India and several countries including:

England, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Dubai, Singapore, and Cambodia.

Personal Life

Surajbhan Kataria resides in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Family details include:

• Father – Late Shri Tara Chand Kataria
• Mother – Late Shrimati Leelawati
• Wife – Shrimati Nirmala Kataria
• Daughter – Dr. Garima Kataria
• Son – Advocate Umang Kataria
• Brother – Shri Bansilal Kataria

Contact Information

Residence 1895 First Floor Sector 8 Housing Board Kurukshetra – 136118, Haryana, India

Kothi Address 1366 Sector 7 Urban Estate Main KDB Road Kurukshetra – 136118

Delhi Address D-2/25 Krishna Park Tilak Nagar New Delhi – 110018

Office Opposite Gurmeet Circuit House Main KDB Road Kurukshetra – 136118

Mobile 9312551751 9871274028

Landline 01149933965

Email Suraj.nir1234@gmail.com Sb.katariabjp@gmail.com

External Links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/surajbhan-kataria