Pandu Naik

Pandu Vassu Naik (31 August 1940 – 2 August 2016) was an Indian politician, businessperson and social worker from Goa. He was a former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, representing the Sanguem Assembly constituency from 1984 to 1989 and 1994 to 1999.^[2][3]

Pandu Naik
Official portrait in 1994
Member of Goa Legislative Assembly
In office 1984–1989
Preceded by	Gurudas Naik Tari
Succeeded by	Ranu Prabhu Desai
Constituency	Sanguem
In office 1994–1999
Preceded by	Ranu Prabhu Dessai
Succeeded by	Prabhakar Gaonkar
Constituency	Sanguem
Minister of Forest and Mines Government of Goa
In office 1998[1]–unknown
Governor	J. F. R. Jacob
Chief Minister	Wilfred de Souza
Personal details
Born	Pandu Vassu Naik (1940-08-31)31 August 1940 Sanguem, Goa, Portuguese India
Died	1 August 2016(2016-08-01) (aged 75) Curchorem, Goa, India
Political party	Indian National Congress (1984–1994)
Spouse	Kishori Naik
Children	3
Education	Formal
Occupation	Politician businessperson
Profession	Social worker
Committees	Public Undertakings Library Estimates Government Assurances
Portfolio	Forest Mines

Early and personal life

Pandu Vassu Naik was born at Benwado, Sanguem. He completed his formal education. He was married to Kishori Naik, the couple has two sons and a daughter. Naik loved participating in dramas and reading. He had a special interest to be part of the politics. He also practiced social work and resided at Bazarwada, Sanguem.^[2]

Death

On 1 August 2016 at 2:45 pm IST, Naik died from a brief illness, aged 75. His last rites were held the next day at 10:00 pm IST.^[3]

Positions held

• Director of Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.
• Member of State Transport Authority
• Member of Public Undertakings Committee 1995–96
• Chairman of Library Committee 1995–96
• Member of Estimates Committee 1995–96
• Member of Government Assurances Committee 1995–96
• Former Chairman of Goa Housing Board^[2]