Multiple choice general knowledge Who is the Minister of Mines and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region?. Shri B.K. Handique Kumari Selja Shri Subodh Kant Sahay Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Shri B.K. Handique served as the Minister of Mines and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region in the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government (approximately 2009-2011). This is a factual question about cabinet portfolios during that period.