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Dr Jeetah was elected Member of the National Assembly in December 2003 for the first time for Constituency No.7 (Piton/Rivière du Rempart), and remained so until April 2005. Dr Jeetah was re-elected as: • Member of the National Assembly for Constituency No.11 (Vieux Grand Port-Rose Belle), in 2005 and became Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Commerce & Cooperatives (2005 to 2008).He became Minister of Health & Quality of Life (2008 to 2010). • Member of the National Assembly for Constituency No.10 (Montagne Blanche- GRSE)in 2010 and became Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology till 2014. Education and Qualifications: a. University of Cambridge (2002 -2003) - ACU Research Fellowship b. University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) (1984-1993) • BSc (Hons) – Textile Technology • PhD – Textile Technology

‘The Second Edition of the Best Mauritian Scientist Award‘




 This initiative of my Ministry in collaboration with the Mauritius Research Council, is meant to specially recognize and reward the work of the best Mauritian scientist. The award was launched in May 2011 to acknowledge the scientific achievements of researchers and to encourage them to continue to strive for excellence in their careers. The award is meant to reflect their contribution to the advancement of Natural and Social sciences and its impact on the socio-economic development of Mauritius.