Praful Khoda Patel

Administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Data last verified against official sources: 26 October 2026

Praful Khoda Patel (Admin.)

Administrator

Central Govt Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

About

Indian politician (born 1957) Praful Khodabhai Patel is an Indian politician, who is the administrator of the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep..

Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing · 1 completed

UT Merger Implementation

Completed

CompletionJan 2020 (merged UT effective)

Since 2019 · Parliament merged the two former UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu into a single Union Territory, effective 26 January 2020, unifying administration and services.

Silvassa Smart City

Ongoing

Since 2018 · Smart Cities Mission works in Silvassa covering an integrated command centre, roads, and water supply improvements.

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Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu government schemes & projects

UT Merger Implementation — completed · since 2019
Silvassa Smart City — ongoing · since 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Praful Khoda Patel?

Praful Khoda Patel is the Administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

Which government schemes are running in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

Schemes and projects tracked for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu include UT Merger Implementation, Silvassa Smart City. Some were started by earlier governments.