title: Pandu Naik
text: # 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.
  
  ## 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.
  
  ## 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.
  
  ## 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
  