Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma is an Indian politician, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. Notably, he holds the position of Deputy Leader of the opposition in the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Prior to this, he had the privilege of serving as a Union Cabinet Minister in the Government of India.

By Zainab Ashraf | Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 02:55:43 PM [IST]

Anand Sharma Biography

Anand Sharma was born on January 5, 1953, in Shimla to P.A. Sharma and Rani Sharma.

His political journey began in April 1984 when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Since then, he has held various significant positions both in Parliament and in the government.

In terms of his legislative roles, from April 2004 to August 2004, he served as a member of the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament and also contributed as a member of the Press Council of India.

During his tenure in Parliament, he actively participated in numerous committees. He was a member of the Committee on Government Assurances from 1988 to 1990, and from 1986 to 1989, he served on the Panel of Vice-Chairmen in the Rajya Sabha. Furthermore, his involvement extended to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Lok Pal Bill from 1985 to 1988 and the Committee on Petitions in the Rajya Sabha from 1984 to 1986.

In his ministerial capacities, Anand Sharma held several important portfolios. He served as Minister of Textiles twice, with additional charges, from July 12, 2011, to June 17, 2013, and from April 3, 2014, to May 26, 2014. He was also Minister of Commerce and Industry from May 22, 2009, to May 26, 2014. Earlier, he held the position of Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with additional charge from October 18, 2008, to May 22, 2009, and Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs from January 29, 2006, to May 22, 2009.

Anand Sharma, in addition to his political career, has also made significant contributions as an editor and author. In 2007, he edited "Gandhian Way: Peace, Nonviolence, and Empowerment" for the Indian National Congress. He continued his editorial work with "Journey of a Nation: Indian National Congress: 125 years" in 2010, followed by "Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru: A Life Dedicated to the Nation - 125 years" in 2016. His editorial endeavors extended to "India's Indira - A Centennial Tribute" in 2017.

Beyond his professional engagements, Anand Sharma enjoys various pastimes. Cricket, hiking, and traveling are among his favorite activities. He also finds pleasure in reading books on philosophy and history, as well as indulging in Indian and Western classical music.

On a personal front, Anand Sharma married Dr. Zenobia Sharma, and together, they are blessed with two sons. As of now, his net worth stands at Rs 16,81,60,425.

Anand Sharma Personal Life

Full Name	Anand Sharma
Date of Birth	05 Jan 1953 (Age 73)
Place of Birth	Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Lawyer
Father's Name	Late P.A. Sharma
Mother's Name	Prabha Rani Sharma
Spouse's Name	Dr. Zenobia Sharma
Spouse's Profession	Non practicing Doctor
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu

Anand Sharma Net Worth

Net Worth

₹16.82 CRORE

ASSETS

₹16.82 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma pursued his B.A. and LL.B. from the Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.

Political Timeline of Anand Sharma

2024: INC Contestant from the Kangra seat in the 18th Lok Sabha election.
2019: Chairperson, Committee on Home Affairs, Sept. 2019 - April 2022. Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of External Affairs, Oct. 2019 - April 2022.
2018: Member, Committee on Ethics, April 2018 - April 2022; Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit, Dec. 2018 - May 2019.
2017: Member, General Purposes Committee, March 2017 - April 2022; Member, Joint Committee on the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017, Aug. 2017 - May 2019; Member, Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, Sept.-Nov. 2017; Chairperson, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests, Sept. 2017 - May 2019; Member, Business Advisory Committee, Dec. 2017 - April 2022.
2016: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (fourth term); Member, Committee on Defence, May 2016 - July 2016; Member, Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security; Interest and recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, May 2016 - July 2016; Member, Committee of Privileges, Sept. 2016 - April 2022; Chairperson, Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, Sept. 2016 - Aug. 2017.
2015: Member, Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015, Jan. - April 2016.
2014: Minister of Textiles (Additional Charge), 3 April 2014 - 26 May 2014; Member, Committee on External Affairs, 1-25 Sept. 2014; Member, Committee on Defence, Oct. 2014 - Aug. 2015; Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008, Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2014.
2013: Member, Parliamentary Forum on Artisans and Craftspeople, April 2013 - May 2014.
2011: Minister of Textiles (Additional Charge), 12 July 2011 - 17 June 2013.
2010: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (third term).
2009: Minister of Commerce and Industry, 22 May 2009 - 26 May 2014.
2008: Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Additional Charge), 18 Oct. 2008 - 22 May 2009.
2006: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, 29 Jan. 2006 - 22 May 2009.
2004: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term); Member, Committee on Defence, Aug. 2004 - Jan. 2006; Member, Business Advisory Committee, Aug. 2004 - July 2006.
1988: Member, Committee on Government Assurances, 1988-90; Member, Press Council of India; Member, Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament.
1986: Panel of Vice-Chairmen, Rajya Sabha, 1986-89.
1985: Member, Joint Parliamentary Committee on Lok Pal Bill, 1985-88.
1984: Elected to Rajya Sabha Member, Committee on Petitions, Rajya Sabha, 1984-86.

Anand Sharma Early Life

2014: Leader of Indian delegation to International Conference to commemorate 125th Birth Anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, New Delhi, November 2014.
2012: Nominated to represent the Government of India and the Indian National Congress at the Centenary Celebrations of African National Congress held at Bloemfontein, Johannesburg in January 2012.
2008: Leader of Indian delegation to India-Africa Forum Summit, April 2008.
2007: Secretary-General of the Conference commemorating the Centenary of Satyagraha, New Delhi, 29-30 January 2007; Leader of Indian delegation to Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) Summit, Kampala, Uganda, November 2007.
2001: Leader of the Indian National Congress delegation to the UK; Leader of Indian delegation to National Committee of United Nations World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance; Leader of Indian National Congress delegation to the Labour Party Meeting at Bournemouth, U.K
2000: Leader of Indian delegation to Governing Body, Action for Autism, New Delhi.
1998: Leader of the Indian National Congress delegation to South Africa.
1995: Leader of the Indian delegation to the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies; Leader of the Indian delegation to Synergy Group of Education; Leader of Indian delegation to Indian National Sub Commission for UNESCO, 1995-1997.
1994: Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Observer for South African Transition Process and Elections, 1994.
1991: Leader of the Indian delegation to ANC Conference, Durban, South Africa.
1990: Leader of Indian National Congress delegation to meet Mr Nelson Mandela.
1988: President, Himachal Pradesh Amateur Athletic Association, 1988-1993; Chairperson, National Preparatory Committee for ‘Nelson Mandela-Freedom at 70’ Campaign, 1988.
1987: Chairperson, World Youth Action Against Apartheid, 1987-1994.
1982: Leader of Indian delegation to U.S.S.R. and G.D.R.
1981: Secretary, Indian Youth Congress, 1981-1984.
1977: President, Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress, 1977-1981.
1975: Secretary, National Students Union of India, 1975-1978.
1973: Secretary, Himachal Pradesh University Students’ Council; Member, Himachal Pradesh University, Senate, 1973-1976.
1972: President of Students Union, R.P.C.S.D.B. College, Shimla.

Anand Sharma Achievements

Conferred “The Order of the Companion of Volta”, a top Ghanaian civilian award in recognition of his contribution to South-South Cooperation.
Honoured with the ‘Commander of the National Order of Merit’, the highest civilian award by the President of Ivory Coast.
Moved India’s resolution in the U.N General Assembly declaring 2nd October-Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary as International Day of Non-Violence.
Convened a WTO Ministerial meeting in New Delhi, in September 2010.
Actively associated with the India-Africa Forum Summit and also with IBSA-BRICS Summit.
Attended India-EU Summits in Helsinki, Brussels, and New Delhi.
Attended XII Assembly of the World Federation of Democratic Youth, Hungary, 1986.
Attended International Conference of the ANC at Arusha, Tanzania, 1987.
Attended International Conference on Children, Repression, and the Law in Apartheid South Africa, Harare Session, 1987.
Attended International Conference on Namibia at Melbourne, 1989.
Attended VIII E.N.D. Convention on ‘Disarmament and Developments’ at Gastiez, Spain, 1989.
Attended IV International Conference Against Apartheid in Sport at Stockholm, 1990.
Attended ANC Conference, Durban, South Africa, 1991.
Attended International Conference on Southern Africa in London, June 1993.
Attended 28th General Conference of UNESCO, Paris, November 1995.
Attended International Seminar on political parties from developing countries held in Beijing, May 2001.
Attended Labour Party Meeting at Bournemouth, U.K., 2003.
Attended India-EU summit in Helsinki, in October 2006.
Nominated to represent the Government of India and the Indian National Congress at the Centenary Celebrations of African National Congress held at Bloemfontein, Johannesburg in January 2012.

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