Anandiben M Patel

Anandiben‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ M. Patel is a senior Indian politician and administrator, who is known for her multiple stints as the Governor of various Indian states. She was the inaugural woman Chief Minister of Gujarat, and after that, she took over the gubernatorial functions in Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh before being named the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

She is recognized for her lifelong connection with the Bharatiya Janata Party and her participation in the administration of the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌state.

By Rashmi | Friday, January 23, 2026, 12:11:10 PM [IST]

Anandiben M Patel Biography

Anandiben‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Patel came into this world in 1941 in Kharod village of Vijapur taluka in Mehsana district of Gujarat. Her father, Jethabhai, was a schoolteacher, and she grew up in a family that valued education and learning more than material wealth and was symbolized by Saraswati (Goddess of Wisdom). She started her career as a teacher, and later, when she went into politics and took up public work in the education sector, her background influenced her strongly.

She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1987 and entered politics. After working with people at the grassroots level and also in local administration, she was finally elected to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. While serving as Cabinet Minister for Education, the Gujarat government, she was involved in extensive reforms to education in schools and teacher training, and she also took part in the restructuring of administration in the education sector.

Anandiben was made Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time in 2014. This was a landmark event in the history of the state of Gujarat. Her term was marked by a focus on industrial growth, women-centred welfare schemes, expansion of infrastructure, and the continuation of the projects for development that had been started by the previous administrations. She resigned from the post in 2016.

In 2018, she was made the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and took over from Om Prakash Kohli. Later, she also got the additional charge of Chhattisgarh. The following year, she was appointed Governor of Uttar Pradesh, a state that has been a major center of political activity in the country.

An extra charge as Governor of Tripura was given to her in 2020 when she was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She held this responsibility until 2021, after which a full-time Governor was ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌appointed.

Anandiben M Patel Personal Life

Full Name	Anandiben M Patel
Date of Birth	21 Nov 1941 (Age 84)
Place of Birth	Kharod
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Politician, teacher
Father's Name	Jethabhai Patel
Mother's Name	Menaben Patel
Spouse's Name	Mafatlal Patel
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu

Anandiben M Patel Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.82 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.82 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Anandiben M Patel

She has studied M.Sc, B.Ed and M.Ed from Gujarat University.

Interesting Facts about Anandiben M Patel

She was the first woman chief minister of the state. She admitted to N.M. High School for her high school studies which had only three girl students. She was an athlete and remained a district level champion for three consecutive years. She was awarded "Veer Bala" award in Mehsana for her outstanding achievement in athletics. She joined Mahila Vikas Gruh for the upliftment of women as her first job, where she taught vocational courses to more than 50 widows.

Political Timeline of Anandiben M Patel

2019 : Anandiben Patel took oath as Uttar Pradesh governor.
2018 : Governor of Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh replacing Om Prakash Kohli who was holding the additional charge since September 2016. She also became the Governor of Chhattisgarh in August 2018, holding the additional charge due to the death of the previous governor Balram Das Tandon.
2017 : In 2017 assembly elections Anandiben did not contest. In place of her, Patel Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant successfully contested from Ghatlodiya seat.
2014 : Patel took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Gujarat succeeding Narendra Modi, after the latter was elected as Prime Minister of India following the victory of BJP in the Indian general election, 2014. Patel was the first female Chief Minister of Gujarat. She served in this post till 7 August 2016.
2012 : Patel contested and won from Ghatlodiya constituency in the 2012 elections. She won the election with a margin of more than 175,000 votes against Patel Rameshbhai Prahladbhai (Dudhwala) of INC. This margin was highest in the election. She continued as the cabinet minister of Road and Building, Revenue, Urban Development, and Urban Housing, Disaster Management and Capital Projects.
2007 : She was elected to Gujarat assembly again from Patan by defeating Kantilal Nanalal Patel of Congress Party. She continued as a cabinet minister and was assigned to Roads & Building and Revenue in her third term.
2002 : Patel contested her second assembly election from Patan assembly constituency and was elected. She defeated Kantilal Nanalal Patel of Congress Party. Also, She continued as a cabinet minister for education in her second term.
1998 : She contested her first assembly election from Mandal assembly constituency and won, becoming the cabinet minister for education under the Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel.
1994 : She became an MP of Rajya Sabha for Gujarat. As an MP, she participated in the Fourth World Women's Conference at Beijing (China) in 1994�95, representing India.
1992 : Patel's first notable work was during a spread of bird flu in the Viramgam district, where she spent weeks helping local citizens and appealing to government officials to take strong action.
1987 : Anandiben Patel's entered into politics when during a school picnic she jumped in the Sardar Sarovar reservoir to save two girls who were drowning, for which she received a president's bravery award. Impressed by Patel's heroism, BJP top cadre suggested Anandiben Patel to join the party. At first, she was hesitant in joining the party, but on persuasion by Narendra Modi and Keshubhai Patel, she joined BJP as the Gujarat Pradesh Mahila Morcha President.

Anandiben M Patel Early Life

1967: Patel worked as the teacher at Mohiniba Kanya Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad from 1967 to 1970. She taught science and mathematics to higher secondary students. Later, she became the school's principal.

Anandiben M Patel Achievements

Felicitated with Governor's Award for best teacher in Gujarat (1988), President's Award for the best teacher (1989), 'Sardar Patel' Award by Patel Jagruti Mandal, Mumbai (1999), 'Vidya Gaurav' Award by Shri Tapodhan Brahman Vikas Mandal (2000) and 'Patidar Shiromani' Award by the Patel community (2005). Also, she was felicitated with Gallantry Award for rescuing two girls of Mohinaba Girls' school from drowning at Navagam reservoir in Narmada. She was the winner of Charumati Yoddha Award (Jyotisangh), Ahmedabad. and Ambubhai Purani Vyayam Vidyalay Award (Rajpipala).
Special honour bestowed by Dharati Vikas Mandal for Women's Upliftment Campaign.
'Veerbala' award for ranking first in Mahesana District school sports event.

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