Anbumani Ramadoss

Anbumani Ramadoss is a prominent Indian politician, medical doctor, and public figure from Tamil Nadu. He is currently serves as the President of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). He previously held the portfolio of Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare in the First Manmohan Singh ministry from 2004 to 2009, and was also elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from the Dharmapuri constituency.

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Anbumani Ramadoss Biography

Born on 9 October 1968, in Puducherry, Anbumani Ramadoss is the son of Dr. S. Ramadoss, the founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). He completed his SSLC from Montfort Boys Higher Secondary School, Yercaud in 1984, and his higher secondary education from St. Ann's Higher Secondary School, Tindivanam in 1986. He pursued his medical degree, an MBBS, from Madras Medical College. After his graduation, he served as a medical practitioner for about one and a half years in Nallalam, a village near Tindivanam. In 2003, he furthered his education by undertaking a course on macro-economics at the London School of Economics. Anbumani Ramadoss formally entered politics through the Pattali Makkal Katchi, where he served as the youth wing president. His political career saw a significant rise in 2004 when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha and subsequently appointed as the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare in the UPA government, becoming one of the youngest cabinet ministers at the age of 35. During his tenure as Health Minister (2004-2009), he initiated several groundbreaking public health reforms, including the establishment of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in 2005, stringent regulations against tobacco products, and the introduction of the 108 emergency ambulance service. He also played a role in setting up institutions like the Public Health Foundation of India and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). In 2014, Anbumani Ramadoss was elected as a Member of Parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha from the Dharmapuri constituency. He contested the 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from the Pennagaram constituency but was defeated. In 2019, he again contested and lost the Lok Sabha elections from Dharmapuri. Despite electoral setbacks, he remained active in public life and the PMK. In May 2022, he was elevated to the position of President of the Pattali Makkal Katchi. Anbumani Ramadoss is also known for leading the environmental NGO 'Pasumai Thaayagam' and advocating for causes such as water management, environmental protection, and prohibition.

Anbumani Ramadoss Personal Life

Full Name	Anbumani Ramadoss
Date of Birth	09 Oct 1968 (Age 57)
Place of Birth	Pondicherry,
Party Name	Pattali Makkal Katchi
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Politician, Medical Doctor
Father's Name	Shri S. Ramadoss
Mother's Name	Smt. Saraswathy Ramadoss
Spouse's Name	Smt. Sowmiya Anbumani
Spouse's Profession	Businesswoman, Managing Director of Makkal TV, Environmental Activist
Children	3 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Vanniyar
Website	http://www.anbumani4cm.com/

Anbumani Ramadoss Net Worth

Net Worth

₹27.24 CRORE

ASSETS

₹31.44 CRORE

Liabilities

₹4.19 CRORE

Education Qualification of Anbumani Ramadoss

SSLC from Montfort Boys Higher Secondary School, Yercaud (1984). Higher Secondary from St. Ann's Higher Secondary School, Tindivanam (1986). MBBS from Madras Medical College. Course on macro-economics from London School of Economics (2003).

Interesting Facts about Anbumani Ramadoss

Dr. Anbumani was the president of Tamil Nadu Badminton Association
He represented Madras Race Club as a badminton player for 15 years
His favourite Pastime and Recreation is fishing

Political Timeline of Anbumani Ramadoss

2022: Elevated as the President of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on 22 May.
2019: Contested the Lok Sabha elections from the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency and faced defeat.
2018: He is currently a Member of the Indian Parliament from Dharmapuri constituency, holding office since 16 May 2014.
2016: Anbumani was declared as the Chief Ministerial Candidate from PMK for the 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. He contested from Pennagaram and lost by 18,446 vote.
2015: On 6 October 2015, Anbumani offered to quit the NDA if his decision could help find a permanent solution to the problems of the Sri Lankan Tamils.
2014: On May 2014, he was elected to 16th lok sabha. He became a Member of Parliament from Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency in 2014 as a part of the NDA with Bharatiya Janata Party. Also in the same year he became the Member of Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House. In addition to this, he was committee member on Rural Development and Ministry of Home Affairs.
2005: As the Union Health Minister, Anbumani established the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in 2005 to provide primary health care to the women and children living in the rural parts of India.
2004: In 2004, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha. On 22 May 2004, Anbumani became as the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India till the year 2009.
: Anbumani joined Pattali Makkal Katchi, founded by his father and became the youth wing president.

Anbumani Ramadoss Early Life

2003: In 2003, Anbumani did a course on macro-economics from the London School of Economics.
1986: He finished his higher secondary in 1986 from St. Ann's Higher Secondary School, Tindivanam
1984: Anbumani completed his SSLC from Montfort Boys Higher Secondary School, Yercaud in 1984.
Early 90's: He completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College. He spent a year and a half stint serving as a medical practitioner at Nallalam, a small village near Trindivanam.

Anbumani Ramadoss Achievements

In credit of his impeccable service to the world of Indian healthcare, He was awarded with the Luther L. Terry Award by the American Cancer Society in 2006
The World Health Organisation honored Anbumani with the WHO Director General’s Special Award for Leadership and the WHO Director General’s Special Award for Tobacco Control in 2007.
The Rotary club of Madras in 2008 presented Anbumani with a ‘For the sake of Honor’ award
The General Secretary of United Nations Ban Ki-moon described him as a ‘public health champion’
President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented him with a memento of appreciation on 29 March 2014 at the inauguration of Rotary International’s Polio-Free Conclave 2014 in New Delhi.
The Rotary club of Madras presented Anbumani with a ‘For the sake of Honour' award in recognition of his contribution to tobacco control and rural healthcare in 2008.
Anbumani initiated a National Alcohol Policy for the first time in India and advocated for 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi to be observed as World No-Alcohol day.

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