Anurag Singh Thakur

Anurag Singh Thakur is a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of Parliament from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

A five-term Lok Sabha MP, he has held key positions in the Union Government, including Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs and later Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports.

He has also served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). As of 2026, he remains a prominent BJP parliamentarian representing Himachal Pradesh at the national level.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 11:32:17 AM [IST]

Anurag Singh Thakur Biography

Anurag Singh Thakur is an Indian politician currently serving as the Union Cabinet Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs and Sports, a role he has held since July 7, 2021. He is a four-term Member of Parliament representing the Hamirpur constituency in Himachal Pradesh.
Anurag Singh Thakur was born to Prem Kumar Dhumal and Sheela Devi in Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) on 24-Oct-1974

Thakur's political career began in May 2008 when he was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in a bye-election. He was re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 and to the 16th Lok Sabha in May 2014.

During his third term, he served on the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power and held various significant positions, including membership on the Business Advisory Committee and the Committee on Public Accounts. He also chaired the Standing Committee on Information Technology from September 2014 to May 2019.

Thakur was a member of the General Purposes Committee and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from January 2015 to May 2019. He was also part of the Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.

In May 2019, he was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha and served as the Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs from May 30, 2019, to July 7, 2021.

His special interests include the development of sports, the promotion of social and cultural values, children's welfare, and youth development. He is also committed to the upliftment and welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes, promoting the Hindi language, advancing agriculture and horticulture, and protecting the environment.

Thakur holds significant positions in sports administration. He is the President of the State Rifle Association, Himachal Pradesh, and serves as the General Secretary of both the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association and Hockey Himachal Pradesh. Additionally, he is an Executive Member of the Indian Olympic Association.

As of 2026, Anurag Singh Thakur continues to serve as Member of Parliament from Hamirpur and remains an influential national leader within the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Anurag Singh Thakur Personal Life

Full Name	Anurag Singh Thakur
Date of Birth	24 Oct 1974 (Age 51)
Place of Birth	Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Businessperson, Social Activist & at Present Member of Lok Sabha & Union Cabinet Minister of Information & Broadcasting & Youth Affairs & Sports
Father's Name	Prem Kumar Dhumal
Mother's Name	Sheela Devi
Spouse's Name	Sheffali Thakur
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Rajput
Website	anuragthakur.in

Anurag Singh Thakur Net Worth

Net Worth

₹10.83 CRORE

ASSETS

₹12.27 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.44 CRORE

Education Qualification of Anurag Singh Thakur

Anurag Singh Thakur earned his BA from Doaba College, Jalandhar, affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, in 1994.

Interesting Facts about Anurag Singh Thakur

Thakur is one of the youngest Parliamentarians in India today and received the Best Young Parliamentarian Award in 2011.

At the age of 25, Anurag Singh Thakur became the youngest President of the Himachal Pradesh State Cricket Association.

A year later, in 2001, he became the youngest national selector for the Indian Junior Cricket Teams at the age of 26.

Political Timeline of Anurag Singh Thakur

2025-2026: He continues to serve as a Member of Parliament and remains active in national political affairs.
2024: He was elected from the Hamirpur seat in the 18th Lok Sabha election.
2021: In the cabinet reshuffle, Anurag Singh Thakur was promoted to the cabinet rank and appointed as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
2019: He was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for the fourth term from Harimpur Lok Sabha constituency where he defeated Ram Lal Thakur of INC by a margin of over 300000 votes. He was appointed as a Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2015: He was a Member of the General Purposes Committee from Jan 2015 to May 2019. He also served as a member of the Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 from May 2015 to May 2019.
2014: He was re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha for the 3rd term. He defeated Rajinder Singh Rana of Congress Party by 98,403 votes. He served as a member of the Business Advisory Committee from June 2014 to May 2019. Additionally, he served as a member of the Committee on Public Accounts. Furthermore, he served as a Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Information Technology from Sep 2014 to May 2019. Lastly, he was made a member of the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2009: He was re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha for the 2nd term. He defeated Narinder Thakur of the Congress Party by 72,732 votes. On 31 August, he was appointed as a Member of the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Member and was selected as a member of the Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Power.
2008: He was Elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in a bye-election by defeating O.P. Ratan of the Congress Party by 1,74,666 votes.

Election Results of Anurag Singh Thakur

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Hamirpur	Won
2014	Parliament election	MP	Hamirpur	Won
2009	Parliament election	MP	Hamirpur	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Anurag Singh Thakur)

How to contact with Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur's contact number is 09418000981.
What is the date of birth of Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur's date of birth is October 24, 1974.
How old is Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur is 47 years old (As of 2022).
Who is Anurag Thakur's wife?
Sheffali Thakur is the wife of Anurag Thakur.
Who is Anurag Thakur's father?
Prem Kumar Dhumal is the father of Anurag Thakur.
What is the qualification of Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur completed B.A. degree from Doaba College, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Who is the current Minister for Information and Broadcasting?
Anurag Thakur is the current Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
Who is Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur is the current Minister for Information and Broadcasting. Besides, he is a Cricketer, Industrialist and Agriculturist by profession.

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