Bhupender Yadav

Bhupender Yadav is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, largely credited for his work in party organisation, Parliamentary affairs, and administration of the Union government. He is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament from Rajasthan, and has been a holder of ministerial portfolios at the national level.

He is popularly known for his association with labour reforms, environmental policy, and the BJP's internal affairs. Presently (2025), he is one of the most influential senior Union Cabinet Ministers and an important central strategist in the BJP.

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Bhupender Yadav Net Worth

Bhupender Yadav Biography

Bhupender Yadav, the current Union Cabinet Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Indian Government, also holds the position of National General Secretary of the BJP.

Born on June 30, 1969, in Ajmer, Rajasthan to Shri Kadam Singh, he has been a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Rajasthan since 2012. Before entering politics, Yadav practised law, serving as an Advocate in the Supreme Court and as a Government Counsel for significant Commissions.

Yadav is a co-author of the Supreme Court on Forest Conservation, published by Universal Law Publisher in 2005. He also demonstrated his literary inclination by contributing articles to legal magazines like 'Nyayapravah' and various leading newspapers and magazines.

Apart from his political and legal career, Yadav has a keen interest in poetry and literature. He even runs a programme named, e-libraries for village children. Additionally, he finds solace in doing Yoga.

On a personal front, he married Babita Yadav in 1996, with whom he has two daughters, Pragya and Shubha Yadav. His net worth is recorded at Rs 1,24,85,915.

Bhupender Yadav Personal Life

Full Name	Bhupender Yadav
Date of Birth	30 Jun 1969 (Age 56)
Place of Birth	Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Advocate and Politician
Father's Name	Kadam Singh
Mother's Name	Santra Devi
Spouse's Name	Babita Yadav
Spouse's Profession	Advocate
Children	2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu

Bhupender Yadav Net Worth

Net Worth

₹84.41 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹1.25 CRORE

Liabilities

₹40.45 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Bhupender Yadav

Bhupender Yadav studied B.A. (Hons.) and LL.B. Govt. College Ajmer (University of Ajmer) in 1993 and 1989 respectively.

Interesting Facts about Bhupender Yadav

Bhupender Yadav is the author of book titled - The Rise of the BJP: The Making of the World's Largest Political Party.

Political Timeline of Bhupender Yadav

2024: He contested and won the Alwar seat in the 18th Lok Sabha elections on the BJP ticket. Subsequently, he took charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.
2022 : In November, he became the Member of the Business Advisory Committee.
2021 : From July 7, 2021, onwards, he has taken on the roles of Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as well as Minister of Labour and Employment. Additionally, in June and July 2021, he served as a member of Working Group-IV (Finance) of the Committee on Public Accounts.
2020 : From April 2021 to July 2021, he served as a member of the Committee on Rules. Starting from November 2022 onwards, he continued his role as a member of the Committee on Rules. Additionally, from August 2020 to July 2021, he served as the Convenor of the Working Group- (Civil) of the Public Accounts Committee.
2019 : From September 2019 to July 2021, served as the Chairperson of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. From December 2019 to July 2021, he served as a member of the Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. Additionally, from November 2019 to February 2020, he chaired the Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha on the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. Furthermore, from October 2019 to July 2021, he was a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Finance and from September 2019 to July 2021, he served as a member of the Committee on Home Affairs.
2018 : From October 2018 to July 2021, HE served as a member of the General Purposes Committee. Additionally, in April 2018, he was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha for his second term.
2017 : From September 2017 to May 2019, served as the Chairperson of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. Additionally, chaired the Joint Committee on the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 from August 2017 to August 2018. Acted as a member of the Content Advisory Committee of Rajya Sabha Television from May 2017 to May 2019. Furthermore, served as the Chairman of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Third Amendment) Bill, 2017 from April to July 2017.
2016 : From August 2016 to July 2021, served as a Member on the Committee on Public Accounts. Additionally, chaired various committees and served as a member on others including the Committee on Commerce, General Purposes Committee, Committee of Transport, Tourism and Culture, Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016, and Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015, during different periods between January 2016 and July 2017.
2015 : From March to August 2015, served as Chairperson of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on three significant bills: the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015 (March); the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amendment) Bill, 2014 (May to July); and the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013 (December 2015 to August 2016).
2014 : From December 2014 to February 2015, served as Chairperson of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2014. Additionally, held positions as a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence from September 2014 to May 2019, the Committee on Industry from September 2014 to July 2016, and the Business Advisory Committee from June 2014 to July 2021.
2012 : His political journey began in April 2012 when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha. From June to November 2012, he served as a member of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011, and concurrently held membership on the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. Additionally, from May 2012 to May 2014 and again from September 2014 to July 2016, he was a member of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.

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