Dr. M. Mathiventhan

Dr. M. Mathiventhan is an Indian politician and medical doctor from Tamil Nadu serving as an MLA from the Rasipuram constituency since 2021. A member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), he was initially appointed Minister for Tourism Development and later designated Minister for Forests in the Tamil Nadu government.

As of March 2026, he is contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly election from the Rasipuram constituency, continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.

By Rashmi | Thursday, April 2, 2026, 03:32:29 PM [IST]

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Dr. M. Mathiventhan Achievements
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Dr. M. Mathiventhan Net Worth

Dr. M. Mathiventhan Biography

Dr M. Mathiventhan was born on 25 December 1984 in Tamil Nadu. He holds MBBS and MD degrees in general medicine, having studied at Annamalai University, and practised as a medical doctor in Rasipuram before entering politics. He is married to Dr Sivaranjini, and the couple have one daughter. His father is Mayavan.

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Mathiventhan contested from the Rasipuram (SC) constituency as a DMK candidate and defeated former minister V. Saroja, securing his first legislative term. His victory marked his transition from medicine to active public service.

Following his election in 2021, he was appointed Minister for Tourism Development in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet under Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, where he engaged in initiatives to boost tourism and related state development programs.

In a December 2022 cabinet reshuffle, Mathiventhan was re-assigned as Minister for Forests, taking on responsibility for forest conservation, environmental policy, and related initiatives within the state government.

As of 2026, he continues in this ministerial role, working on eco-tourism projects and forest conservation schemes.

Dr. M. Mathiventhan Personal Life

Full Name	Dr. M. Mathiventhan
Place of Birth	Tamil Nadu
Party Name	Bdmk
Education	M.B.B.S., M. D.,
Father's Name	Mayavan
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Dr. Sivaranjini
Spouse's Profession	Doctor
Children	1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Dr. M. Mathiventhan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹3.01 CRORE

ASSETS

₹5.22 CRORE

Liabilities

₹2.21 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Dr. M. Mathiventhan

Political Timeline of Dr. M. Mathiventhan

2026 March: Contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly election from the Rasipuram Assembly constituency, continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.
2024-2026: Continues as MLA and Minister for Forests, implementing environmental and eco-tourism initiatives across Tamil Nadu.
2022: Re-designated Minister for Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu.
2021: Elected MLA from Rasipuram (SC), Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (DMK).
May 7, 2021: Appointed Minister for Tourism Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Dr. M. Mathiventhan Achievements

- Professionally trained as a medical doctor (MBBS, MD) before entering politics.
- Defeated a high-profile incumbent minister in his first election.
- Recognised in 2025 with honours at a civic awards event as a “dynamic leader of Tamil Nadu politics.”
- Successfully contested and won theRasipuram Assembly seat (2021), defeating a former minister.
- Appointed Minister for Tourism Development, contributing to state tourism initiatives.
- Re-assigned as Minister for Forests, leading forest policy, conservation, and eco-tourism work in Tamil Nadu.

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