Mansukh Mandaviya serves as a member of Rajya Sabha being a BJP candidate. He was inducted into Narendra Modi's cabinet as Union Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers and General Secretary of Gujarat State.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya was born to Laxman Bhai and Shamuben in Hanol, Palitana taluka of Bhavnagar district of Gujarat on 1st June 1972.
Active in politics since his youth, Dr Mandaviya served as a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and held positions like State Executive Committee Member and President of the BJP Unit in Palitana. Elected as the youngest MLA in Gujarat in 2002, he later served in various roles within the BJP, including Secretary and General Secretary of the State Unit.
In 2014, he led BJP's High-tech & Mega Membership Drive Campaign in Gujarat, resulting in a significant increase in party membership. At 38, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha from Gujarat and served on numerous standing committees.
Dr Mandaviya organised several Padyatras aimed at social causes such as girl-child education and women empowerment. Notably, he undertook a 123 km Padyatra for promoting girl child education in 2004, followed by a 127 km Padyatra addressing gender discrimination and women empowerment in 2006. In 2019, he organised a 150 km Padyatra coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.
Appointed as the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping, and Chemicals and Fertilizers in 2016, Dr. Mandaviya was re-elected as an MP in the Rajya Sabha in 2018.
In May 2019, he became the Minister of State in the Council of Ministers, Government of India, overseeing Ports, Shipping, Waterways, Chemicals, and Fertilizers. Driven by his commitment to public service, he implemented initiatives to reduce healthcare costs and improve access to essential medicines.
Appointed as the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare in July 2021, Dr. Mandaviya played a pivotal role in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the successful vaccination drive.
As an Executive Board Member for GAVI - The Vaccine Alliance and Chairperson of Stop TB Board Partnership, Dr Mandaviya continues to work towards achieving public health goals, including eliminating tuberculosis from India by 2025. Additionally, he has led various initiatives to strengthen India's healthcare system, prioritize mental health, and upgrade health infrastructure.
Dr. Mandaviya has represented India at numerous international forums and business events, showcasing India's progress and potential on the global stage.
Full Name | Mansukh Mandaviya |
Date of Birth | 01 Jun 1972 (Age 51) |
Place of Birth | Hanol, Distt. Bhavnagar (Gujarat) |
Party Name | Bharatiya Janta Party |
Education | Doctorate |
Profession | Social Worker, Farming and Business |
Father's Name | Lakshmanbhai Jivabhai Mandaviya |
Mother's Name | Shrimati Shamuben |
Spouse's Name | Shrimati Geeta Ben |
Spouse's Profession | House Wife |
Religion | Hindu |
Permanent Address | 44, Sardarnagar, Vadia Road, Palitana, Distt. Bhavnagar, Gujarat. 364270 |
Present Address | 1, Tughlaq Road, New Delhi 110011 |
Contact Number | 9013181970, 9426211670 |
[email protected] | |
Website | mansukhmandaviya.in |
Social Handles | Social Handles: |
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