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Mansukh Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya

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.

Mansukh Mandaviya Biography

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.

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Mansukh Mandaviya Personal Life

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 [email protected]
Website mansukhmandaviya.in
Social Handles Social Handles:

Mansukh Mandaviya Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹2.64 CRORE
ASSETS:₹2.79 CRORE
Liabilities: ₹15.22 LAKHS

Disclaimer: The information relating to the candidate is an archive based on the self-declared affidavit filed at the time of elections. The current status may be different. For the latest on the candidate kindly refer to the affidavit filed by the candidate with the Election Commission of India in the recent election.

Education Qualification of Mansukh Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya completed a B.A. in Political Science from Bhavnagar University in 2014. He further obtained a postgraduate degree in Political Science from the same institution in 2016. He also has a Doctorate of Philosophy degree (PhD), on the subject of ‘Role of Gram Vidhyapiths (Rural schools) in Community Development and Future Challenges’, in the field of Political Science, from the Gujarat Institute of Development and Research, Ahmedabad.

Interesting Facts about Mansukh Mandaviya

In 2002, at the age of 28, he got elected to serve as the youngest MLA in Gujarat.

Political Timeline of Mansukh Mandaviya

2021 - Incumbent
  • Mansukh Mandaviya was promoted to the cabinet rank and appointed as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare as Prime Minister Modi reshuffled his cabinet on July 7, 2021.
2019
  • He was inducted into Modi's cabinet as MoS (independent charge) of the ministry of shipping; and Mos in the ministry of chemicals and fertilizers.
2014
  • Member, National Welfare Board for Seafarers and Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.
2012
  • Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas.
2012
  • He was elected to Rajya Sabha.
2002
  • He contested and won Palitana assemby seat and defeated INC candiadte Vegad Karshanbhai by a margin of 2416 votes.

Mansukh Mandaviya Achievements

1. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya got a special recognition from UNICEF for helping women's health and giving out 10 crore sanitary pads through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

2. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya received the Economic Times Awards 2022 in the Business Reformer category for handling COVID-19 after the Delta variant and leading a successful vaccination campaign in India.

3. The Indian Express, a big newspaper in India, listed Dr Mansukh Mandaviya as one of the 100 Most Powerful Indians in 2022 and 2023. They put him at number 25 and 27 for boosting COVID-19 vaccination and making healthcare better in general.
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