Narayan Rane

Narayan Rane is an Indian politician. He is the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Government of India.

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Narayan Rane Biography

Narayan Rane, born on April 10, 1952, in Konkan, is a seasoned Indian politician with a rich and diverse career spanning several decades.

In 1985, Rane commenced his political journey as a Municipal Councillor in the Chembur area of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. He then transitioned into state-level politics, becoming a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2014.

Rane's political prowess saw him assume various ministerial roles within the Maharashtra state government. Notably, he served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from February 1 to October 17, 1999. His tenure also included significant positions such as Minister of Revenue, Minister of Industries, and Minister of Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries.

From October 1999 to July 2005, Rane held the position of Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

In 2005, Rane once again took up the mantle of Minister of Revenue in the Maharashtra government, a position he held until December 2008. His contributions extended beyond state politics as he was elected to the Rajya Sabha in April 2018.

Rane's commitment to public service led to his appointment as Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises from July 7, 2021. Prior to this, he served on various committees, including the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Committee on Agriculture.

Outside politics, Rane has been actively involved in sports, representing the Department of Income Tax in cricket from 1971 to 1984. He enjoys cricket, travelling, and reading.

In his personal life, Rane is married to Neelam, with whom he has been blessed with two sons.

Narayan Rane Personal Life

Full Name	Narayan Rane
Date of Birth	10 Apr 1952 (Age 73)
Place of Birth	Konkan, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	10th Pass
Profession	Agriculturalist and Businessman
Father's Name	Tatu Sitaram Rane
Mother's Name	Laxmibai Tatu Rane
Spouse's Name	Neelam
Spouse's Profession	Business
Children	2 Son(s)

Narayan Rane Net Worth

Net Worth

₹55.07 CRORE

ASSETS

₹87.78 CRORE

Liabilities

₹32.71 CRORE

Education Qualification of Narayan Rane

Narayan Rane pursued his 11th-standard education under the Pune Divisional Board.

Political Timeline of Narayan Rane

2021: He has been serving as a Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises since July.
2019: He served as a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports from October 2019 to July 2021.
2018: He joined the Bharatiya Janta Party and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in April. Then he served as a member of the Committee on Agriculture from September 2018 to July 2021.
2017: He quit the grand old party and launched the Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha.
2016: He served as a member of the Maharashtra State Legislative Council from July 2016 to September 2017.
2010: He served as a Minister of Industries, Ports, Employment and Self Employment in the Government of Maharashtra from 2010 to 2014.
2009: He served as the Minister of Industries for the Government of Maharashtra from February to November. Additionally, he served as a Minister of Revenue in the Government of Maharashtra from November 2009 to November 2010. Also, he served as a Minister of Revenue in the Khar Lands and Rehabilitation and Relief Work Earthquake Rehabilitation in the Government of Maharashtra from November 2009 to 2010.
2005: He served as the Minister of Revenue for the Government of Maharashtra from August 2005 to December 2008.
2003: Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena, Konkan Region and State of Goa Appointed as leader of Shiv Sena. Joined the I.N.C. in July 2005.
1999: He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from February 1st to October 17th. He served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from October 1999 to July 2005.
1997: Played a major part in the victory of Shiv Sena and B.J.P. in Zila Parishad elections for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg held in March 1997districts.
1996: He assumed the role of Minister for Revenue, Rehabilitation, Khar Lands, and Ports in the Government of Maharashtra.
1995: He held the position of Cabinet Minister for Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries in the Government of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1996.
1992: In-charge Leader of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.
1991: He served as a member of the Irrigation Committee in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly between 1991 and 1993. Additionally, he served as a member of the Panchayat Raj Committee in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1995.
1990: He was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2014.
1988: Chairman of BEST Committee from 1988 to 1991. President of Maharashtra Housing Board Federation Union, Subhash Nagar, Chembur.
1987: General Secretary of BEST Kamgar Sena from 1987 to 1996. In-charge Leader of Gadchiroli District from 1987 to 1990.
1985: Municipal Councillor for Chembur, Mumbai Municipal, 1985-1991. Member of Tree Authority Committee, Mumbai Municipal Corporation, 1985-1991. Member of Nair Hospital Advisory Committee in Mumbai Municipal Corporation, 1985-1991.

Narayan Rane Early Life

1984: Appointed as Shiv Sena Shakha Pramukh in the Chembur area.
1971: Served in the Income Tax Department, Government of India, 1971-1984.

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