Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is an Indian politician. He is a Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; and Minister of Rural Development. Furthermore, he is a member of Parliament and a former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.

By Zainab Ashraf | Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 12:51:22 PM [IST]

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Biography

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. He held the portfolios of General Administration, Public Relations, Narmada Valley Development, and Aviation as a state cabinet minister in MP.

Before joining politics, he served the nation as a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteer. He joined the RSS in 1972 at the age of 13. He has been a five-time Member of Parliament from Vidisha Lok Sabha Constituency.

He represents the Budhni constituency in the Sehore district. He also served ABVP in various positions. He was also been a convener of Akhil Bhartiya Keshariya Vahini in the initial days of his political career.

Shivraj is very popular for his women's welfare and empowerment schemes. Gaon ki Beti Yojana, Janani Suraksha Evam Janani Prasav Yojana, Swagatam Laxmi Yojana, Usha Kiran Yojana, Tejaswini, One Stop Crisis Center, Lado Abhiyaan, etc. are the major schemes of his tenure as CM.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, born on March 5th, 1959, in Jait village, Sehore, is the son of Prem Singh Chouhan and Sundar Bai Chouhan. He married Sadhna Singh Chouhan, they are blessed with two sons.

In his childhood days, young Shivraj would spend a lot of time swimming and playing in the serene waters of river Narmada and create a special bond with it. His emotional attachment to the river shows in his efforts to preserve it and her ecosystem.

A man of simple tastes, he finds solace in music, spiritual literature, debates, sightseeing, and movies. Alongside his interests, he is an active social worker, organising religious and cultural activities, and seminars, and arranging marriages for underprivileged girls.

He extends medical aid to the needy, uplifts Harijans, and advocates against injustice. Furthermore, he initiates development schemes for slum areas, promoting social harmony.

Kabaddi, cricket, and volleyball are among his favourite games, and he remains engaged with rural sports institutions, reflecting his commitment to holistic community development.

On a personal note, he married Sadhna Singh Chouhan in 1992 and was blessed with two sons. His net worth stands at Rs 8,98,52,874.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Personal Life

Full Name	Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Date of Birth	05 Mar 1959 (Age 67)
Place of Birth	Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Agriculturist
Father's Name	Prem Singh Chouhan
Mother's Name	Sundar Bai Chouhan
Spouse's Name	Sadhna Singh Chouhan
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	http://www.shivrajsinghchouhan.org/

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹8.34 CRORE

ASSETS

₹8.99 CRORE

Liabilities

₹64.12 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan pursued an M.A. in Philosophy from Barkatullah University, Bhopal.

Interesting Facts about Shivraj Singh Chouhan

In 1988, he challenged the congress government that at least 40 thousand people would stand with him against the ruling party on Oct 7th rally in Bhopal. The district administration made the arrangement accordingly, but around 1 lakh people reached Bhopal to support him.
Kabaddi, cricket, and volleyball are his favorite games. He is associated with various sports institutions in rural areas.

Political Timeline of Shivraj Singh Chouhan

2024 : He contested and won from the Vidisha constituency by defeating Congress' Pratap Bhanu Sharma. Following this victory, he was appointed as a Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; and Minister of Rural Development.
2020 : He was sworn in as the 19th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
2019 : He was appointed as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2018 : Shivraj Singh Chauhan was again elected from Budhni, but BJP lost this election against the Congress Party. So he stepped down as CM, and Kamalnath took charge of him and formed the government under the flagship of the Congress Party.
2013 : He registered a third successive victory in MP and became Chief Minister for the third straight time. He is the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state.
2008 : He led the BJP to its second consecutive victory in assembly elections and assumed the office of the Chief Minister on December 12, 2008.
2006 : He won the by-election to the Assembly from Budhni, from where he began his political journey in 1990.
2005 : He was appointed president of BJP, Madhya Pradesh in 2005. On November 29, 2005, he was elected as the Chief Minister of the state. Furthermore, he served as a Secretary in the Central Election Committee of the BJP.
2004 : Shivraj Singh achieved his fifth consecutive victory in the 14th Lok Sabha, demonstrating significant political resilience. During his tenure, he served on the Committee on Agriculture and the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit. Furthermore, he was a member of the Committee on Ethics. Additionally, he chaired the Housing Committee of Lok Sabha. His roles extended beyond parliamentary duties as he held key positions within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Secretary of the Parliamentary Board, National General Secretary, and President of the Madhya Pradesh BJP.
2000 : National President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, 2000-03. Chairman, House Committee (Lok Sabha). National Secretary, BJP. Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications.
1999 : This was his fourth consecutive win from Vidisha Lok Sabha Seat. He became the Chairman of the House Committee (Lok Sabha) and National Secretary of the Bhartiya Janta Party. Member, Committee on Agriculture, 1999-2000. Member, Committee on Public Undertakings, 1999-2001.
1998 : He was re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (third term). He was a Member of the Committee on Urban and Rural Development and its Sub-Committee on Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment in 1998-99. Additionally, he served as a member of the Committee for Estimates. Furthermore, he served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
1997 : His tenure was extended and he again served as a member of the Committee for Urban and Rural Development from 1997 to 1998. Furthermore, he was appointed as a general secretary of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh.
1996 : He was re-elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Vidisha. During this period he was an active member of various Lok Sabha committees on Urban and Rural Development, and Human Resource Development.
1995 : He served as a Member of the Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House from 1995-96.
1994 : He was appointed as a Member of Hindi Salahkar Samiti from 1994-96.
1993 : He served as a Member of the Committee on Labour and Welfare from 1993-96.
1992 : He became the General Secretary of All India Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). He was appointed as a General Secretary, B.J.P., Madhya Pradesh, 1992-94. He was a member of the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development, 1992-96.
1991 : After Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee resigned from the Vidisha parliamentary seat, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was made BJP candidate and he won the seat becoming one of the youngest MPs. He served as a Convenor, Akhil Bharatiya Keshariya Vahini from 1991 to 1992.
1990 : At the young age of 31, Shivraj was elected to the state legislative assembly from Budhni constituency. He defeated his Congress rival by over 22,000 votes.
1988 : He was elected as president of Yuva Morcha, B.J.P., Madhya Pradesh.
1985 : He served as a General Secretary at the Yuva Morcha, B.J.P., Madhya Pradesh, 1985-88.
1984 : Shivraj Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Madhya Pradesh as a joint secretary. Within a year, he became Joint Secretary.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Early Life

1982: He was a Member of National Executive of the A.B.V.P. from 1982-83.
1980: He served as a general secretary of the ABVP in Madhya Pradesh from 1980-82.
1978: He became Joint Secretary of ABVP in Madhya Pradesh. In 1980 he was promoted to General-Secretary 1980 and then became a National Executive member in 1982.
1977: He joined Swayamsewak and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (R.S.S.). He was the youngest volunteer then. After that, he became Organising-Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarathi Parishad (A.B.V.P.), Bhopal.
1975: At the age of 16, he was elected as the President of the Model Higher Secondary School Students' Union.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Achievements

He was conferred with Suryoday Manavta Seva Sanman on 13 December 2016.
Madhya Pradesh was considered a weak state before 2003. Under Shivraj Singh's leadership, the state has clocked impressive GDP growth. It recorded the highest growth among states at 10.19% in 2014-15.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan received a gold medal in M.A. (Philosophy) studies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Shivraj Singh Chouhan)

What is the net worth of Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan has a net worth of ₹5.53 Crore.
What is the date of birth of Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan's date of birth is 5 March 1959.
How old is Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is 64 years old (As of 2023).
Does Shivraj Singh Chouhan have criminal cases?
No, Shivraj Singh Chouhan does not have any criminal case.
Who is Shivraj Singh Chouhan's wife?
Sadhna Singh Chouhan is the wife of Shivraj Singh Chauhan.
What is Shivraj Singh Chouhan's qualification?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan pursued an M.A. in Philosophy from Barkatullah University.
From which party does Shivraj Singh Chouhan belong to?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Who is the current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Who is Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the 17th and current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Latest News & Updates

MP govt. employees to get 4% dearness allowance hike

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan declared that Madhya Pradesh government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees by 4 per cent. As per PTI news report, this announcement was made at a mass marriage function at Gillor village in Sehore district and the move comes ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled by the year-end.
Madhya Pradesh CM assures to accelerate the state in Technology map

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, recently assured that the state will be uniquely placed in the Indian Knowledge and Technological map.
The plan will be proceeded soon once the state Science Technology and Innovation Policy will release at the Academy of Administration in Bhopal.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan says that state Madhya Pradesh will become cheetah state

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has recently declared that Madhya Pradesh will become Cheetah state.
He also stated that they were a tiger state, leopard state and now becoming cheetah state.
They have also organized the Kuno National Park for a while now. Also, removed villages to increase wildlife and secure villagers. Chief Minister of MP also stated that such initiative would be the biggest event for wildlife in this decade.

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