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Shivraj Singh Chouhan
A leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh since November 2005. Shivraj Singh Chouhan was born on March 5, 1959 at Jait village, Sehore. Chouhan is the son of Prem Singh Chouhan and Sundar Bai Chouhan. Chouhan has has a long association with RSS and the student wings of the BJP. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh in 1972 at the age of 13, and still is known for his proximity with its top leaders. He was also a Convenor, General Secretary, Member of National executive for the AVBP. He was also an office barer for the Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha, and was its President in 1988. He is known for his schemes and measures fighting elimination of female foeticide in the state since 2006. He was an elected member of the Parliament for 1991, 96, 98, 99 and 2004. He was a member of Consultative Committee, ministry of Communications from 2000 to 2004. He was re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha in 2004, with a margin of over 260,000 votes. He was member of Committee on Agriculture, member of Joint Committee on Offices of Profit, National General Secretary of BJP, Secretary of Parliamentary Board, and Secretary (Central Election Committee). He also headed Housing Committee of Lok Sabha, and member of Committee on Ethics.
SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN NEWS
PM-KISAN: Govt transfers over Rs 540 cr to farmers in three flood-hit states
September 27, 2025 4:24 am
The Rs 2,000 instalment was released by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Russia Deputy PM meets Chouhan, both discuss increasing agri trade
September 26, 2025 9:30 pm
As per the statement, Chouhan underscored the mutual trust and understanding in India and Russia’s partnership.
Delhi Confidential: New & Old
September 25, 2025 4:24 am
The Ministry of Rural Development has officially shifted to the newly constructed Kartavya Bhavan-03. However, minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, it is learnt, will continue to function from his current office at the Krishi Bhawan.
Procurement of pulses worth Rs 13,890 crore in UP, Gujarat to benefit both: Agri ministry
September 24, 2025 5:15 am
“The agriculture ministers of both states assured that procurement would be carried out through digital portals with biometric authentication and POS machine systems,” said the statement
Delhi Confidential: Ministers’ Meet
September 17, 2025 1:56 am
The National Agriculture Conference — Rabi Abhiyan 2025 — was extended by a day to make it a two-day affair (September 15-16) on the initiative of Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground
September 14, 2025 4:58 am
It is learnt that the guidelines and the list of 100 districts, where the scheme will be implemented, are waiting for approval from Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Delhi Confidential: On Similar Lines
September 13, 2025 4:21 am
A RECENTLY released booklet titled ‘Har Didi Ek Kahani’, a collection of case studies featuring “successful Lakhpati Didis”, has become the latest topic of discussions among officers at Krishi Bhawan, the seat of several key ministries.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks to Punjab CM Mann, to visit flood-affected areas tomorrow
September 03, 2025 12:29 pm
Union Agriculture Ministry officials said Shivraj Singh Chouhan will reach Amritsar tomorrow morning and then proceed to the flood-affected areas in Punjab.
Third edition of Meghalaya Pineapple Festival kicks off in Delhi
August 02, 2025 12:47 pm
In 2024, over 682 metric tonne of processed pineapples were exported to the EU, Gulf countries, and Southeast Asia.
Centre warns fertiliser firms against ‘forced sales’ of bio-stimulants, days after Shivraj Chouhan’s letter to CMs
July 27, 2025 3:15 am
Fertilisers are covered under the Essential Commodities Act and any activity involving unauthorised tagging of other products with subsidised fertilisers may constitute a violation of the law, the ministry said.
SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN PHOTOS
38 years on, survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy still await 'just compensation'
December 03, 2022 7:17 pm
When MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan joined BJP's Gujarat Gaurav Yatra
October 16, 2017 8:24 am
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday visited Ankleshwar in poll-bound Gujarat where he addressed a gathering while campaigning for the BJP.
Congress protests against Shivraj Singh Chouhan over Vyapam scam in Bhopal
July 23, 2015 6:10 pm
Congress Youth activists staged a protest demanding the resignation of MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan over Vyapam scam in Bhopal.
SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN VIDEOS
Senior BJP leaders remember Ananth Kumar as a leader
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Union minister Ananth Kumar passed away on Monday morning. He was suffering from pancreatic cancer for some time now. Senior BJP leaders paid their tributes to the leader.
MP polls: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to file defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi
June 22, 2020 6:12 pm
MP campaign trail: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says he will file a defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi.
Rahul calls MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announcement machine
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday, at a rally in Madhya Pradesh, compared Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, saying just as the former was a run-making machine, the latter has be
PM lauds Chouhan's effort in making MP an agricultural state
February 28, 2016 4:14 pm
Bareilly, Feb 28 (ANI): The income of farmers could be doubled by 2022 if the state governments put their effort to it, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Lauding the measures taken by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the development of agriculture, the Prime Minister said Madhya Pradesh was never an agricultural state, but due to the effort of the Chief Minister, it has prospered by leaps and bounds. The Prime Minister said the initiatives taken by the MP CM were commendable seeing that MP has been receiving the coveted ‘Krishi Karman Award’ for three years in a row. Modi also added that since the time BJP had come to power in the state, MP has been progressing.
Railway Budget 2016 reflects vision of PM Modi: Shivraj Singh
February 25, 2016 4:18 pm
Bhopal, Feb 25 (ANI): Madhya Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday lauded the efforts of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, saying the Railway Budget 2016 reflected his as well as the visions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the budget catered to the common man and saw to all the facilities being rendered at the minimum cost to the people. Chouhan also stated that the launch of special schemes to aid the poor was a welcome step. He added that all steps had been taken to make trains technologically advanced and ensure minimal train accidents.
Maharashtra Govt. allots 653 acres land to Patanjali trust
February 24, 2016 5:39 am
Nagpur, Feb 24 (ANI): Divulging details about the 653 acres of land allotted by the Maharashtra Government to Patanjali trust, Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna said the company will help the farmers get right value for their harvest. Balkrishna added that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Central minister Nitin Gadkari showed positive reaction and have agreed to help us.
PM Modi arrives in MP to unveil Crop Insurance Scheme
February 18, 2016 9:57 am
Sehore (MP), Feb 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, reached Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday. PM Modi will unveil 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana'scheme at Kisan Kalyan Mela. He will also release the guidelines for this scheme. On the occasion, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present.
Shivraj Chouhan praises his govt.'s achievements
February 17, 2016 8:18 am
Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended a seminar on investment opportunities on Wednesday. During the seminar, the CM praised his governments' achievements in the last few years. He said Madhya Pradesh is the number one state in the field of agriculture growth rate. Chouhan also announced plans and investments for the development of the state.
Khajuraho gets new airport terminal
January 23, 2016 3:31 pm
Khajuraho, Jan 23 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju today inaugurated a new terminal building at the Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chairman of Airports Authority of India R K Srivastava and other leaders and officials were present on the occasion. The new facilities at the Khajuraho Airport will allow more flights to commence their services and help bring in more visitors.The new facilities at the Khajuraho Airport will allow more flights to commence their services and help bring in more visitors. The new terminal, constructed at a cost of Rs. 91 crores, is equipped with facilities of international standard. Though it continues to handle domestic flights, it has a capacity of handling 100 international flights in future.Better air connectivity at Khajuraho will bring in more domestic and foreign tourists to see its medieval age Hindu and Jain temple complexes which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
I have invited PM Modi to visit MP: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
January 21, 2016 11:42 am
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Chouhan shared that he has invited PM Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh as the state has once again won the ‘Highest Agricultural Production State’ title. He added that they discussed farmers issue and many other important policies.
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