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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
Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks officials to probe ‘paltry payments’ under PM Fasal Bima Yojana
November 04, 2025 3:46 am
Chairing a high-level meeting in Delhi on Monday to discuss issues being faced by farmers regarding the insurance scheme, Chouhan said farmers shouldn’t feel troubled under any circumstances, a statement from the ministry said.
Govt to bring law against substandard pesticides and seeds: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
October 31, 2025 3:49 am
Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Conclave of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Chouhan highlighted challenges for farmers and the agriculture sector.
Delhi Confidential: All Caps
October 31, 2025 3:46 am
AT A meeting chaired by BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday, all party office-bearers wore blue caps with the text ‘Bahujan Samaj Party zindabad’. This was the first time leaders were wearing the cap, introduced so that party members could be easily identified.
Centre to bring law against substandard seeds, pesticides: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
October 30, 2025 10:10 pm
Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Conclave of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Chouhan highlighted challenges faced by farmers and the agriculture sector.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan acknowledges agri-Influencers’ role in bridging gap between farmers and policy
October 19, 2025 4:06 pm
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets agricultural influencers and content creators, who are shaping the way farmers access knowledge across India through digital platforms.
'Will come to Punjab whenever needed,' says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as he urges CM Mann to focus on governance
October 15, 2025 2:07 pm
Chouhan was addressing mediapersons in Mohali after attending a programme at the Indian Institute of Maize Research in Ludhiana.
Floods not the time to do politics: Chouhan promises more funds based on Punjab's memo
October 15, 2025 3:57 am
Says Rs 74 cr released for free wheat seeds, Rs 1.60 lakh per family approved for flood-hit houses in Punjab: Chouhan, adding 'floods or any natural calamity is not the time to do politics'
Delhi Confidential: Sleepless In Capital
October 10, 2025 3:21 am
A late-night call jolted several senior officers out of sleep as Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan convened an online meeting of his ministry around 10.45 pm, Wednesday, it is learnt.
Centre withdraws approval for animal protein-based biostimulants over ‘religious, dietary’ concerns
October 03, 2025 7:23 am
List has animal protein-based growth stimulants used in cultivation of paddy, tomato, potato, cucumber, chilli.
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.
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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