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Smriti Irani

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  • Born 23 March 1976
  • Age 48
  • Birth Place New Delhi, Delhi India
  • Profession Politician, Actress (former)
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
  • In Office Union Cabinet Minister, Government Of India 26 May 2014 - 11 June 2024, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 23 May 2019 - 4 June 2024, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 19 August 2011 - 23 May 2019, National President Of The BJP Mahila Morcha 24 June 2010 - 24 April 2013
  • Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

smriti irani BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Smriti Zubin Irani, born Smriti Malhotra on 23rd March 1976, is a prominent figure in Indian politics. She is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member and has held several key positions in the Union Cabinet. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she comes from a diverse family background. Her paterna...

smriti irani PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Zubin Irani ​(2001), ​

POSITIONS HELD BY Smriti Irani

Position Tenure
Member of Rajya Sabha N/A
Minister of Textiles 7 July 2016 - 7 July 2021
Minister of Information and Broadcasting 18 July 2017 - 14 May 2018
Minister of Human Resource Development 26 May 2014 - 5 July 2016
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Women and Child Development 31 May 2019 - Present
Minister of Minority Affairs 7 July 2022 - Present

SMRITI IRANI NEWS

‘Why is Rahul Gandhi hobnobbing with those funded by George Soros?’: Smriti Irani after FIR against Amit Malviya

June 29, 2023 9:50 am

Union minister Smriti Irani raised questions about Rahul Gandhi’s meetings during his recent US visit and reiterated that the Congress had taken support from people with links to billionaire investor George Soros.

'A pack of wolves whose prey is India': BJP dismisses Oppn unity meet, says won't dent Modi

June 24, 2023 5:46 am

Smriti Irani leads the charge in Delhi, reminding different Oppn parties of what they had said about Cong earlier, repeatedly refers to TMC chief as Mamata Bandyopadhyay; Amit Shah predicts 300+ seats for BJP in 2024

1 lakh girls in 11-14 age group brought back to formal education fold since July 2022, say officials

June 13, 2023 5:57 am

The campaign, in partnership with the Education Ministry, was focused on girls between 11 and 14 years. Anganwadis were meant to map out-of-school girls as part of the campaign.

255-member strong contingent to represent India at Special Olympics World Summer Games

June 05, 2023 4:35 pm

A total of 700 athletes and unified partners across 190 countries will compete in 26 disciplines in Berlin

'Looking for ex-MP? Contact US': Smriti Irani's retort after Congress shares her 'missing' poster

June 01, 2023 8:32 am

In a veiled jibe at Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani for her silence on the wrestlers' protest, the Congress shared a poster of her with "missing" written on the top.

‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’: Anganwadi scheme for early childhood care, education launched

May 11, 2023 1:50 am

Irani said the ministry has allocated Rs 600 crore for the training of anganwadi workers to implement the ECCE. The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been roped in for the training of Anganwadi workers, she said.

Union Minister Smriti Irani to host national event with 800 ICDS workers today, launch Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi

May 10, 2023 9:46 am

The event, which will be attended by over 800 Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) functionaries from across states, will be chaired by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani.

Smriti Irani says Priyanka Gandhi offers namaz, Twitter debunks old claim

May 05, 2023 11:54 pm

The Union Minister says those who offer namaz "don't build temples", Cong spokesperson Supriya Shrinate says she should instead speak about protesting wrestlers

Smriti Irani shares the ultimate throwback -- her ad from 25 years ago on menstrual hygiene and taboo

May 05, 2023 12:04 pm

"Such was the product that many were averse to the assignment since a sanitary pad advertisement ensured the death of a glamour-based career for the model involved," she wrote

Delhi Confidential: On her Arunachal visit, Smriti Irani goes far

April 18, 2023 8:13 am

Irani took time to try her hand at a local sport of ‘bow and arrow’ and also played carrom with locals.

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