Jyotiaditya Madharao Scindia is an Indian politician who currently serving as minister of civil Aviation and steel.
Jyotiraditya Scindia was born on January 1st, 1971 in Mumbai. He is the son of Madhavrao Scindia, and a grandson of Jiwajirao Scindia, the last ruler of the princely state of Gwalior.
Scindia currently serves as a Civil Aviation and steel minister of Narendra Modi government since 2021. He is a member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia
- Place of Birth: Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1971
- Father’s Name: Late Shri Madhavrao J. Scindia
- Mother’s Name: Smt. Madhavi Raje Scindia
- Spouse’s: Smt. Priyadarshini Raje Scindia
- Educational Qualification:
- M.A., M.B.A.
- Educated at:
- Doon School, Dehradun
- Harvard University (U.S.A.)
- Stanford University (Graduate School of Business), California (USA)
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia – Bio
Born on January 1, 1971, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Jyotiraditya Scindia hails from a distinguished lineage of public service and royalty. He is the grandson of Jiwajirao Scindia, the last Maharaja of the princely state of Gwalior. His father, the late Shri Madhavrao J. Scindia, was a prominent politician and a minister in the government of Rajiv Gandhi. His mother, Smt. Madhavi Raje Scindia (Kiran Rajya Lakshmi Devi), hails from the royal family of Nepal, further enriching his heritage with a legacy of nobility and service.
Scindia’s academic journey took him from the prestigious Doon School in Dehradun to the hallowed halls of Harvard University, where he pursued his undergraduate studies. He further honed his leadership skills and business acumen at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, earning an MBA.
On December 12, 1994, Jyotiraditya married Smt. Priyadarshini Raje Scindia, a union that brought together two esteemed royal families. Together, they have nurtured a loving family, blessed with a son and a daughter.
Professionally, Jyotiraditya Scindia has dedicated himself to social work, channeling his efforts into various philanthropic endeavors. His commitment to public service is reflected in his ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those in his community and beyond.
Jyotiraditya Scindia’s Career Timeline
| Date/Period | Position |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Elected to 13th Lok Sabha (elected in a bye-election) |
| 2002-2004 | Member, Standing Committee on Finance |
| 2004 | Re-elected to 14th Lok Sabha (2nd term) |
| 2004 | Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs |
| 2004 | Member, Committee on Estimates |
| 2004 | Member, Standing Committee on Finance |
| 2004 | Member, Standing Committee on Defence |
| 2004 | Member, Committee on Petitions |
| 6 April 2008 | Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology |
| 2009 | Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (3rd term) |
| 2009 – 28 Oct. 2012 | Union Minister of State, Commerce and Industry |
| 28 Oct. 2012 – 26 May 2014 | Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Power |
| May 2014 | Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (4th term) |
| 1 Sep. 2014 onwards | Member, Committee on Privileges |
| 2014 | Member, Standing Committee on Finance |
| 2014 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 20 June 2020 onwards | Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha |
| 7 July 2021 onwards | Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India |
| 6 July 2022 onwards | Minister of Steel, Government of India |
