Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia
Politician (Advocate)
A-27, Neelgagan Flat, Talaab Gate, Junagarh- 361001, Gujarat
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About Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia
Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia was born on Feb 14, 1955, 12:00:00 AM in Devalki, Distt. Amreli (Gujarat). Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia's mother's name is Smt. Savitaben J. Patel Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia is married to Dr. Devrajbhai P. Chikhalia since Mar 5, 1978, 12:00:00 AM. Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia's has 0 daughter and 1 son. Hobbies include Singing, gardening, travelling, driving, indoor games and participating in political seminars. Carrom, cricket and badminton; Member, (i) Rotary Club; and (ii) Lions Club. Visited countries include Widely travelled (20 countries). Educated up to Graduate. B.A., LL.B. (course completed), Visharad (Hindi) B.Com., LL.B. Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). Represents Junagadh constituency. Member of Bharatiya Janata Party party. Main profession is Advocate. Also works as Social Worker. Work address: 8, Pandit Pant Marg, New Delhi - 110001. Work phone: (011) 23792521. Work email: bhavana@sansad.nic.in.
Personal Information
| Category | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Feb 14, 1955, 12:00:00 AM | |
| Place of Birth | Devalki, Distt. Amreli (Gujarat) | |
| Mother's Name | Smt. Savitaben J. Patel | |
| Father's Name | Shri Jamnadas P. Patel | |
| Marital Status | Married | |
| Number of Sons | 1 | |
| Number of Daughters | 0 |
Professional Information
| Category | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party | |
| Constituency | Junagadh | |
| Primary Profession | Advocate | |
| Secondary Profession | Social Worker | |
| Work Address | 8, Pandit Pant Marg, New Delhi - 110001 | |
| Work Email | bhavana@sansad.nic.in | |
| Work Phone Number | (011) 23792521 |
Other Details
Special Interests
Women and child welfare, youth activities, welfare and cultural activities, upliftment of poor and
labourers
Countries Visited
Widely travelled (20 countries)
Other Information
Trustee, (i) Ratubhai Adhani Foundation Trust, Junagadh, (ii) Siddhashtram Seva Trust, Junagadh,
(iii) Ushachandra Public Charitable Trust, Junagadh for 4 years; Director, Gujarat Housing
Finance Corporation; Honorary-Director, (i) Bal Bhavan, Junagadh, (ii) Bhagvati Bhulka Ghar,
(iii) Indo-Soviet Cultural Society, Junagadh; President, (i) Bhavna Charitable and Education Trust,
Junagadh, (ii) Shri Leuva Patel Mahila Mandal, Junagadh for 4 years, (iii) District Sports Association;
Vice-President, (i) Gujarat Pradesh Mahila Morcha, B.J.P., 1996-98; (ii) National Co-operative
Housing Federation of India; Chairperson, (i) Gujarat State Housing Finance Corporation, 1994-98;
(ii) Fishermen’s Problems and Solving Committee; (iii) Lok Adalat, Rotary Club, Junagadh for
2 years; Vice-Chairperson, National Co-operative Union of India; Life Member, (i) Youth Hostels
Association of India; (ii) Indian Parliamentary Union; (iii) Constitution Club; (iv) Akhil Hind Mahila
Parishad, Junagadh; and (v) Snatika Mahila Mandal, Junagadh; Advisor, (i) M.D.S. Arya Kanya
Vidyalaya (Women’s Cultural Activities) Junagadh for 5 years, and (ii) M.D.S. Arts and Commerce
College, Junagadh; Hon. Advisor, (i) Permanent Solution Panch, Junagadh for 3 years; and (ii) Family
Advisory Committee, Junagadh for 3 years; Member, (i) Akhil Hind Mahila Parishad (State), Junagadh
for 4 years; (ii) Postal and Telephone Advisory Committee, Junagadh; (iii) Gujarat Women Protection
Committee, Junagadh; (iv) Women’s Economic Upliftment Committee, Junagadh; (v) Observation
Home, Junagadh; (vi) Permanent Conciliation Board, Junagadh; (vii) Wakf Board; (viii) National
Shipping Board for 4 years; (ix) Family Advisory Committee, Junagadh; (x) International Medical
Parliamentarians Organisation (I.M.P.O.); (xi) District-Mahila Mandal for 3 years; and
(xii) First Lady Rotarian, Rotary Club, Junagadh
Social
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Positions held by Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia
Union Minister of State, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; Tourism and Culture
29 Jan. 2003 onwards
Member, Income Tax Advisory Committee, Ministry of Finance
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways
2000 -2003
Member, Joint Committee on the Central Vigilance Commission Bill, 1999
Member, House Committee and Convenor of its Sub-Committee on Members’ Amenities
Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests
Chairperson, Railway Convention Committee
1999-2000
Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (4th term)
Vice President, B.J.P.
1999
Vice-President, National Mahila Morcha, B.J.P.
1998-2000
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways
Member, Committee on Provision of Computers to Members of Parliament
Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests
and its Sub-Committee to undertake a study visit to Gir Forests and look into
various aspects of the natural habitat of Asiatic Lions
Member, Committee on Public Accounts
1998-99
Member, Executive Committee, B.J.P. Parliamentary Party
Member, Committee on Public Accounts
Whip, B.J.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha
Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
1998
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways
Member, Committee on Communications
Member, Committee on Government Assurances
1996-97
Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
1996
Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation
1995-96
Member, Committee on Science and Technology and Environment and Forests
1994-96
Secretary (Executive), Bharatiya Janata Party (B.J.P.) Parliamentary Wing
1993-96
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Environment and Forests
1991-96
Elected to 10th Lok Sabha
1991
Educational background of Smt. Bhavna Devraj Chikhalia
Graduate
B.A., LL.B. (course completed), Visharad (Hindi)
B.Com., LL.B.
Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
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