Shri Bhagirath Choudhary is a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Rajasthan, born on 16 June 1954 in Ajmer district. He served as a Member of the Rajasthan Assembly (2013–2018) representing Kishangarh, then moved to national politics by winning the Lok Sabha seat from Ajmer in 2019. He chaired the Parliamentary Committee on Environment (2015–17) and, following the 2024 general elections, was appointed Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in the Government of India, bringing Rajasthan’s rural voice to the national agricultural agenda.
Union Minister of State, Government of India
📅 Sworn in: 11 June 2024
🏛️ Government of India — Cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
🧾 Ministry & Department:
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW)
👔 Portfolio: Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
🌾 Key Focus Areas:
Expansion of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Strengthening crop diversification and sustainable farming models
Promoting digital and climate-smart agriculture
Enhancing rural employment and cooperative farming structures
💬 Works closely with Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to advance India’s agri-tech and rural empowerment vision
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
📅 Elected: 2019 General Elections
🏛️ Parliament of India — Representing Ajmer, Rajasthan (BJP)
🧾 Committee Memberships:
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Food Processing
Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
📣 Advocated for modern irrigation systems, farmer income enhancement, and rural skill development
🌍 Served as a strong representative of Rajasthan’s agricultural heartland at the national level
Chairman, Committee on Environment
📅 Tenure: During Rajasthan Assembly period
🏢 Parliamentary / Legislative Committee Role
🌿 Led the Committee on Environment to strengthen ecological policies, sustainable farming, and pollution control measures in the state
🌾 Promoted eco-friendly practices and awareness drives for soil and water conservation
Member of Legislative Assembly (Rajasthan)
📅 Elected: 2013
🏛️ Government of Rajasthan — Represented Kishangarh Constituency (Ajmer)
🧾 Departments / Focus Areas:
Agriculture & Rural Development (state-level committees)
Environment & Forest Conservation
🌱 Actively raised issues concerning irrigation, soil health, and farmer welfare in the Assembly
🏆 Recognized as a dedicated grassroots legislator with a pro-farmer approach
Grassroots Political Involvement
📢 Engaged in social and cooperative movements in Rajasthan
🏛️ Built a strong local base through rural development and farmer outreach programs
🤝 Associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its organizational work in Ajmer district
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Manpura village, Ajmer district, Rajasthan
🎓 Education: Graduated from the University of Rajasthan
🌾 Belonged to an agrarian family; actively involved in local community and rural welfare initiatives
🕊️ Early exposure to grassroots politics shaped his focus on agriculture and environment