Varsha Gaikwad
Varsha Gaikwad
Born/date of Birthday: 3 February 1975
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Nationality: Indian
Political party: Indian National Congress
Education: M.Sc (Maths), B.Ed
Occupation: Politician
Profession: Professor
Partner: Raju Babu Godse
Parents: Eknath Gaikwad, Lalita Eknath Gaikwad
Varsha Eknath Gaikwad is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress party, who is the current Cabinet Minister of Maharashtra. She is a four term Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Dharavi Assembly Constituency in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Positions held
- 2004 – 2009: Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1st term)
- 2009 – 2014: Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (2nd term)
- 2009-2010: State Minister for Medical Education, Higher and Technical Education, Tourism, Special Assistance
- 2010 – 2014: Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra
- 2014 – 2019: Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (3rd term)
- 2019 – current: Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (4th)
Personal life
Varsha Gaikwad's father is Eknath Gaikwad, who was a three term Member of parliament. She belongs to an Ambedkarite Buddhist family. She was lecturer in Siddharth College of Arts and Science, Mumbai.
