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Sharadchandra Pawar

Rajya Sabha MP

Sharadchandra Pawar

Rajya Sabha – Maharashtra Constituency · Maharashtra

NCP(SP)Member of Parliament

  • State: Maharashtra
  • Position: Rajya Sabha MP
  • Party: NCP(SP)
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 85 · DOB 12 Dec 1940
  • Father: Shri Govindrao Pawar

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Sharadchandra Pawar is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Nationalist Congress Party-SHARADCHANDRA PAWAR (NCP(SP)), with the current term running from to . He is listed as Agriculturist/Farmer by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 3 terms in the House. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.

Who is Sharadchandra Pawar?

Sharadchandra Pawar represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Nationalist Congress Party-SHARADCHANDRA PAWAR (NCP(SP)). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .

According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Baramati, Distt. Pune (Maharashtra). His father's name is recorded as Shri Govindrao Pawar.

Sharadchandra Pawar's assets and affidavit

As declared in his 2026 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):

  • Total assets: Rs 60,70,09,099 (about Rs 60.7 crore)
  • Total liabilities: Rs 49,83,972 (about Rs 49.8 lakh)
  • Criminal cases declared: 0

These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.

Positions held (official record)

  • 1967 - 72, 1972 - 78, 1978 - 80, 1980 - 85, 1985 - 90 and 1990 - 91: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
  • 1967: General-Secretary, Pradesh Congress Committee (P.C.C.), Maharashtra
  • Secretary, Congress Legislature Party (C.L.P.), Maharashtra
  • 1972 - 74: Minister of State, Home, Food, Civil Supplies, Rehabilitation, Publicity, Youth Welfare and Sports, Government of Maharashtra
  • 1974 - 78: Cabinet Minister, Education, Agriculture, Industries, Home, Labour and Youth Welfare, Government of Maharashtra
  • -17 Feb. 1980, - March 1990, March 1990 - and -: Chief Minister, Maharashtra (four terms)
  • July 1980 - Aug. 1981, Dec. 1983 - Jan. 1985 and March 1985 - Dec. 1986: Leader of the Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
  • 1984 - 85: Member, Eighth Lok Sabha (resigned in March 1985)
  • Nov. 1991- March 1993: Member, Tenth Lok Sabha (second term)
  • June 1991 - : Union Cabinet Minister of Defence
  • 1993 - 95: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council
  • - : Leader of the Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Council
  • May 1996 - Dec. 1997: Member, Eleventh Lok Sabha (third term)
  • Dec. 1996: Leader, Congress (I) Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha
  • 1996 - 97: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests
  • March 1998 - 99: Member, Twelfth Lok Sabha (fourth term)
  • - April 1999: Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha
  • 1998-99: Member, General Purposes Committee
  • Member, Committee on External Affairs and its Sub-Committee-II
  • Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development
  • Oct. 1999 - May 2004: Member, Thirteenth Lok Sabha (fifth term)
  • 1999: Leader, N.C.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha
  • 1999 - 2000: Member, Committee on Agriculture
  • Member, General Purposes Committee
  • 2000-2001: Member, Committee on Ethics
  • - March 2004: Vice-Chairman, National Committee on Disaster Management
  • Leader, N.C.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha
  • Aug. 2003: Chairman, JPC on Pesticide Residues in and Safety Standards for Soft Drinks, Fruit Juice and Other Beverages
  • May 2004 - May 2009: Member, Fourteenth Lok Sabha (sixth term)
  • - May 2009: Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture; Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • Vice-President, Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation and Management
  • May 2009 - Jan. 2014: Member, Fifteenth Lok Sabha (seventh term)
  • -18 Jan. 2011: Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture and Union Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • Leader, N.C.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha
  • 19 Jan. 2011 - : Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Food Processing Industries
  • April 2014: Elected to Rajya Sabha
  • Sept. 2014 - Sept. 2017: Member, Committee on Human Resource Development
  • Sept. 2014 - June 2018: Member, Business Advisory Committee
  • Jan. 2015 - March 2017: Member, General Purposes Committee
  • Jan. 2015 - May 2019: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Home Affairs
  • … and 10 more entries in the Rajya Sabha biodata.
State
Maharashtra
Position
Rajya Sabha MP
Party
NCP(SP)
Gender
Male
Age
85 · DOB 12 Dec 1940
Father
Shri Govindrao Pawar
Spouse
Shrimati Pratibha Pawar
Marital
Married
Profession
Agriculturist/Farmer
Education
10th Pass
Terms
8,10,11,12,13,14,15 (3)
Membership
Sitting
Children
1 daughter(s)

2026

Election result

Assets declared
Rs 60,70,09,099 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Liabilities declared
Rs 49,83,972 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Criminal cases declared
0

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Who is Sharadchandra Pawar?

Sharadchandra Pawar is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra, from the Nationalist Congress Party-SHARADCHANDRA PAWAR (NCP(SP)), with the current term running from 3 April 2026 to 2 April 2032.

Which state does Sharadchandra Pawar represent in the Rajya Sabha?

He represents Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.

Which party does Sharadchandra Pawar belong to?

He belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party-SHARADCHANDRA PAWAR (NCP(SP)), as per the Rajya Sabha record.

When does Sharadchandra Pawar's Rajya Sabha term end?

His current term began on 3 April 2026 and ends on 2 April 2032, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

What is Sharadchandra Pawar's educational qualification?

According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: Undergraduate.

How many terms has Sharadchandra Pawar served in the Rajya Sabha?

His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 3 terms.

What assets has Sharadchandra Pawar declared?

In his 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 60,70,09,099 (about Rs 60.7 crore) and liabilities of Rs 49,83,972 (about Rs 49.8 lakh).

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Timeline

Parliamentary career

  1. – : Member from Maharashtra, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)

  2. 72, 1972 - 78, 1978 - 80, 1980 - 85, 1985 - 90 and 1990 - 91: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

  3. General-Secretary, Pradesh Congress Committee (P.C.C.), Maharashtra

  4. 4

    Secretary, Congress Legislature Party (C.L.P.), Maharashtra

  5. 74: Minister of State, Home, Food, Civil Supplies, Rehabilitation, Publicity, Youth Welfare and Sports, Government of Maharashtra

  6. 78: Cabinet Minister, Education, Agriculture, Industries, Home, Labour and Youth Welfare, Government of Maharashtra

  7. -17 Feb. 1980, - March 1990, March 1990 - and -: Chief Minister, Maharashtra (four terms)

  8. July 1980 - Aug. 1981, Dec. 1983 - Jan. 1985 and March 1985 - Dec. 1986: Leader of the Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

  9. 85: Member, Eighth Lok Sabha (resigned in March 1985)

  10. Nov. 1991- March 1993: Member, Tenth Lok Sabha (second term)

  11. June 1991 - : Union Cabinet Minister of Defence

  12. 95: Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council

  13. - : Leader of the Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Council

  14. May 1996 - Dec. 1997: Member, Eleventh Lok Sabha (third term)

  15. Dec. 1996: Leader, Congress (I) Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha

  16. 97: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests

  17. March 1998 - 99: Member, Twelfth Lok Sabha (fourth term)

  18. - April 1999: Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha

  19. 99: Member, General Purposes Committee

  20. 20

    Member, Committee on External Affairs and its Sub-Committee-II

  21. 21

    Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development

  22. Oct. 1999 - May 2004: Member, Thirteenth Lok Sabha (fifth term)

  23. Leader, N.C.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha

  24. –

    Member, Committee on Agriculture

  25. 25

    Member, General Purposes Committee

  26. –

    Member, Committee on Ethics

  27. - March 2004: Vice-Chairman, National Committee on Disaster Management

  28. 28

    Leader, N.C.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha

  29. Aug. 2003: Chairman, JPC on Pesticide Residues in and Safety Standards for Soft Drinks, Fruit Juice and Other Beverages

  30. May 2004 - May 2009: Member, Fourteenth Lok Sabha (sixth term)

  31. - May 2009: Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture; Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

  32. 32

    Vice-President, Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation and Management

  33. May 2009 - Jan. 2014: Member, Fifteenth Lok Sabha (seventh term)

  34. -18 Jan. 2011: Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture and Union Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

  35. 35

    Leader, N.C.P. Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha

  36. 19 Jan. 2011 - : Union Cabinet Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Food Processing Industries

  37. April 2014: Elected to Rajya Sabha

  38. Sept. 2014 - Sept. 2017: Member, Committee on Human Resource Development

  39. Sept. 2014 - June 2018: Member, Business Advisory Committee

  40. Jan. 2015 - March 2017: Member, General Purposes Committee

  41. Jan. 2015 - May 2019: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Home Affairs

  42. Sept. 2017 - May 2019: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests

  43. Sept. 2019 - April 2020: Member, Committee on External Affairs

  44. Oct. 2019 - April 2020: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence

  45. April 2020: Elected to Rajya Sabha ( second term)

  46. July 2020 - Sept. 2022: Member, Committee on Defence

  47. Sept. 2022 - June 2024: Member, Committee on Water Resources

  48. Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change

  49. Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Home Affairs

  50. April 2026: Elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)

  51. June 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change

  52. 52

    (Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)

Sources & last updated

Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.

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