Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Union Cabinet Minister Annapurna Devi a happy birthday and praised her work in enhancing women and child welfare programs in India. He expressed his wishes on the social media platform X, acknowledging her significant contributions. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also congratulated Annapurna Devi, praying for her health and success, while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari joined in extending birthday greetings, wishing her a long and happy life.
Annapurna Devi, the current Union Minister for Women and Child Development, has a rich political background. She has served in various capacities, including as a Minister of State for the Ministry of Mines and Geology in the Bihar government and as a Cabinet Minister in Jharkhand, overseeing portfolios such as Irrigation, Women and Child Welfare, and Registration. Annapurna Devi was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha in 2019 and has been actively involved in educational reforms, heading an expert committee for the revision of the Right to Education Act.
In the 2024 General Elections, Annapurna Devi was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from the Koderma Parliamentary Constituency in Jharkhand. She has also been a member of various committees, including the Committee on Empowerment of Women and the Consultative Committees of the Ministries of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Annapurna Devi, a postgraduate from Ranchi University, continues to play a significant role in shaping policies related to women, child welfare, and education in the country.
