Dr. Manna Lal Rawat (Hindi pronunciation: [mən̪ːaː laːl ɾaːʋət̪]) is an Indian politician, academic, and social activist from Udaipur, Rajasthan. He was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Early Life and Education
Dr. Manna Lal Rawat was born on 7 January 1972 in Chiklad, Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, to Gautam Lal and Jumali Bai. He completed his education at Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur, earning degrees in B.Sc., M.A., and a Ph.D.
Career
Dr. Rawat is a member of the Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel, contributing to policy discussions on India's mining and steel industries. He is also member of Advisory Committee (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare) and Hindi Advisory Committee (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation). Before entering politics, he was actively involved in academic and social work, focusing on tribal development and cultural preservation.
Social and Cultural Contributions
Dr. Rawat has been actively involved in several social and cultural initiatives:
- National Group Member in the delisting movement at the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
- Director of the TEER Foundation, Nashik.
- Founding member of the Tribal Research and Knowledge Centre, New Delhi.
Publications
Dr. Rawat has authored and contributed to several books and collections:
- Lokniti aur Janjatiyan
- Janjatiya Hunkaar
- Aadivasi Samaaj, Sanskriti aur Sahitya (Editorial Board Member)
- Prikriti ke Swar (Co-writer in poetry collection)
- Atal Namo Path - 2024
Special Interests
Dr. Rawat is passionate about studying and addressing tribal issues, focusing on their identity, existence, and development. He also engages in discussions on topics of national interest.
Personal Life
Dr. Rawat is married to Dr. Rajni P. Rawat. The couple is actively involved in social and cultural activities.