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Dadaji Bhuse

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Dadaji Bhuse
Dadaji-bhuse
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
Assumed office
15 December 2024
MinisterSchool Education
GovernorC. P. Radhakrishnan
CabinetThird Fadnavis ministry
Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis
Deputy CM
Guardian MinisterNA
Preceded byDeepak Vasant Kesarkar
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
14 August 2022 – 26 November 2024
Minister
Governor
Chief MinisterEknath Shinde
Deputy CMDevendra Fadnavis
Ajit Pawar
Guardian Minister
Preceded by
Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
In office
30 December 2019 – 27 June 2022
Minister
GovernorBhagat Singh Koshyari
Chief MinisterUddhav Thackeray
Deputy CMAjit Pawar
Guardian Minister
Preceded by
Succeeded by

Additional charge
(Agriculture Ministry)

Additional charge
(Ex. Servicemen Welfare Ministry)

Additional charge
(Palghar District)
Minister of State
Government of Maharashtra
In office
7 June 2016 – 8 November 2019
Minister
Governor
Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis
Guardian MinisterNA
Succeeded by
In office
5 December 2014 – 7 June 2016
Minister
Governor
Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis
Guardian MinisterNA
Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra
Assumed office
2004
Preceded byPrashant Vyankatrao Hiray
ConstituencyMalegaon Outer
Personal details
Born (1964-03-06) 6 March 1964 (age 60)
At.Soygaon Tq.Malegaon, Nashik district
Political partyShiv Sena
SpouseAnita Bhuse
ChildrenAjinkya Bhuse, Avishkar Bhuse
ResidenceMalegaon
OccupationPolitician

Dadaji Bhuse is a member of the 16th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, representing the Malegaon Outer Assembly Constituency. He belongs to the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). This marks his fifth consecutive term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. In the 2024 state elections held on November 20, 2024, He defeated Advay Hirey of Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, retaining his seat with a significant margin .

In December 2014, he was appointed as the Minister of State for Co-operation, and over the years, he has held several significant positions. As of December 2024, He serves as the Cabinet Minister for Agriculture in Maharashtra under the government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. His portfolio includes initiatives aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector, supporting farmer welfare, and implementing water resource management projects .

He has also been instrumental in various state infrastructure projects, including enhancing connectivity through highways and addressing drought-related challenges through water storage improvements .[1]

Early Life and Education

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Dadaji Bhuse was born on March 6, 1965, in Malegaon, Maharashtra, to a farming family. His father, Dagadu Bayaji Bhuse, was a freedom fighter, instilling a strong sense of service in him. He completed his early education locally and earned a diploma in engineering. His initially worked with the Irrigation Department but left to pursue social work and a political career, inspired by Dharmaveer Anand Dighe.

Political Career

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Dadaji Bhuse’s political journey began in 2004 when he contested and won the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections as an independent candidate, defeating an incumbent minister. He has consistently represented the Malegaon Outer constituency since then, winning in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, and most recently in 2024. Currently, he serves as the Cabinet Minister for Public Works (Including Public Undertakings)

Personal Life

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He is married to Anita Bhuse, who is also involved in farming. His net worth is approximately ₹10.97 crore, with no reported liabilities.

Key Achievements and Initiatives

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  • Agriculture Sector Reforms: As Minister of Agriculture, Bhuse spearheaded initiatives such as approving five agricultural colleges simultaneously, a first in Maharashtra’s history. He has also promoted modern farming practices and welfare schemes for farmers .
  • Infrastructure Development: Dadaji Bhuse played a crucial role in the Samruddhi Mahamarg project, overseeing the development of the highway section between Bharveer and Igatpuri. He emphasized its role in boosting connectivity and economic development .
  • Water Resource Management: Dadaji Bhuse has overseen projects like doubling the capacity of Talwade Lake to mitigate drought and enhancing water storage in the region .
  • Social Contributions: He founded the Janata Raja Mitra Mandal, an organization aimed at addressing social issues and supporting youth development .

Positions held

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  • 2004: Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1st term)
  • 2009: Re-Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (2nd term)
  • 2014: Re-Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (3rd term)
  • 2014 - 2016: Minister of State for Co-operation in Maharashtra State Government
  • 2014 - 2019: Guardian minister of Dhule District[2]
  • 2016 - 2019: Minister of State for Rural Development in Maharashtra State Government.[3]
  • 2019: Re-Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (4th term)
  • 2019: Appointed Minister of Agriculture, Ex Soldiers Welfare[4][5]
  • 2020: Appointed guardian minister of Palghar district[6]
  • 2022 : Pwd Rural Development Cabinet Minister
  • 2024: Re-Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (5th term)[7][8]
  • 2024: Ministry of Agriculture (Maharashtra)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2024 Maha Polls: Advay Hirey to take on Dada Bhuse in Malegaon Outer". ummid.com. October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Guardian Ministers appointed in Maharashtra". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 26 December 2014.
  3. ^ "राज्य मंत्रिमंडळाचे खातेवाटप".
  4. ^ "Maharashtra Cabinet portfolios announced".
  5. ^ "महाराष्ट्र मंत्रिमंडळ खातेवाटप जाहीर".
  6. ^ "2020: Maharashtra govt appoints guardian ministers for all 36 districts".
  7. ^ CNBCTV18 (23 November 2024). "Maharashtra Elections 2024: 14 candidates win by over 1 lakh votes, all from Mahayuti". Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Hindustantimes (23 November 2024). "Maharashtra election results: These candidates have won by biggest margins so far". Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of State for Rural Development, Maharashtra State
July 2016–present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Minister of State for Co-operation, Maharashtra State
December 2014–July 2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Maharashtra State Guardian Minister for Dhule district
December 2014–present
Incumbent