Jyotiraditya Scindia

Politician

Indian Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1971
Age55 years
BirthplaceBombay, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Jyotiraditya Scindia

18/03/2026

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced that India is positioned to lead global 6G standardisation efforts through the Bharat 6G Alliance. He highlighted India's progression from following in 4G, matching in 5G, to leading in 6G, with 400 million citizens currently benefiting from 5G services expected to rise to 1 billion by 2030. Scindia also noted the surge in broadband connections from 60 million to 1 billion over the past decade and India's improved ranking to 45th in the global Network Readiness Index 2025.

02/03/2026

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia led India's delegation at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2-5. He delivered two keynote addresses supporting India's digital vision, including the Digital India Program, India Mobile Congress, Bharat 6G Alliance, and Atmanirbhar Bharat in technology manufacturing. This participation underscores India's ambition to emerge as a global leader in digital technology, mobile infrastructure, and innovation.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Harvard University
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business
Qualifications
  • Graduation in Economics from Harvard University
  • M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Cricket
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Playing Golf
AddressJai Vilas Palace, Lashkar, Gwalior 470 004, Madhya Pradesh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date12/12/1994

Family

SpousePriyadarshini Raje Scindia
Children
  • Mahanaryaman Scindia
  • Ananya Scindia
Parents
FatherMadhavrao Scindia
MotherMadhavi Raje Scindia
SiblingsChitrangada Raje Scindia

Career

Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (INC) (18 December 2011 - 9 March 2020)
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (11 March 2020 - present)
Political Journey
  • Joined Indian National Congress in 2001
  • Elected to Lok Sabha from Guna constituency in 2002 and re-elected in 2004
  • Member of Union Council of Ministers in 2007
  • Elected to Lok Sabha for the third time in 2009 and became Minister of State for Commerce and Industry
  • Chief of the Campaign Committee, Madhya Pradesh in 2013
  • Lost Guna Lok Sabha seat in 2019 and joined BJP in 2020
  • Took oath as a Cabinet Minister in 2021
  • Assumed additional charge of Steel Ministry in 2022

Style Quotient

Assets/Properties
Bank Fixed DepositsRs. 83 Lakhs
Bonds, Debentures, SharesRs. 1 Crore
JewelleryRs. 24 Lakhs
Total ValueRs. 2 Crore (as in 2014)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 33 Crore (as of 2014)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Comes from the Scindia Family, which historically governed Gwalior.
2. Grandfather held the title of Jivajirao Scindia, the final Maharaja of Gwalior.
3. Father, Madhavrao Scindia, pursued a career in politics.
4. Represents the Guna constituency in Madhya Pradesh.
5. Ranked among the wealthiest ministers during the UPA Government, owning assets worth around Rs. 25 Crores in 2014.
6. Holds the position of Chairman at MPCA.
7. Vocal about campaigning against corruption within Indian Cricket.
8. Previously worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.
9. Interned at the UN Economic Development Cell.
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