List of Women and Child Development Ministers of India
List of all Women and Child Development Ministers of India from 1947 to 2026, with their party, dates, and total time in office.
First Minister
Renuka Chowdhury (2006)
Assumed office 15 Aug 1947
Current Incumbent
Annapurna Devi
Serving Union Minister
Unique Ministers
6 Independent Ministers
Post-independence 1947–2026
Longest Tenure
Maneka Gandhi (5 Years)
Historic milestone service
| # | Minister | Party | From | To | Duration | Constituency | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
RC
Renuka Chowdhury Domestic Violence Act
|
Indian National Congress | 29 Jan 2006 | 22 May 2009 | 3 yrs, 113 days | Khammam | Lok Sabha |
| #2 |
KT
Krishna Tirath POCSO Act 2012
|
Indian National Congress | 28 May 2009 | 26 May 2014 | 4 yrs, 363 days | North West Delhi | Lok Sabha |
| #3 |
MG
Maneka Gandhi Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
|
Bharatiya Janata Party | 26 May 2014 | 30 May 2019 | 5 yrs, 4 days | Pilibhit | Lok Sabha |
| #4 |
SI
Smriti Irani Poshan 2.0 / Vatsalya
|
Bharatiya Janata Party | 31 May 2019 | 9 Jun 2024 | 5 yrs, 9 days | Amethi | Lok Sabha |
| #5 |
AD
Annapurna Devi Incumbent
|
Bharatiya Janata Party | 10 Jun 2024 | Present | Serving | Kodarma | Lok Sabha |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Women and Child Development become an independent Union Ministry?
The Department of Women and Child Development was elevated to a full-fledged independent Union Ministry on 30 January 2006 under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with Renuka Chowdhury serving as its first minister.
Who is the current Women and Child Development Minister of India?
Annapurna Devi has been serving as Union Minister of Women and Child Development since 10 June 2024 in the third Modi ministry.
Who was the longest-serving Minister of Women and Child Development?
Maneka Gandhi served as Union Minister of Women and Child Development for a full 5-year tenure from 26 May 2014 to 30 May 2019, overseeing the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative and major POCSO Act amendments.