{"id":4505,"date":"2025-06-21T09:39:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T04:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/?post_type=team&p=4505"},"modified":"2025-06-23T17:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:35:30","slug":"smt-anupriya-singh-patel","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/team\/smt-anupriya-singh-patel\/","title":{"rendered":"Smt. Anupriya Patel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Constituency<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Mirzapur<\/p>\n

Party<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Apna Dal (Soneylal)<\/p>\n

Father\u2019s Name\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Late Dr. Soney Lal Patel<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Name\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Smt. Krishna Patel<\/p>\n

Birth Place\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)<\/p>\n

Spouse Name\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Shri Ashish Patel<\/p>\n

State Name\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n

Education Qualifications :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>B.A from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi;<\/p>\n

MBA from Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology from Amity University, Noida.<\/p>\n

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Positions held:<\/h1>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2012-2014<\/td>\nElected as Member of Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May, 2014<\/td>\nElected as Member of Parliament (16th Lok Sabha)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 01, 2014<\/p>\n

\u2013 July 5, 2016<\/td>\n

Member, Committee on Empowerment of Women; Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Shipping<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 01, 2014<\/p>\n

to July 05, 2016<\/td>\n

Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 12, 2014<\/p>\n

\u2013 July 5, 2016<\/td>\n

Member, Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 27,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2015 \u2013<\/p>\n

September 20, 2016<\/td>\n

Member, Railway Convention Committee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 July,2016- 29 May,<\/p>\n

2019<\/td>\n

Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 13, 2019<\/p>\n

\u2013 July 6, 2021<\/td>\n

Member, Standing Committee on Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October\u00a0 9,\u00a0 2019\u00a0 \u2013<\/p>\n

July 6, 2021<\/td>\n

Member, Committee on Petitions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May, 2019<\/td>\nRe-elected as Member of Parliament (17th Lok Sabha)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2019 onwards<\/td>\nMember of Indian Council of World Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 7, 2021 – June<\/p>\n

9, 2024<\/td>\n

Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2024<\/p>\n

onwards<\/td>\n

Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Countries visited:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visited Japan in 2014 to attend a conference organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Participated in the programmes for young Parliamentarians from India in Australia during May 13-21, 2015 and United Kingdom during November 1-7, 2015 for participation in the British Government\u2019s annual flagship Chevening CPR (Centre for Policy Research) Parliamentarians Fellowship Programme for Indian Parliamentarians.<\/p>\n

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Delegations led by Smt. Anupriya Patel in her capacity as Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare<\/h1>\n

In the capacity of Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel led a delegation to the Commonwealth of Dominica and Grenada from 8-17th May, 2018 under the \u2018VRIHAD SAMPARK YOJNA\u2019 of Ministry of External Affairs. It was the first Ministerial visit from India to these countries.<\/p>\n

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During her visit to Dominica from 11-12th May, 2018, she met the Hon\u2019ble President, Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon\u2019ble Health Minister, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Family and Gender Affairs of Dominican Republic and discussed the issues of importance between the two countries. While in Grenada during 13-14th May, 2018, she called on the Shri Keith Mitchell, Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister, Hon\u2019ble Foreign Minister and Hon\u2019ble Health Minister of Grenada and discussed areas of mutual interest to enhance overall cooperation between the two countries. While meeting the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister of Grenada, Smt. Anupriya Patel handed over the congratulatory letter from Shri Narendra Modi ji, Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister of India.<\/p>\n

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During her visit to both the countries, the Hon\u2019ble Minister met the Indian community and interacted with them.<\/p>\n

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Delegations led by Smt. Anupriya Patel in her capacity as Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry<\/h1>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Greece during April 14-15, 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel led a delegation to Greece during April 14 \u2013 15, 2022 to co-chair the 8th session of the India- Greece Joint Economic Committee meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n

Responsible for Economic Diplomacy and Openness, Kostas Fragkogiannis. During the meeting a Protocol was signed by both the Ministers aimed at strengthening and further developing the economic and trade relations for mutual benefit of both the countries. A Memorandum of Understanding on Enhancing Bilateral Investment Relations between Invest India, National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and Enterprise Greece was also exchanged by both the Ministers.<\/p>\n

Bangkok, Thailand during May 23-24, 2022:<\/h1>\n

Smt. Anupriya Patel led a delegation to Bangkok, Thailand during May 23-24, 2022 to attend the 78th session of the UNESCAP, which was also commemorating the 75th anniversary of its foundation. During the Ministerial segment of the 78th session of UNESCAP, the Hon\u2019ble Minister delivered country statement on the theme, \u201cA common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific\u201d.<\/p>\n

Siem Reap City, Cambodia during September 16-17, 2022:<\/h1>\n

The Hon\u2019ble Minister led another Indian delegation during September 16-17, 2022 to Siem Reap City, Cambodia to co-chair the 19th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers\u2019 Meeting along with H.E. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, Kingdom of Cambodia on 16th September, 2022 and to represent India in the 10th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers\u2019 Meeting held on 17th September, 2022. The meeting saw representation from all 10 ASEAN countries as well as 8 partner countries viz. Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation and the USA. The Ministers exchanged views on global and regional economic developments including the outcomes of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, post- pandemic economic recovery efforts, measures adopted to mitigate the impact of global supply chains disruptions and strong inflation pressure.<\/p>\n

Baku, Azerbaijan during October 24-25, 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Led a delegation to Baku, Azerbaijan to Co-Chair the 6th Meeting of the Inter- Governmental Commission for Commercial, Economic, Scientific & Technical Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of India during October 24-25, 2023.<\/p>\n

Delegations led by Smt. Anupriya Patel in her capacity as Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers<\/h1>\n

New York, United States of America during September 24-27, 2024:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Hon\u2019ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, led a delegation to attend the 79th Session of United Nations General Assembly at New York, United States of America during September 24-27, 2024. During her visit, the Hon\u2019ble Minister delivered a keynote address on 24th September, 2024 at the \u2018Interactive TB Vaccines Dailogue\u2019, organized by STOP TB Partnership. In the second session on 24th September, 2024, the Hon\u2019ble Minister addressed a high-level side event at the United Nations on the theme, \u2018Revitalised Multilaterlism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together\u2019, organized by UNAIDS, the Global Fund and PEPFAR. On 26th September, 2024, she addressed a high-level meeting on \u2018Antimicrobial Resistance\u2019 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. On 27th September, 2024, the Hon\u2019ble Minister was the lead speaker at the G20 Joint Finance- Health Task Force High-Level Meeting on the \u2018Role of Social Determinants of Health in Supporting Health Investments Priorities and how leveraging debt-for-health swaps can directly address the social determinants of health\u2019.<\/p>\n

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during November 15-16, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Smt. Anupriya Patel, the Hon\u2019ble Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers led a delegation to attend the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during November 15-16, 2024. On 15th November, 2024, the Hon\u2019ble Minister interacted with the Indian diaspora, residing in Jeddah. The Hon\u2019ble Minister addressed the Conference on 16th November, 2024 on the theme, \u2018From Declaration to<\/em><\/p>\n

Implementation \u2013 Accelerating Actions through Multisectoral Partnerships for the Containment<\/em><\/p>\n

of AMR\u2019<\/em>. She held a bilateral meeting with Shri Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al Jalajel, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 16th November, 2024 and discussed growing India-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations, way and means of further enhancing cooperation in the domain of trade and health, including arrangements for the Haj pilgrims.<\/p>\n

Other information:<\/h1>\n

Born on 28th April, 1981 at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel is a well-known face of Indian politics. Her father, late Dr. Soney Lal Patel, was founder of Apna Dal, whose untimely demise in a road accident suddenly propelled Smt. Patel into her political journey.<\/p>\n

She is blessed with excellent oratory skills and always speaks emphatically on the floor of the House. As a Member of Parliament, she has made a mark with her meaningful interventions in the parliamentary debates and discussions.<\/p>\n

Her commitment and unparalleled spirit to work towards strengthening the social justice ideology is admired by people at large. She has garnered widespread public support for the developmental initiatives undertaken in her Parliamentary constituency, Mirzapur and beyond.<\/p>\n

Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel, face of resurgence of the underprivileged, presents a strong image of a leader who is passionate, decisive and committed towards the cause of the oppressed and marginalised sections of the society. She is truly a \u2018role-model\u2019 not only for women but even for the youth in a young nation like India. She leads by setting examples and inspires people to contribute towards the nation\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

At the age of 35 years, she took oath as the \u2018Youngest Minister\u2019 in Modi – 1 Government and served as Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. She made her second start in the Council of Ministers as Minister of State for Commerce & Industry in Modi \u2013 2 Government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4506,"menu_order":2,"template":"","team_designation":[],"team_department":[47],"class_list":["post-4505","team","type-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","team_department-chief-guest"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team\/4505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"team_designation","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_designation?post=4505"},{"taxonomy":"team_department","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/doctors-day\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team_department?post=4505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}