Shankarrao Chavan

Shankarrao Bhaurao Chavan (July 14, 1920 - February 26, 2004) was an Indian politician who served two times as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1975 until 1977 and from March 13, 1986 until June 24, 1988. Shankarrao Chavan was Union Finance Minister during 1987-1990. Chavan was also Union Home Minister in the Narasimha Rao cabinet.

Early Life and Family

He completed his bachelor of arts from Madras University and LL.B. from Osmania University. He started his career as advocate. He initiated Student's Movement and gave up practice of law during 'Quit Court' Movement in former Hyderabad State. Afterwards with his administrative skills and zeal to work for the social interests, he became leader of masses. Following is the compiled list of various positions held and offices governed by H'nble Mr. Chavan:

Chancellor Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth(Deemed University) Pune, President (1) Bharat Scouts and Guides, New Delhi (2) Maratha Mitra Mandal, New Delhi (3) Marathawada Mitra Mandal Pune (4) Nanded Town Municipality

Chairman (1) Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi (2) Shri Sharda Bhavan Education Society, Nanded (3) Committee on Human Resource Development (4) Ethics Committee, Rajya Sabha

Member (1) Business Advisory Committee, Rajya Sabha (2) General Purposes Committee, Rajya Sabha (3) Executive Committee of the Indian Parliamentary Group (4) Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways (5) Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Congress(I) Party in Parliament and (6) All India Congress Committee (A.I.C.C.) (7) Central Cooperative Union , Hydrabad

Member (1) Bombay State Legislative Council, 1956 (2) Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, 1957-80 (3) Lok Sabha, 1980-84 and 1985-86 (4) Maharashtra Legislative Council, 8 July, 1986 - 21 October, 1988 (5) Committee on Rules, Rajya Sabha, 1992-96;

Cabinet Minister, Government of India (1)Education, Culture and Social Welfare, October 19, 1980 - August 7, 1981 (2) Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, August 8,1981 to July 18, 1984 (3) External Affairs, July 19, 1984 August 1, 1984 (4) Defence, August 2, 1984 December 30, 1984 (5) Home, December 31, 1984 - March 12, 1986 (6) Finance June 25, 1988-December 2, 1989 (7) Home, June 21, 1991 to May, 1996;

Leader Congress(I) Party in Rajya Sabha July 2, 1991 May 15, 1996 Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha from July 2, 1991 to May 15, 1996 elected to the Rajya Sabha in October, 1988, re-elected in April, 1990 and again in April, 1996.