Name Shri Raaj Kumar Anand Positions Member, National Executive Delhi Cabinet Minister Social Welfare, SC/ST/OBC Welfare, Gurudwara Elections, Cooperative Societies MLA Patel Nagar, Delhi Qualification M.A. in Political Science

Bio

Honorable Minister Rajkumar Anand's life journey so far has been very struggling. Due to poverty, his parents had to send him to his maternal grandparents in Aligarh. Where his maternal grandfather was a ragman. His financial condition was also not that good so that he could educate his grandson. To complete his early education, Rajkumar Anand had to work as a child laborer in a lock factory in Aligarh. Further he completed his M.A. by giving tuition.

From making pillows by using discarded foam from factories to becoming a successful businessman in Rexine Leather, his journey may appear to be an easy and simple, but in reality it has gone through many difficulties and ups and downs.

Social Work

Mr. Anand's contribution in the field of social service has also been commendable. He, along with some of his colleagues, formed the 'Anandpath Path Foundation' for the betterment of the underprivileged people. Under this, many tuition centers were also started in slum area with the name of ' Dr. Ambedkar Pathshala'.

The people of the underprivileged society do not have to face difficulties in taking loans, that's why they created another organization SCOTIC, which basically helps in getting loans by establishing a dialogue between the bank and the borrowers.

Stepping into politics

Mr. Anand actively participated in the movement 'India Against Corruption' in 2011. Where he was greatly influenced by  Shri Arvind Kejriwal and his vision, "If politics changes, the country will change". Further he joined Aam Aadmi Party to be a part of positive politics.

Work done as MLA

Mr. Anand elected as MLA in 2020 from Patel Nagar Assembly. It has been almost three years since Mr. Anand became the MLA. In this short period, he has done excellent work in every area of his assembly like education, health, electricity, water, roads, drains, sewer etc. During Covid pandemic, Mr. Anand  became covid positive twice but kept helping the people even diring that time. When there was a shortage of oxygen beds in Delhi, he built a 'Covid Care Center' with 40 oxygen beds in Patel Nagar by importing oxygen concentrators from China, which saved many lives.

Work done as cabinet minister.

On 3rd November 2022, Mr. Anand joined the Delhi cabinet. Where he is doing his duties with great honesty and hard work.