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Malvika Devi

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Member of Parliament, Kalahandi Constituency
Odisha
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Malvika Devi is a prominent Indian politician and member of the Kalahandi royal family who serves as the Member of Parliament for the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha.
  • Representing the功 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), she secured a resounding victory in her debut 2024 general election campaign.
  • Her legislative framework highlights rural women's micro-credit links, mountain check dam networks, and the digitization of tribal handloom art portfolios.
  • She actively coordinates with central ministries to expand eco-tourism corridors around the historic heritage sites of western Odisha.
Source: ECI, Odisha State Handloom Records, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad

About Malvika Devi

Malvika Devi’s entry into national policy represents the impactful integration of traditional royal heritage with structured public service and tribal development. Born on 10 April 1974 in Kalahandi, she was raised in an environment committed to community service. She completed her higher education in arts, specializing in rural economics and cultural resource management. She spent decades managing local healthcare trusts, women’s self-help cooperatives, and indigenous craft promotion boards across Kalahandi before entering active politics. Nominated by the BJP to contest the strategic Kalahandi seat in 2024, her widespread grassroots connect and family legacy led to a decisive victory. In the Lok Sabha, her focus centers on establishing high-capacity check dams for dry-season farming, setting up tech-enabled marketing grids for local Habaspuri handloom weavers, and upscaling tribal education.

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Education

1990
Secondary Schooling from Kalahandi Local High School
1992
Higher Secondary Certificate from Odisha Council
1995
Completed Graduation in Arts from regional university system

Political Journey

2012
Commenced structured community welfare management via local royal trusts
2024
Formally joined BJP; Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Kalahandi constituency

Positions Held

  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Kalahandi 2024 Won 542105 47.15% 1,33,812

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 6.12 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 3.62 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.50 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Kalahandi Check Dam Networks: Coordinating with water resource ministries to install small-scale concrete check dams to enable dry-season farming
  • Habaspuri Weaver Grids: Creating direct digital market pathways and raw yarn subsidies for traditional Habaspuri handloom textile artisans
  • Tribal SHG Banking Loops: Overhauling district self-help group channels to enable low-interest credit lines for remote tribal women
  • Eco-Tourism Corridors: Channelling constituency development funds to build permanent eco-tourism infrastructure around Western Odisha hills

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Malvika Devi?

Malvika Devi is an Indian politician and member of the Kalahandi royal family serving as the Member of Parliament for the Kalahandi constituency.

Which political party does she represent?

She represents the突 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Who is her husband?

She is married to Arka Keshari Deo, a prominent leader and scion of the Kalahandi royal family.

What specific artisan group does she actively champion?

She champions direct fiscal relief and digital market linkages for traditional Habaspuri handloom weavers in her district.

What is her educational qualification?

She holds a Graduate degree in Arts from the regional university system.