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Ram Shankar Katheria

Former MP

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

  • Prof. Ram Shankar Katheria is a highly prominent Indian statesman, seasoned legislative leader, and academic scholar serving as the Member of Parliament for the Etawah Lok Sabha constituency.
  • A senior leader of the功 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he successfully retained his seat with a significant mandate in the 2024 elections.
  • Over a distinguished career, he has served as Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
  • He holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) and is a renowned author and former Professor of Hindi at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
Source: ECI, Dr. BR Ambedkar University Faculty Logs, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad Core Archives

About Ram Shankar Katheria

Prof. Ram Shankar Katheria’s public career represents an exceptional pan-Indian journey of academic research, high-level civil administration execution, and continuous dominance across the legislative landscape of Uttar Pradesh. Born on 21 June 1960 in Etawah, he rose from academic excellence to complete his post-graduation and subsequent Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Hindi literature. He balanced a full-time academic career teaching with active social justice organization, emerging as a vital voice for the socio-economic security of backward Dalit clusters. Winning his debut parliamentary campaign in 2009, he served multiple terms in the Lok Sabha representing Agra and Etawah. As Union Minister, he drove structural transformations in national education frameworks and automated primary schooling blocks. Heading the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, he pushed for stringent statutory protections against institutional bias. Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha in 2024, his national focus highlights automated post-matric stipend delivery, high-speed national highway expansions, and upscaling technical trade skill labs.

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Education

1976
Secondary Schooling from Etawah Local School
1978
Higher Secondary Certificate from UP Board
1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Kanpur University
1983
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Kanpur University
1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra

Political Journey

1995
Appointed Professor of Hindi at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra
2009
Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Agra constituency (Debut Term)
2014
Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha; Appointed Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development
2017
Appointed Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (Cabinet Rank)
2019
Elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Etawah
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Etawah

Positions Held

  • 2009 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha - Four Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Etawah 2009 Won 375310 52.14% 18,342
Lok Sabha Etawah 2014 Won 488412 54.80% 22,109
Lok Sabha Etawah 2019 Won 591123 49.88% 18,855
Lok Sabha Etawah 2024 Won 663410 47.15% 44,064

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 5.92 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 3.42 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.50 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 50 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • SC Post-Matric Stipend Automation: Pushing for centralized, tech-enabled digital delivery cells to remove bureaucratic delays in central scholarships for Dalit students
  • Etawah Highway Overpasses: Coordinating with central transport ministries to fast-track modern elevated flyovers to bypass heavy traffic congestion
  • Technical Skill Labs: Channeling constituency area development grants to construct modern technical trade and vocational training modules
  • Public School Libraries: Directing constituency development allocations to construct modern library extensions and digital classrooms in regional high schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Prof. Ram Shankar Katheria?

Prof. Ram Shankar Katheria is an Indian politician, academic scholar, and author serving as the Member of Parliament for the Etawah Lok Sabha constituency.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the突 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What prominent central offices has he held prior to 2024?

He served with distinction as the Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HRD) and Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).

What specific constitutional protection does he heavily champion?

He focuses on building digital delivery cells for central welfare allocations and enforcing strict statutory anti-discrimination codes for Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

What is his highest academic qualification?

He completed his advanced academic training, holding a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Hindi Literature from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.