Usha Thakur Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Teacher, Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	03/02/1966
Age	58 years
Birthplace	Sangam Nagar, District-Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	1994: Elected as a Zila Parishad member in the Indore Municipal Corporation elections Chairperson of the Education Committee Served as the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha 2009: Elected as an MLA from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Mhow for the first time 2013: Elected to the 14th Legislative Assembly 2018: Elected to the Legislative Assembly for the third time 2 July 2020: Became Minister of Tourism, Culture, Religious Trusts and Religious Endowments
Awards	30 September 2022: Most Film Friendly State Award by the President of India at the 68th National Film Awards ceremony held in New Delhi

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	B.H.Sc B.Ed. M.A. M.Ed. M.Phil
College/University	Devi Ahilya University Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Hinduism
Hometown	Sangam Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Address	Residence- 115/C, Sangam Nagar, District-Indore (M.P.) Office- 176 Tilak Path, Rambagh, Near Bank Of India, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Hobbies	Debate Reading Poetry

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Babu Singh Thakur (teacher)
Mother	Shanti Babu Singh Thakur (teacher) (died on 25 January 2022)
Siblings	Four siblings

Career

Overview	Usha Thakur has built a significant political career, marked by her active participation in the Bharatiya Janata Party and her role as an educator. Her political engagements began with her election to the Zila Parishad and have culminated in her current role as Minister of Tourism and Culture in Madhya Pradesh.
Social Initiatives	Usha has a strong presence in social welfare activities, organizing numerous blood donation camps and promoting tree plantation. She has founded various educational and community service projects, including free education centers.

Style Quotient

Car Collection

Maruti Celerio
Boxer

Net Worth

Rs 3,50,000 (approx. as of 2018)

Moveable Assets

Cash	Rs. 1,00,000
Deposits in Banks	Rs. 1,37,867
Motor Vehicles	Rs. 4,07,331
Jewellery	Rs. 30,000
Revolver	Rs. 60,000

Some Lesser Known Facts

Usha grew up in a middle-class family and decided against marriage to focus on serving her community.
She manages a cow shelter started by her father post-retirement.
She is a dedicated devotional singer and actively participates in recitations of religious texts.
Usha founded educational initiatives like the Samagra Kranti Gurukul School for children in her area.
Her public service is complemented by her work in various cultural and women-focused organizations.
Usha has served in several key positions within the Bharatiya Janata Party, contributing to her political influence and community engagement.
She initiated a signature campaign aimed at instilling fear for rapists by demanding strict punishments.