Manna Lal Rawat

Dr. Manna Lal Rawat is an Indian politician, academic, and social activist from Udaipur, Rajasthan. He was elected as a member of parliament from the Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Dr. Rawat is currently the National President of the Scheduled Tribe Morcha (ST Morcha) of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Early life and education Manna Lal Rawat was born on 7 January 1972 in Chiklad, Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, to Gautam Lal and Jumali Bai. Rawat holds a PhD in Tribal issues from Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur.

Career In June 2024, Rawat won the election to represent the constituency of Udaipur Lok Sabha over Congress party rival, Taarachand Meena.

Rawat is a member of the Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel, contributing to policy discussions on India's mining and steel industries. He is also member of advisory committee (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare) and Hindi Advisory Committee (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation). Before entering politics, he was actively involved in academic and social work, focusing on tribal development and cultural preservation.

Awards Sansad Ratna Award 2025

Social and cultural contributions Rawat has been actively involved in several social and cultural initiatives: National Group Member in the delisting movement at the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram. Director of the TEER Foundation, Nashik. Founding member of the Tribal Research and Knowledge Centre, New Delhi. Patron, Rajasthan State Bharat Scouts & Guides Local Association, Udaipur

Publications Rawat has authored and contributed to several books and collections: Lokniti aur Janjatiyan Janjatiya Hunkaar Aadivasi Samaaj, Sanskriti aur Sahitya (Editorial Board Member) Prikriti ke Swar (Co-writer in poetry collection) Atal Namo Path - 2024

Special interests Rawat is passionate about studying and addressing tribal issues, focusing on their identity, existence, and development. He also engages in discussions on topics of national interest.

Personal life Rawat is married to Dr. Rajani P. Rawat. The couple is actively involved in socio- cultural activities & have 2 childern : a son, Suyash Katara and a daughter, Vedvati Katara.