Lakshmi Hebbalkar

Politician

Indian Belagavi, Karnataka, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/05/1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceBelagavi, Karnataka, India

Latest News about Lakshmi Hebbalkar

15/05/2025

Lakshmi Hebbalkar was re-appointed as the Minister for Women and Child Development and Disabled and Senior Citizens Empowerment in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's cabinet following the Congress party's victory in the 2023 Karnataka elections. She has been actively implementing the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, a flagship pre-election promise of the party aimed at uplifting women and marginalized communities.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLakshmi Ravindra Hebbalkar
Known ForMember of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Belagavi Rural and Cabinet Minister in the Karnataka government
Political PartyIndian National Congress

Educational Qualification(s)

Highest QualificationPost Graduate
Alma MaterUniversity of Mysore
DegreeMaster of Arts in Political Science

Personal Life

ReligionHindu
CasteLingayat
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseRavindra Hebbalkar
Children1 son
Son's NameMrinal Hebbalkar

Family

MotherGirija Basavaraj Hattiholi
FatherBasavaraj Hattiholi
SonMrinal Hebbalkar

Career

Political Career
  • Re-elected as MLA from Belagavi Rural in 2023
  • Appointed as Minister for Women and Child Development in the Karnataka cabinet
  • Served as Karnataka State Women Congress Chief in 2015
  • Contested and lost the Belagavi Rural Assembly election in 2018
  • Contested and lost the Belagavi Lok Sabha election in 2014 against Suresh Angadi
Other Roles
  • Director in Harsha Sugars Ltd.
  • Director in Mrinal Sugars Ltd.
  • Director in Harsha Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Chairperson, Lakshmitayi Foundation
  • Chairperson, Mysore Minerals Limited

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/laxmi_hebbalkar/
Websitehttps://laxmihebbalkarmla.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Belagavi in 1975.
2. Has worked in social service, agriculture, business, and politics.
3. Her son Mrinal Hebbalkar is also involved in politics.
4. Introduced to politics by Margaret Alva, a prominent Congress leader.
5. Resides in Hanuman Nagar, Belagavi with her family.
6. Net worth reported as ₹38.59 crore in her 2023 election affidavit.
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