Ex-Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Shri Mahesh Poddar.
Mechanical Engineer, Industrialist, and dedicated public servant committed to the development of Jharkhand and the welfare of its people.
Ex-Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Mechanical Engineer, Industrialist, and dedicated public servant committed to the development of Jharkhand and the welfare of its people.
Born on November 14th, 1949, to the Late Kedar Nath Poddar, Shri Mahesh Poddar’s journey began in the small town of Gumla, Jharkhand. These humble roots instilled in him a deep-seated commitment to the development of his home state—a mission he continues to pursue with vigor today.
A Mechanical Engineer by education, he transformed his expertise into a thriving industrial legacy, establishing high-tensile steel wire manufacturing units across four states.
Shri Poddar’s work extends far beyond industry. From spearheading the restoration of the ancient Tanginath Shiva Temple to his foundational work with the Seva Bharti and Ekal Vidhyalaya, he has remained a tireless advocate for tribal welfare and rural empowerment in Jharkhand.
Leader in steel wire manufacturing, steering national and international industry associations with decades of expertise.
Former Rajya Sabha member, contributing to parliamentary finance, road transport, and highway infrastructure committees.
Driving tribal welfare, rural education, and cultural preservation initiatives throughout the state of Jharkhand.
Watch key parliamentary interventions and discussions led by Shri Mahesh Poddar on national policy and state development.
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Shri Mahesh Poddar highlights the strategic importance of the East Tech Seminar in transforming Jharkhand into a pivotal defence innovation hub.
Continued efforts through Ekal Vidhyalaya to provide quality education and vocational training in remote tribal regions.