Adv. Ashish Nandkishor Jaiswal — Ramtek Assembly Constituency, Nagpur district
Introduction
Adv. Ashish Nandkishor Jaiswal is an experienced political leader from Maharashtra, an advocate, and the sitting MLA of the Ramtek Assembly Constituency. He has been active in Maharashtra politics for many years, and his journey as a legislator, which began in 1999, is a defining part of his career.
Through his experience in public life, his work in the legislature and various administrative responsibilities, he has served in the state's political and public sphere. He currently represents the Shiv Sena and serves as a Minister of State in the Government of Maharashtra.
Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra
Minister of State for Finance, Planning, Agriculture, Relief & Rehabilitation, Law & Judiciary and Labour; co-guardian minister of Gadchiroli.
Member of Legislative Assembly, Ramtek (No. 59)
15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly — since 2024
5
times elected to the Assembly
1999
year first elected to the Assembly
59
Ramtek Assembly Constituency No.
Introduction
Adv. Ashish Jaiswal first entered the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Ramtek in 1999, and went on to win again in 2004 and 2009, continuing to represent the constituency.
In 2019 he was elected as an independent candidate. In the 2024 Assembly election he won on a Shiv Sena ticket, once again earning the opportunity to represent Ramtek.
Having been elected five times to the Assembly, his journey reflects long political experience.
Adv. Ashish Jaiswal studied law at the University College of Law, Nagpur. According to his election affidavit, he obtained his law degree in 1993.
His background as an advocate is an important part of his public profile. His legal education and legislative experience have given him familiarity with legal and public-policy issues.
Over his career, Adv. Ashish Jaiswal has held several responsibilities connected with the Government of Maharashtra. In 2018 he was appointed Chairman of the Maharashtra State Mining Corporation.
In December 2024 he joined the Government of Maharashtra as a Minister of State. According to current government records, he holds Minister of State responsibilities relating to Finance, Planning, Agriculture, Relief & Rehabilitation, Law & Judiciary and Labour. Please refer to the Government of Maharashtra's latest records for official department-wise responsibilities.
In representing Ramtek, his public work highlights local infrastructure, rural development, agricultural issues and public facilities.
Sharing information on development works with citizens, providing official information on public issues and presenting the status of projects transparently are key principles of a representative's work. This official digital platform aims to bring Ramtek's development works, public initiatives, news and citizen information together in one place.
Dialogue between representatives and citizens is an essential part of democracy. Citizens need an accessible channel to raise public issues, learn about development works and find details of related initiatives.
Through Adv. Ashish Jaiswal's official website, this platform aims to bring his political journey, public work, up-to-date information on development works, official news and contact options to citizens.
“Adv. Ashish Jaiswal's political journey is bound up with representing Ramtek and with his long involvement in Maharashtra's public life.”
Political journey
Every entry is based on public sources.
1993
University College of Law, Nagpur (per election affidavit).
1999
Won as the Shiv Sena candidate.
2004
Shiv Sena
2009
Shiv Sena
2018
2019
Won as an independent candidate.
2024
Won as the Shiv Sena candidate.
2024
Minister of State for Finance & Planning, Agriculture, Relief & Rehabilitation, Law & Judiciary, and Labour.
2026
Official posts describe him as Minister of State for Agriculture and co-guardian minister of Gadchiroli; a Shiv Sena organisational responsibility for Madhya Pradesh was also announced.
The final list of portfolios should be verified with the office and updated.
Initiatives centred on the needs of the constituency's residents.
Working to bring essential services to women and marginalised groups.
A direction of sustainable and inclusive development.
Source: ashishjaiswal.org/about
Key initiatives
Based on published reports and announcements on the official social media account — each entry carries its source.
A cell that guides patients in need to get treatment through government schemes; official posts give examples of help obtained, including from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Official Instagram post (19 Oct 2026)Official Instagram post (9 Aug 2026)
Inspected villages in Balapur (Akola) and Buldhana district with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as Minister of State for Agriculture, spoke with farmers and directed the administration on relief measures.
As co-guardian minister of Gadchiroli district, announced approval and the Government Resolution for a 'UMED Mall' for women's self-help groups.
Landless farm labourers, certified women farmers and farm-family members brought under the scheme. As reported, it covers nearly 6 crore people, offers up to ₹2 lakh for accidental death or severe disability, and pays directly through MahaDBT. The official account announced the Government Resolution for the expanded scheme.
Free Press Journal, 16 Aug 2026Official Instagram post (10 Sep 2026)
Video-conference review with student representatives; the committee was asked for a revised report so that a merit-based decision can be taken without injustice to any group.
At a review meeting in Ramtek, banks were told not to insist unnecessarily on CIBIL scores for crop loans, to give fresh crop loans to loan-waiver beneficiaries, and not to demand an extra Talathi signature on digitally signed 7/12 extracts.
At a Nagpur review meeting, officials were directed to make regular field visits with geo-tagged photos, implement the 'Maharashtra 2047' agriculture plan, promote crop diversification and prevent fertiliser shortages.
Navbharat Live report on his role, as Minister of State for Finance, in preparing the state budget; it mentions provisions for rural development, farmers and Vidarbha.
Drought-area inspection, Akola–Buldhana
Devlapar Go-Anusandhan Kendra works
Shiv Sena office-bearers' meeting, Nagpur
Workers' meet, Kandri
Drought-area inspection, Akola–Buldhana
Devlapar Go-Anusandhan Kendra worksVideos of speeches and interviews will be available soon. Meanwhile, visit the official YouTube channel.
