4^th Convocation 04^th December 2026

Mr. Dattatray Bharne

Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra.

Shri Dattatray Vithoba Bharane is a senior political leader and the Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture in the Government of Maharashtra. Born on 1 June 1968 in Anthurne, Indapur Taluka, Pune District, he comes from a farming family and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree. He represents the Indapur Assembly constituency and has been elected as a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2014, 2019 and 2024. Throughout his public life, he has held various ministerial responsibilities, including portfolios related to public works, soil and water conservation, forests, animal husbandry, dairy development and fisheries. As Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister, Shri Bharane is entrusted with responsibilities concerning agricultural development, farmers’ welfare and the advancement of the state’s agricultural sector. His experience in public administration and rural affairs reflects the importance of agriculture in Maharashtra’s social and economic development.