Chief Guest
 
        Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the Member of Parliament from Mirzapur Constituency in Uttar Pradesh. She is the member of Indian Council of World Affairs.

         Born on 28th April, 1981 at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anupriya Patel is a well known face of Indian politics. Her father, late Dr. Soney Lal Patel, was founder of Apna Dal, whose untimely demise in a road accident suddenly propelled Smt. Patel into her political journey. She is blessed with excellent oratory skills and always speaks emphatically on the floor of the House. As a Member of Parliament, she has made a mark with her meaningful interventions in the parliamentary debates and discussions.

            Smt. Anupriya Patel, face of resurgence of the underprivileged, presents a strong image of a leader who is passionate, decisive and committed towards the cause of the oppressed and marginalized sections of the society. She is truly a ‘role-model’ not only for women but even for the youth in a young nation like India. She leads by setting examples and inspires people to contribute towards the nation’s progress.

          At the age of 35 years, she took oath as the ‘Youngest Minister’ in Modi-1 Government and served as Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. She made her second start in the Council of Ministers as Minister of State for Commerce & Industry in Modi-2 Government.