Ranchi, May 18 โ In a moment of pride for Jharkhand, two of its Members of Parliament โ Dr Nishikant Dubey (Godda) and Bidyut Varan Mahto (Jamshedpur) โ have been selected for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025, which honour outstanding performance in the Indian Parliament.
Out of 17 MPs selected nationwide, Jharkhand contributes two dynamic and result-orientated leaders, showcasing the stateโs growing influence in national legislative performance.
๐๏ธ What Are the Sansad Ratna Awards?
The Sansad Ratna Awards were launched in 2010 by the Prime Point Foundation and PreSense eMagazine, inspired by a suggestion from former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
These awards recognise MPs based on objective data such as:
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Introduction of private members’ (non-government) bills
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Number of questions asked
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Debates participated in Parliament
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Attendance and consistency
Dr Kalam inaugurated the first award ceremony in Chennai in May 2010. As of 2024, over 125 awards have been distributed across 14 ceremonies.
The 15th edition of the awards will be held in July 2025 in New Delhi.
๐ Meet the Award-Winning MPs from Jharkhand
๐๏ธ Dr Nishikant Dubey (BJP โ Godda)
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Constituency: Godda
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Known For: Financial expertise, high attendance, policy-driven debates
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Contribution: Actively introduced non-government bills and participated in key legislative debates during the 18th Lok Sabha.
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Dr Dubey’s consistent involvement in financial and governance-related topics has strengthened Jharkhandโs voice in national issues.
๐๏ธ Bidyut Varan Mahto (BJP โ Jamshedpur)
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Constituency: Jamshedpur
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Term: Three-time MP
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Awarded For: Third consecutive Sansad Ratna Award
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Unique Record: Only MP from Jharkhand to win Jamshedpur seat three times in a row
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Parliamentary Highlights:
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High number of questions asked
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Strong presence in debates on tribal and industrial issues
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Champion for infrastructure development in Eastern India
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๐จ๏ธ โThis award is a reflection of the peopleโs trust. I dedicate it to my constituency,โ Mahto said in a brief statement.
๐ Jharkhandโs Contribution to Parliament
Jharkhandโs MPs have often been overlooked in national narratives, but the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 mark a turning point. With two honorees, the state has proven its potential to produce legislators who perform and deliver.
Their achievements reflect:
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The growing political maturity of Jharkhandโs representatives
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The importance of regional voices in shaping national policies
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A commitment to performance beyond party politics
๐ฎ๐ณ National Overview of Sansad Ratna Awards 2025
In 2025, 17 MPs have been awarded:
| State | Number of MPs |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 7 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 2 |
| Rajasthan | 2 |
| Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam | 1 each |
๐ Full List of Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 Awardees
The Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 honour 17 Members of Parliament and 2 Parliamentary Standing Committees for their exceptional performance during the 17th and 18th Lok Sabha sessions.
๐ Individual Awardees
| State | Name | Party | Constituency | Special Recognition |
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| Jharkhand | Dr Nishikant Dubey | BJP | Godda | โ |
| Jharkhand | Bidyut Baran Mahato | BJP | Jamshedpur | โ |
| Maharashtra | Supriya Sule | NCP (Sharad Pawar) | Baramati | Special Jury Award |
| Maharashtra | Shrirang Barne | Independent | Maval | Special Jury Award |
| Maharashtra | Medha Kulkarni | โ | Rajya Sabha | โ |
| Maharashtra | Varsha Gaikwad | Congress | โ | โ |
| Maharashtra | Smita Uday Wagh | BJP | โ | First Woman MP to win Overall |
| Maharashtra | Arvind Ganpat Sawant | Shiv Sena (UBT) | โ | โ |
| Maharashtra | Naresh Ganpat Mhaske | Shiv Sena | โ | โ |
| Uttar Pradesh | Praveen Patel | BJP | โ | โ |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ravi Kishan (Ravindra Kishan Shukla) | BJP | โ | โ |
| Rajasthan | P P Chaudhary | BJP | โ | โ |
| Rajasthan | Madan Rathore | BJP | โ | โ |
| Odisha | Bhartruhari Mahtab | BJP | โ | Special Jury Award |
| Kerala | N K Premachandran | RSP | โ | Special Jury Award |
| Tamil Nadu | C N Annadurai | DMK | โ | โ |
| Assam | Dilip Saikia | BJP | โ | โ |
๐ Parliamentary Standing Committees Awarded
| Committee | Chairperson | Party | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Finance | Bhartruhari Mahtab | BJP (Odisha) | High Performance |
| Standing Committee on Agriculture | Dr Charanjit Singh Channi | Congress (Punjab) | High Performance |
These MPs were selected based on data including:
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Private Membersโ Bills introduced
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Parliamentary questions asked
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Debates participated
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Attendance records
๐ Selection Criteria and Jury Process
The Jury Committee, chaired by Hansraj Gangaram Ahir (Chairman, NCBC), selects winners based on official data from:
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Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Secretariats
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PRS Legislative Research
Performance Metrics:
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Total number of questions asked
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Number of private membersโ bills introduced
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Participation in key debates
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Attendance and engagement in committee work
๐จ๏ธ โThese awards are purely performance-based and party-neutral,โ said K Srinivasan, Founder, Prime Point Foundation.
โ Points to Remember
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Jharkhandโs Dr Nishikant Dubey and Bidyut Varan Mahto were honoured in the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025.
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Mahto wins the award for the third consecutive time and holds a record for Jamshedpur victories.
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Awards are based on quantitative analysis of parliamentary performance.
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The 15th edition of the awards will take place in July 2025 in New Delhi.
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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam inspired the inception of the award in 2010.
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Nationally, 17 MPs and 2 committees have been recognised this year.
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Jharkhand continues to emerge as a key voice in Indian Parliament.
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