Anil Madhav Dave was a well known environmentalist and member of Bharatiya Janata Party. Dave made notable contribution in conserving river Narmada from pollution. A Member of Parliament, he was Minister of State (MoS) independent charge of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Modi Government.
Born on July 6, 1956 at Badnagar in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, Dave completed his master's degree in commerce from Gujarati College, Indore, specializing in Rural Development and Management. Later he participated in the JP Movement, and was elected the college president. Dave was known for his concern for nature. He is credited for organizing the international river festival at Bandrabhan to create awareness among people about conserving rivers. A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) man, Dave was a three-time Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. Well known for his acumen and hardworking skill, he was a confidante of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was chairman of the Select Committee on on Coal Mines (Special Provision) Bill, 2015, and the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill, 2015. Dave was appointed as the Minister of State (MoS) independent charge of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in July last year.
Dave died on 18 May 2017 at a hospital in Delhi. He was 60 years old.
Condolence Messages
Death of Anil Dave was mourned by many eminent personalities. Both President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock at the sudden demise of this popular leader of Madhya Pradesh.
President Pranab Mukherjee: Shocked by sudden demise of Union Environment Minister Shri Anil Dave; deepest condolences to his family & well wishers.
Narendra Modi: Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend & a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences.
Anil Madhav Dave ji will be remembered as a devoted public servant. He was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment.
I was with Anil Madhav Dave ji till late last evening, discussing key policy issues. This demise is a personal loss.
Rajnath Singh: It is extremely shocking and saddening to learn of the demise of our colleague and Union Environment Minister Shri Anil Madhav Dave. 1/3
Shri Dave was very active and sensitive to issues pertaining to environment. His dedication to work was highly appreciated. 2/3
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the members of Shri Anil Dave's family. May God give them strength to bear this huge loss. 3/3
Piyush Goyal: Shocked to hear about the demise of my friend & respected colleague Shri Anil Madhav Dave. Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.
Maneka Gandhi: As Environment Minister, the contribution of Sh. Anil Madhav Dave ji has been unparalleled. He leaves behind a deep void.
Jagat Prakash Nadda: Shocked & saddened by the demise of my colleague & veteran leader shri Anil Madhav dave ji . May his soul rest in peace.
Arun Jaitley: Deeply shocked & saddened by demise of my colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. May God render peace to the departed soul.
Prakash Javadekar: Saddened by the sudden demise of my colleague Anil Madhav Dave ji.My heartfelt condolences.
Venkaiah Naidu: Shocked and extremely sad to know the sudden demise of my colleague Sri Anil Madhav Dave.
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