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Ramesh Bais Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 August 1947

Age77 Years

BirthplaceRaipur, Madhya Pradesh (now Chhattisgarh)

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRambai Bais

FamilySon - Ritesh Bais; two daughters

Net worthRs. 3.4 crores (2014 estimate)

Ramesh Bais Biography

Ramesh Bais is an Indian politician from Raipur with a long career in the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has served multiple terms in the Lok Sabha, held Union

Early life and background

Ramesh Bais was born on 2 August 1947 in Raipur, then part of Madhya Pradesh (now in Chhattisgarh). He completed schooling at Madhav Rao Sapre Higher Secondary School in Raipur and holds a B.Sc degree. Bais is identified with the Kshatriya (Rajput) community and lists Raipur as his hometown.

Career

Bais began his public life at the municipal level, becoming a councillor in Raipur Municipal Corporation at the age of 32. He entered electoral state politics as a member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Mandir Hasod constituency, serving from 1980 to 1985 and participating in committee work including the Estimates and Library Committees.

He moved to national politics with his first election to the 9th Lok Sabha from Raipur in 1989. Over the following decades he won the Raipur parliamentary seat repeatedly, serving in the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Lok Sabha terms through 2019. During his long parliamentary career Bais served on numerous committees including public accounts, public undertakings, petroleum and natural gas, rules, and others. He also held the party role of chief whip for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha during one of his terms.

Within government, Bais held several ministerial posts. He served as Union Minister of State for Steel and Mines in the late 1980s, and later held responsibilities as Minister of State in portfolios including Chemicals and Fertilizers, Information and Broadcasting, and Mines. At times he served with independent charge, including for the Ministry of Mines and for the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

Beyond ministerial duties, Bais occupied organizational roles within the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, including a vice-presidential post in the state party and membership of the national executive. He was also president of the Madhya Pradesh Seeds and Farm Development Corporation.

Constitutional offices

After decades in electoral politics, Bais moved into gubernatorial roles. He was appointed the 18th Governor of Tripura, serving from 29 July 2019 to 13 July 2021. He then served as the 10th Governor of Jharkhand from 14 July 2021 to 12 February 2023. In those capacities he also acted as chancellor for several state universities in Jharkhand. In February 2023 he became the 23rd Governor of Maharashtra and held that office through 31 July 2024.

Public profile

Bais has been active on social and cultural fronts across the states where he served, organizing health and eye camps, rural development activities, and sports events. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, while Governor of Tripura, he took a voluntary reduction in salary for one year. He has been associated with study and legislative interest in disability rights and protections for transgender persons.

His public life has included contentious moments as well. In 2013 remarks he made about rape cases drew criticism from opposition parties; his party later sought to clarify the intent of his comments.

Personal life

Ramesh Bais married Rambai Bais on 1 May 1969. The couple have three children: a son, Ritesh Bais, and two daughters. His parents were Khomal Bais (deceased) and Kejabai Bais. He lists hobbies such as painting, gardening, wood crafting and interior decoration. Physically, he is described as approximately 170 cm tall with dark brown eyes and grey hair.

Assets and finance

Publicly available declarations for the financial year 2014 list movable and immovable assets and other financial details; an overall net worth estimate for that year was reported as Rs. 3.4 crores. Those figures were compiled in 2014 and exclude assets of his wife and dependents.

Latest updates

After a long parliamentary career, Bais was not given the BJP ticket for the Raipur constituency in 2019. Since then he has continued to serve in constitutional posts as governor in multiple states, concluding a term as Governor of Maharashtra on 31 July 2024. During his gubernatorial tenures he has been involved in charity and outreach initiatives, including distribution of Raj Bhavan-grown organic vegetables to local organisations.

Throughout his decades in public life, Bais has been known as a longtime BJP leader with roots in Raipur and close political associations developed over many years.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Governor of Maharashtra

Served as the 23rd Governor of Maharashtra (12 February 2023 - 31 July 2024).

2023-2024
Governor of Jharkhand

Served as the 10th Governor of Jharkhand and as chancellor of several state universities (14 July 2021 - 12 February 2023).

2021-2023
Governor of Tripura

Served as the 18th Governor of Tripura and undertook social and charitable initiatives (29 July 2019 - 13 July 2021).

2019-2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Multiple-term Member of Parliament from Raipur across the 9th, 11th–16th Lok Sabhas
  2. Union Minister of State in several central ministries including Steel and Mines, Chemicals & Fertilizers, Information & Broadcasting, and Mines
  3. Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Social Justice & Empowerment (Sept 2014 - May 2019)
  4. Served as Governor of Tripura, Jharkhand and Maharashtra
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Net Worth

Rs. 3.4 crores (estimated for financial year 2014)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ramesh Bais born?

2 August 1947

What is Ramesh Bais known for?

Politician

What is Ramesh Bais’s marital status?

Married

Who is Ramesh Bais married to?

Rambai Bais

What is Ramesh Bais’s net worth?

Rs. 3.4 crores (2014 estimate)