Harsh Vardhan Shringla is listed as Rajya Sabha MP for Nominated.
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The cited biography records Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s date of birth as 1 May 1962. The birthplace is recorded as Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A. (Hons.) History, Course on Conflict Prevention Educated at St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi and Columbia University, New York. The professional background is listed as Diplomat, Civil Service, Social Worker and Management Consultant.
The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 1984 - 2011: Diplomat in France (twice), Vietnam (twice), Israel, South Africa and U.S.A.. A later recorded entry is Sept. 2026 onwards: Member, Joint Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.
Founder-President, Darjeeling Welfare Society (D.W.S.), which promotes education, development of youth, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation in North Bengal and the Northeast India; the DWS has a target of reaching sufficient market capitalisation for all self help groups; the society has provided computers, laptops, tablets, stationery, and sports kits to schools and students; has also provided medical support such as free distribution of hearing aids, diagnostic kits, water purifiers in the Darjeeling region, ration and clothing to senior citizens and underprivileged families and relief funds to landslide and flood victims in the region; has instituted the DWS Outstanding Achievement Award; launched a free UPSC coaching programme for underprivileged youth of the Darjeeling Hills in 2024; has also been organizing large-scale employment events; organized a career fair for school students; has spearheaded a range of impactful social and developmental initiatives in the Darjeeling hills; notable among these is the Darjeeling Livelihood Project, which was conceived with the vision of revitalizing closed tea gardens by providing vocational training, skill development, market linkages and supporting women self-help groups
As Foreign Secretary, January 2020 - April 2022, dealt with complex diplomatic challenges including the India-China border conflict, 2020, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and its implications for India, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the internal situation in Myanmar; played a pivotal role in coordinating major humanitarian relief and evacuation operations, including Operation Vande Bharat and Operation Ganga; as Chief Coordinator of India’s G20 Presidency, worked to transform the G20 from an event into a mass movement through the innovative ‘Janbhagidari’ initiative; as Ambassador to the United States, deepened foreign and defence cooperation through the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, strengthened Indo-Pacific engagement; his term has also been identified with the iconic ‘Howdy Modi’ and ‘Namaste Trump’ events in Houston and Ahmedabad, respectively; as High Commissioner to Bangladesh, played a key role in the conclusion of the historic India-Bangladesh Land and Maritime Boundary Agreements; launched the “Sonali Adhyay” (Golden Chapter) in bilateral relations; as Ambassador to Thailand, represented India at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP); conferred, D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) by ICFAI University, Sikkim; recipient of, (i) Lifetime Achievement Award from Jaipur Foot, 2023, (ii) JT Gibson Award for Outstanding Alumni from his school, Mayo College; was inducted into the ‘Order of Illustrious Stephanians’ by his university alma mater, St Stephen’s College, Delhi University; a Viksit Bharat Distinguished Fellow; selected as the Robert Wilhelm Distinguished Fellow by MIT for 2025-26; passionate advocate for education and thought leadership; has addressed prestigious academic institutions and global think tanks; written extensively on themes including India’s diplomacy under Prime Minister Modi, the role of critical and emerging technologies, conflict resolution and regional cooperation; has announced that his MPLADS funds would be utilized for creating a sports multiplex for the youth of Darjeeling; has also spearheaded campaigns for environmental sustainability, including waste management programs and preservation of endangered species like the Himalayan salamander
Diplomat in France (twice), Vietnam (twice), Israel, South Africa and U.S.A.
Source ↗Joint Secretary (Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar and Sri Lanka), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Source ↗Ambassador of India to Thailand
Source ↗High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
Source ↗Ambassador of India to the United States
Source ↗Foreign Secretary, Government of India
Source ↗Chief Coordinator, India’s G20 Presidency
Source ↗Elected to Rajya Sabha
Source ↗Member, Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
Source ↗Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Finance
Source ↗Member, Committee on Ethics
Source ↗Member, India - European Parliament Parliamentary Friendship Group
Source ↗Member, Joint Committee on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Source ↗Member, Joint Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
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| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2026 | 29 | 0 |
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Read the supporting source ↗B.A. (Hons.) History, Course on Conflict Prevention Educated at St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi and Columbia University, New York.
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