New Delhi: Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Dr Jyoti Nagnath Waghmare has been entrusted with a significant responsibility by the Union Government soon after completing her first parliamentary session. The Centre has appointed Dr Waghmare as a member of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on August 17, 2026.

Dr Waghmare formally received the appointment letter at the hands of Shiv Sena chief leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shinde congratulated her on the appointment and expressed confidence that she would make an effective contribution at the national level towards the empowerment of women and children.

Dr Waghmare made her presence felt during her maiden session in the Rajya Sabha through her active participation and well-researched interventions on various issues. Her parliamentary performance is being viewed as an important factor behind the Centre entrusting her with the new responsibility.

The Consultative Committee of the Women and Child Development Ministry deals with crucial issues concerning women’s health, safety and empowerment, as well as child nutrition, protection and overall development, and provides inputs on policy matters.

The appointment marks a significant milestone in Dr Waghmare’s parliamentary career. Her selection has also drawn congratulations from political and social circles, with supporters describing it as recognition of her active and substantive contribution during her very first parliamentary session.