C. V. Ganesan


C. V. Ganesan is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He was elected twice as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Tittakudi. Since May 2021, he is serving as Tamil Nadu's Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development.

Early life

Ganesan was born to P. Venkattan on 16 June 1959 in Kaludur.

Education

Ganesan obtained his undergraduate degree from Muthurangam Government Arts College. He also got a Bachelor of Laws degree from Government Law College, Tiruchirapalli, and a Diploma in Cooperative management from Swamiyappa Co-operative Institute, Vellore.
In May 1984, he got Master of Arts degree from the University of Madras. In December 1986, he got his Bachelor of Education from Annamalai University.

Politics

Party posts

He has been associated with the DMK since around 1984, and was an active Member of the party's Youth Wing.

Ministership (2021-)

On 6 September 2021, Ganesan tabled the right to sit amendment to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.

Personal life

Ganesan married G. Bavani on 10 June 1984. The couple had one son and four daughters. Bavani died on 9 December 2021.