Mehdi Nawaz Jung, Administrator
Administrator

Mehdi Nawaz Jung

Born 23 May 1894 · Telangana — Died 28 June 1967

Serving as Governor of Gujarat from 1960 to 1965 during its early statehood period.

Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung was an Indian bureaucrat and was Secretary to the Executive Council during the Nizam rule. He also served as the Governor of Gujarat from 1960 to 1965.

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Mehdi Nawaz Jung’s Banjara Bhavan home in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills area was promoted by him for habitation and is now a protected Grade-I heritage building.

The Story

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In 1926, Mehdi Nawaz Jung was appointed Secretary to the Executive Council under the Nizam’s rule, a pivotal role in Hyderabad State's administration before independence.
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🌆 As the first Municipal Commissioner of Hyderabad, he shaped the city’s early civic infrastructure, pioneering urban development in a city that was rapidly modernizing.
3In 1952, he won a decisive election from Hyderabad constituency, transitioning from bureaucrat to politician, and held multiple ministerial portfolios including Public Works and Irrigation until 1960.
4🏥 He was instrumental in founding the Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology, India’s first government cancer hospital of its kind, introducing advanced treatments like Radio-Iodine ablation for thyroid cancers.

🏅 Awards & Honours

1957
Padma Vibhushan

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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In 1926, Mehdi Nawaz Jung served as Secretary to the Executive Council under the Nizam, a rare instance of a bureaucrat holding such a key position during princely rule.

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Through the Years

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Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung, politician and administrator in Hyderabad State (1952)
Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung, politician and administrator in Hyderabad State (1952)
1952

🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Born in Darulshifa, Hyderabad Deccan
Mehdi Nawaz Jung was born into a middle-class family headed by the religious scholar Moulvi Syed Abbas Ali.
1894
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Career
Secretary to the Executive Council
Appointed as Secretary to the Executive Council of Hyderabad State under the Nizam’s rule, a key administrative position.
1926
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Career
Elected to Hyderabad Assembly
Won the general election from Hyderabad constituency with a large majority and became a minister holding key portfolios.
1952
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Career
First President of Indian Council of Social Welfare
Led the Indian Council of Social Welfare, focusing on social development and welfare policies.
1952
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Career
Governor of Gujarat
Assumed governorship of Gujarat, overseeing early state-building efforts and community infrastructure projects.
1960
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Death
Passed away
Mehdi Nawaz Jung died, leaving behind a legacy in administration, healthcare, and civic development.
1967
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

The Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology was the first government cancer hospital in India to use Radio-Iodine ablation therapy for thyroid cancers, marking a milestone in public cancer treatment.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

His political career spanned the transition from Hyderabad State to Andhra Pradesh government, holding diverse portfolios from 1952 to 1960, including Public Works and Irrigation.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

Banjara Bhavan, his residence, played a crucial role in promoting the Banjara Hills area as a desirable residential locality, which is now a Grade-I heritage site under Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Mehdi Nawaz Jung’s pioneering role as Hyderabad’s first Municipal Commissioner laid foundations for the city’s municipal governance structure. His establishment of the government cancer hospital introduced advanced oncology treatments to India’s public health system. Additionally, his tenure as Governor of Gujarat included setting up a community auditorium that continues to serve social causes, reflecting his commitment to civic welfare.

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