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Pralhad Joshi

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Who is Pralhad Joshi?

Pralhad Joshi is an Indian politician and leader of Bharatiya Janata Party. He is currently serving as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy in the NDA government.
 
In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, he won for the fifth time in a row in the Dharwad Lok Sabha Constituency by defeating his Congress opponent Vinod Asuti by margin of 97,324 votes.
Education and Profession
 
Joshi has a degree of B.A. from K.S. Arts College, Hubli and Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka.
 
He is an industrialist by profession according to his affidavit.
 
Political Journey
 
1995 - 1998: President, BJP, Dharwad District
 
1998 - 2003: General Secretary, B.J.P. Dharwad District
 
2004: Elected to 14th Lok Sabha
 
2006 - 2013: General Secretary, BJP, Karnataka State Unit
 
2009: Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
 
2013: President, BJP, Karnataka State Unit
 
2014: Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
 
2019: Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (4th term)
 
2019: Union Cabinet Minister, Parliamentary Affairs; Coal; and Mines
 
2024: Re-elected to 18th Lok Sabha (5th term)
 
2024: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy
 
Books Published: "Sadhaneya Sankalpa" in Kannada
 

Latest Updates on Pralhad Joshi

Inaugurating a CBSE experience centre in Dwarka, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged wider access to practical learning and stressed the need to equip students with job-ready skills

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that incentives have been awarded for 862K tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production and 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing capacity so far

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Education minister asks NCERT to study AI's impact on learning and creativity, ensure responsible use, complete textbooks on time and focus on student wellbeing

Updated On: 01 Sep 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called for transforming the National Test House into a premier global testing and certification organisation as India's manufacturing sector expands.

Updated On: 29 Aug 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

India will import 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at nil duty to curb record domestic prices ahead of the festival season and ease concerns over dwindling stocks

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

The proposed platform will provide learning content, expert guidance and structured preparation to students following the Prime Minister's Independence Day announcement

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

Agency removes around 600 experts, plans to induct new officials and introduces a four-tier question-paper checking system as CISF teams reinforce security

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Agency removes 50 members, to fill 10 new leadership positions soon

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Joshi also underlined the contribution of women in education, saying women account for nearly 44 per cent of enrolment in STEM disciplines

Updated On: 08 Aug 2026 | 1:57 PM IST

The Centre is planning the next phase of the Green Energy Corridor, spanning 10,000 circuit km, to strengthen renewable power evacuation and support India's energy transition

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

The Union minister said the country remains on track to achieve its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 after adding over 30 GW of non-fossil capacity in the first half of the year

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

PM Surya Ghar scheme has crossed 50 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW commissioned and nearly 19 lakh households reporting zero electricity bills

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister amid scrutiny over exam reforms, low public spending on education and persistent youth unemployment

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Pralhad Joshi faces task of restoring trust in education system

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

The government will be tested on Monday, with an emboldened Oppn confronting it, writes Archis Mohan

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Pralhad Joshi assumed charge as Union education minister a day after replacing Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned following nationwide protests over the Neet paper leak controversy

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy

Updated On: 25 Jul 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

India is projected to have 786 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2035-36, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of its total installed power generation capacity

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

Solar capacity additions surged 43 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, taking India's total installed renewable energy capacity, including hydro, to 288 GW

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

The Union minister also laid the foundation stone for industrial and development projects worth Rs 1,593 crore, while highlighting competitive solar tariffs

Updated On: 30 Jun 2026 | 12:31 AM IST