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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

At present, India's total installed capacity of the non-fossil fuel sector has touched 214 GW, over 14 per cent increase compared to the same month last year

Updated On: 17 Dec 2024 | 1:34 PM IST

It cannot be that the Congress celebrates its win in polls held through the machines and then raises questions on their reliability when it loses, Joshi said

Updated On: 16 Dec 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

Amit Shah emphasised Mukherjee's profound impact as the President of India, describing how he transformed the role of the presidency

Updated On: 11 Dec 2024 | 10:09 AM IST

The future of e-commerce in India is bright, inclusive and transformative, the minister said emphasising the sheer size, and potential of India market, Union minister added

Updated On: 10 Dec 2024 | 1:40 PM IST

Developed in partnership with the World Food Programme and IIT-Delhi, the system leverages advanced algorithms to optimize foodgrain movement across the country's logistics network

Updated On: 05 Dec 2024 | 10:05 PM IST

Joshi said that while the government has set specific margin rates, state governments retain the flexibility to determine actual rates

Updated On: 27 Nov 2024 | 2:56 PM IST

The report alleged that the then BJP led government purchased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits at inflated prices

Updated On: 22 Nov 2024 | 9:02 AM IST

More than 200 parts or components (over 50 per cent of total parts) required to develop electrolysers are being imported from other countries, Joshi said

Updated On: 16 Nov 2024 | 7:33 AM IST

The minister for new and renewable energy has also urged industry players and stakeholders to devise strategies which would help the country meet the target in a time-bound manner

Updated On: 15 Nov 2024 | 2:41 PM IST

The John Michael D'Cunha Commission report has recommended prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa

Updated On: 11 Nov 2024 | 9:43 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday stressed increasing the efficiency of solar projects, reducing cost and developing energy storage solutions.

Updated On: 05 Nov 2024 | 4:26 PM IST

Last month, he informed, India reached an impressive 90 GW of installed solar capacity, moving steadily forward towards its broader goal of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030

Updated On: 04 Nov 2024 | 11:48 AM IST

This comes after Congress National President meted out advice to the Congress units headed for polls cautioning them to announce guarantees on the basis of their budget

Updated On: 01 Nov 2024 | 3:06 PM IST

The Bharat brand provides kitchen staples at subsidised rates. It was launched as a part of the govt's broader aim to make essential goods more affordable for middle-class consumers

Updated On: 23 Oct 2024 | 4:30 PM IST

The complaint was filed by Sunita Chavan, wife of former Nagthana MLA Devavand Phool Singh Chavan, who lost the 2023 Assembly election

Updated On: 18 Oct 2024 | 1:33 PM IST

Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at the age of 86 at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night

Updated On: 10 Oct 2024 | 5:08 PM IST

The minister met Habeck, who is also the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Berlin

Updated On: 09 Oct 2024 | 8:00 PM IST

The minister for new and renewable energy made the remarks while addressing the ongoing 'Hamburg Sustainability Conference' in Germany

Updated On: 07 Oct 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

Joshi said the proposal on hiking the ethanol price is under consideration of the government. The petroleum ministry is looking into the matter

Updated On: 26 Sep 2024 | 5:44 PM IST

He said through his outreach, he would also amplify the two flagship schemes of MNRE - PM Suryaghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM - which require support of State governments' machinery

Updated On: 17 Sep 2024 | 11:58 PM IST