Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines
Member of Parliament DHARWAD (State Karnataka)
Shri. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Government of India and a LokSabha Member of Parliament from Karnataka, is a reputed politician and an able administrator known for his dedication towards social, regional and national issues.
A high-performing Union Minister in the Cabinet, who is shouldering the responsibilities of three portfolios of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri. Joshi is a household name in Karnataka, and is an immensely popular leader in Dharwad constituency from where he has been elected as a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament with thumping majority for four consecutive terms.
Sheer commitment and extensive work at the grass-root level endeared him to the masses and led to him earning the tag of Man-of-the-Masses. Moved by dedication and concern for his constituency, state of Karnataka and the Country, Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi allocated important portfolios on his able shoulders.
As Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, he is responsible for functioning of the Houses of Parliament and he has played a key role in the passing of many crucial bills of national importance. A Statesman par excellence, Mr. Joshi is also working diligently to instil a sense of pride in our Constitutional values and raising awareness among the masses.
A Statesman par excellence, Mr. Joshi is also working diligently to instill a sense of pride in our Constitutional values and raising awareness among the masses.
After taking over as the Minister of Coal and Mines in 2019 under the leadership of Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi, Pralhad Joshi has spearheaded a series of path-breaking initiatives and policy interventions which has led to unlocking the true potential of the Coal & Mining sector to build a self-reliant- Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Shri. Joshi has been contributing immensely towards strengthening the Public Sector Undertakings under his portfolio including Coal India & its subsidiaries, NALCO, MECL, NLC and HCL.
Mr. Joshi believes a self-reliant can propel and fastrack India’s rise to the league of Superpowers. It is this belief of Shri. Joshi that has been the driving force behind some of the major Policy Reforms under the Ministry of Coal & Mines, including landmark interventions like introduction of commercial coal mining, amendment of the MMDR Act to ensure allocation of mineral resources through auction & competitive bidding, ensuring ransparency and better Governance, ensuring ease-of-doing business – steps which will go a long way in fulfilling energy demands of the country. Under Shri Joshi’s charge, country’s coal production has witnessed record growth, clocking 893 Million Tonnes in 2022-23, the highest-ever in the history of India.
The achievements and contribution of the coal and mining sector to fulfilling India’s energy needs is significant. Coal is the very source from where India gains its strength, and Shri. Joshi is leading from the front to secure Country’s Energy needs.
Shri. Joshi has always fought for the causes of his constituency, state and the country. He has always displayed compassion for the poor and downtrodden. His untiring efforts on the ground make Shri. Pralhad Joshi an endearing personality and a social worker. He is also contributing liberally and is engaged in providing free mid-day meals project in State of Karnataka.
Born on 27th November, 1962 in Bijapur, Karnataka, Shri. Joshi comes from a humble and respectable family. Besides his social and political interests, he is a voracious reader and has extensive interest in Indian Classical music and cricket.
Positions Held
21 Nov. 2019 onwards – Special Invitee, General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha
20 June 2019 onwards – Special Invitee, Business Advisory Committee
30 May 2019 onwards – Union Cabinet Minister, Parliamentary Affairs; Coal; and Mines
May, 2019 – Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (4th term)
7 Sept. 2018 – 25 May 2019 – Member, Committee on Privileges
29 Jan. 2015 – 25 May 2019 – Member, General Purposes Committee
15 Sep. 2014 – 25 May 2019 – Member, Committee on Ethics
1 Sep. 2014 – 25 May 2019 – Chairperson, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
13 June 2014 – 25 May 2019 – Member, Business Advisory Committee,
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
9 June 2014 – 25 May 2019 – Member, Panel of Chairpersons, Lok Sabha
May, 2014 – Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
2013 – 2017 – President, B.J.P., Karnataka State Unit
21 Apr. 2010 – Member, Committee on Absence of Members from the Sitting of the House
31 Aug. 2009 – Member, Standing Committee on Railways
2009 – Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
20 Mar 2007 – Member, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism & Culture
2006 – 2013 – General Secretary, B.J.P., Karnataka State Unit Member, Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf
2 Jan. 2006 – Member, Standing Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers
2004 – Elected to 14th Lok Sabha
1995 – 1998 – President, B.J.P., Dharwad District
1998 – 2003 – General Secretary, B.J.P. Dharwad District
Vikas Darshan
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