Current term
Since Jun 2024 · Present
Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister of Education; Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; New & Renewable Energy · BJP
Pralhad Joshi
Education; Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; New & Renewable Energy
BJP
Dharwad
Lakshadweep
Career
Education Minister since Jul 2026; Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy Minister 2024–; Dharwad MP since 2004
Born
1964 · Age 62
Education
BCom, Karnataka University
Terms in Office
Education Minister since Jul 2026; Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy Minister 2024–; Dharwad MP since 2004
About
Indian politician (born 1962)
Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 13th Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and 10th Minister of New and Renewable Energy since 2024. In July 2026, Joshi assumed office of the 10th Minister of Education while continuing to hold his existing portfolios in the Union Cabinet..
Projects & Initiatives 3 ongoing
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Ministry of New & Renewable Energy)
Budget₹75,021 crore (2024–27 central financial assistance)
ReachGovt. reported: 40 lakh+ beneficiary households within two years; ₹22,750 crore+ subsidy disbursed (MNRE, Jun 2026); target 1 crore households by March 2027; up to 300 units of free electricity a month.
TargetScheme period 2024-27
Official agency / source
National Green Hydrogen Mission (co-pilot)
Budget₹19,744 crore (2023–30 central outlay)
TargetMission target 2030
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Wind Energy Expansion
ReachGovt. reported: installed wind capacity 58.14 GW (31 Jul 2026); 6.05 GW added in FY 2025–26 · PIB Aug 2026
TargetCapacity target 2030
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Parliament Record
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Schemes & projects under Pralhad Joshi
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — ongoing · since 2024 · apply online
- National Green Hydrogen Mission (co-pilot) — ongoing · since 2023
- Wind Energy Expansion — ongoing · since 2021
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Pralhad Joshi?
Pralhad Joshi is the Union Minister of Education; Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; New & Renewable Energy, from the BJP.
Which party does Pralhad Joshi belong to?
Pralhad Joshi belongs to the BJP.
Which constituency does Pralhad Joshi represent?
Pralhad Joshi represents Dharwad.
Which government schemes and projects are linked to Pralhad Joshi?
Schemes and projects under Pralhad Joshi include PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, National Green Hydrogen Mission (co-pilot), Wind Energy Expansion.