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{{short description|Indian politician (born 1960)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav
| image = Prataprao Jadhav (cropped).jpg
| caption = Jadhav, {{circa|2024}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1960|11|25}}
| birth_place = [[Mehkar]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| office = [[Ministry of Ayush|Union Minister of State ''(Independent Charge)'' for AYUSH]]
| term_start = 10 June 2024
| predecessor = [[Sarbananda Sonowal]]
| office1 = [[Union Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Health and Family Welfare]]
| alongside1 = [[Anupriya Patel]]
| minister1 = [[Jagat Prakash Nadda]]
| term_start1 = 10 June 2024
| predecessor1 = [[S. P. Singh Baghel]]
| office3 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start3 = 1995
| term_end3 = 2009
| office2 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| term_start2 = 16 May 2009
| term_end2 =
| predecessor2 = [[Anandrao Vithoba Adsul]]
| successor2 =
| constituency2 = [[Buldhana (Lok Sabha constituency)|Buldhana, Maharashtra]]
| party = [[File:Logo of Shiv Sena.svg|25px]] [[Shiv Sena (2022–present)|Shiv Sena]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Rajshree Jadhav|1983}}
| children = 2
| parents =
| website =
| source = https://sansad.in/ls/members/biography/4373?from=members
| office4 = [[Minister of State]] in [[Government of Maharashtra|Maharashtra]]
| term_start4 = 1997
| term_end4 = 1999
| predecessor3 = Subodh Keshav Saoji
| successor3 = [[Sanjay Bhashkar Raimulkar]]
| constituency3 = [[Mehkar Assembly constituency|Mehkar]]
| prime_minister = [[Narendra Modi]]
| 1blankname4 = [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra|Chief Minister]]
| 2blankname4 = Department
| 1namedata4 = [[Manohar Joshi]]<br/>[[Narayan Rane]]
| 2namedata4 = Irrigation, Sports & Youth Welfare
}}

'''Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav''' (born 25 November 1960) is an Indian politician who is serving as the 3rd [[Ministry of Ayush|Minister of Ayush]] since 2024. He is a member of the [[Shiv Sena (2022–present)|Shinde's Shiv Sena]] and has been elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] for four consecutive terms since 2009, representing the [[Buldhana (Lok Sabha constituency)|Buldhana constituency]] in [[Maharashtra]] .<ref name="prsindia">{{cite web |title=Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao |url=https://prsindia.org/mptrack/17-lok-sabha/jadhav-prataprao-ganpatrao |website=PRSIndia |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref>
Jadhav began his political career in 1986 and served three terms as a member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] from 1995 to 2009. During this period, he also held the position of minister of state for Sports, Youth Welfare, and Irrigation in the Shiv Sena-BJP government of Maharashtra from 1997 to 1999.<ref name="indianexpress">{{cite web |title=Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav |url=https://indianexpress.com/about/prataprao-ganpatrao-jadhav/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref> In addition to his political roles, Jadhav is actively involved in various community initiatives and social welfare programmes.<ref name="oneindia">{{cite web |title=Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav: Age, Biography, Education |url=https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/jadhav-prataprao-ganpatrao-34330.html |website=Oneindia |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref>

==Early life==
Prataprao was born on 25 November 1960 in Mehkar, a town in the [[Buldhana district]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].<ref name="oneindia" /> He is the son of Ganpatrao Jadhav and Sindhutai Jadhav. Growing up in a family with a strong agricultural background, Jadhav developed an early connection to farming and rural development. He belongs to [[Maratha (caste)|Maratha]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Jun/10/bjps-maha-caste-regional-balance|title=BJP'S Maha caste regional balance|website=new Indian express|accessdate=10 June 2024}}</ref>

Jadhav studied at Shri Shivaji College in Chikhli, Buldhana, Maharashtra, where he did not graduate, completing up to the second year of a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) course in 1979.<ref name="digitalsansad">{{cite web |title=Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav |url=https://sansad.in/ls/members/biography/4373?from=members |website=Digital Sansad |access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref>

In addition to his studies, Jadhav was involved in various extracurricular activities, including sports such as Kabaddi and cricket, which he continues to enjoy in his personal time. His early life experiences in Mehkar and his engagement with the local community influenced his future political career.

==Political career==

Jadhav began his political journey in 1986 when he joined the [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]] party.<ref name="indiatvnews">{{cite web |title=Political Profile of Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao, Shiv Sena Party, Buldhana, and Net Worth |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2024/maharashtra/buldhana-constituency/candidate-list/jadhav-prataprao-ganpatrao-lok-sabha-candidate |website=India TV News |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref> His early political career focused on strengthening the party's presence in the Buldhana district, an area traditionally dominated by the [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]].

In 1995, Jadhav won his first election to the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Mehkar Assembly constituency|Mehkar constituency]]. Following the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance's victory, he was appointed the Minister of State for Sports, Youth Welfare, and Irrigation under Chief Minister [[Manohar Joshi]].<ref name="indianexpress"/> Jadhav retained his seat in the 1999 and 2004 state assembly elections, completing three consecutive terms as an MLA.<ref name="timesofindiaprofile">{{cite web |title=Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao - Shiv Sena |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections/maharashtra/buldhana/candidateshow/jadhav-prataprao-ganpatrao-1681 |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref>

Jadhav transitioned to national politics in 2009 when he was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] from the [[Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency|Buldhana constituency]]. He secured consecutive victories in the 2014 and 2019 general elections, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics.<ref name="prsindia"/> During his tenure as an MP, he has been actively involved in parliamentary activities, including asking 511 questions and participating in 19 debates.

In 2024, Jadhav was re-elected to the Lok Sabha for a fourth consecutive term. His loyalty to the Shiv Sena, particularly during the party's split, and his alignment with [[Eknath Shinde]]'s faction citing 'Hindutva ideology' further solidified his political standing. Following his re-election, Jadhav was appointed the [[Ministry of AYUSH|Minister of Ayush]] in the Union Cabinet.

Throughout his political career, Jadhav has focused on various developmental initiatives, including improving educational opportunities, especially for girls, and implementing economic welfare policies for farmers. He has also been actively involved in organising community events such as health and blood donation camps, yoga sessions, career guidance camps, and agricultural exhibitions.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}}

==Positions held==
Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav has held several significant positions throughout his political career:
* Member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] (1995–2009)<ref name="indianexpress"/>
* Minister of State for Sports, Youth Welfare, and Irrigation, Government of Maharashtra (1997–1999)<ref name="pib">{{cite web |title=Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav takes charge as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2023988 |website=Press Information Bureau |date=11 June 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref>
* Member of Parliament, [[Lok Sabha]] (2009–present)
* Chairperson, Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj<ref name="pib" />
* Chairperson, Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology<ref name="pib" />
* President, Central Rural Development Committee of India<ref name="oneindia"/>
* Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush (2024–present)<ref name="indianpharmapost">{{cite web |title=Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav takes charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |url=https://www.indianpharmapost.com/people/prataprao-ganpatrao-jadhav-takes-charge-as-minister-of-state-in-the-ministry-of-health-family-welfare-15754 |website=Indian Pharma Post |date=11 June 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024}}</ref>
* Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (2024–present)<ref name="indianpharmapost" />

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://shivsena.org/leadership/ Shiv Sena official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901163032/https://shivsena.org/leadership/ |date=1 September 2020 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110703133449/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4373 Fifteenth Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile - Jadhav, Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao]
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