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| image = | | image = Prakash Javadekar meeting the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Ms. Janet Austin and explains the significant educational reforms currently underway in India, in Victoria, Canada.JPG | ||
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| office = [[Minister of Information and Broadcasting]] | | office = [[Minister of Information and Broadcasting]] | ||
| predecessor = [[Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore]] | | predecessor = [[Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore]] | ||
| successor = [[ | | successor = [[Bhupender Yadav]] | ||
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]] | | primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]] | ||
| term_start = 30 May 2019 | | term_start = 30 May 2019 | ||
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'''Prakash Keshav Javadekar''' (born 30 January 1951) is an | '''Prakash Keshav Javadekar''' (born 30 January 1951) <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prakash Javadekar Biography - Age, Education, Family, Political Life|url=https://www.elections.in/political-leaders/prakash-javadekar.html|access-date=2021-09-09|website=www.elections.in}}</ref> is an Indian politician. He is a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) who previously served as the [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]], [[Minister of Information and Broadcasting]] and [[Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises]] between 2014 and 2021. | ||
Javadekar was elected to the upper house [[Rajya Sabha]] as a [[Member of Parliament]] from [[Maharashtra]] in 2008, and re-elected from [[Madhya Pradesh]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/javadekar-nominated-bjps-rajya-sabha-member-from-maharashtra_10029181.html|title=Javadekar nominated BJP's Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra|work=Thaindian News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/prakash-javadekar-files-rajya-sabha-nomination-from-mp-1560251.html|title=Prakash Javadekar files Rajya Sabha nomination from MP|work=Firstpost|date=7 June 2014}}</ref> | Javadekar was elected to the upper house [[Rajya Sabha]] as a [[Member of Parliament]] from [[Maharashtra]] in 2008, and re-elected from [[Madhya Pradesh]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/javadekar-nominated-bjps-rajya-sabha-member-from-maharashtra_10029181.html|title=Javadekar nominated BJP's Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra|work=Thaindian News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/prakash-javadekar-files-rajya-sabha-nomination-from-mp-1560251.html|title=Prakash Javadekar files Rajya Sabha nomination from MP|work=Firstpost|date=7 June 2014}}</ref> | ||
Following the victory of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in the [[2014 Indian General Election]], he was appointed Minister State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forests and Climate Change by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs,<ref name="sarkaritel.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.sarkaritel.com/ministries/ministrydetail.php?min_id=28|title=Sarkaritel.com, : Ministries, Government of India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting}}</ref> and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.<ref name="mpa.nic.in">[http://www.mpa.nic.in/MPA/photo_new.aspx] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519104400/http://www.mpa.nic.in/MPA/photo_new.aspx |date=19 May 2014 }}</ref> | Following the victory of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in the [[2014 Indian General Election]], he was appointed Minister State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forests and Climate Change by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]]. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs,<ref name="sarkaritel.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.sarkaritel.com/ministries/ministrydetail.php?min_id=28|title=Sarkaritel.com, : Ministries, Government of India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting}}</ref> and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.<ref name="mpa.nic.in">[http://www.mpa.nic.in/MPA/photo_new.aspx] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519104400/http://www.mpa.nic.in/MPA/photo_new.aspx |date=19 May 2014 }}</ref> | ||
Javadekar is an official [[spokesperson]] of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]].<ref name="prakash javadekar - Bio">{{cite web|title=prakash javadekar - Bio |url=http://www.prakashjavadekar.com/sketch.htm |access-date=31 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628110916/http://www.prakashjavadekar.com/sketch.htm |archive-date=28 June 2012 }}</ref> | Javadekar is an official [[spokesperson]] of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]].<ref name="prakash javadekar - Bio">{{cite web|title=prakash javadekar - Bio |url=http://www.prakashjavadekar.com/sketch.htm |access-date=31 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628110916/http://www.prakashjavadekar.com/sketch.htm |archive-date=28 June 2012 }}</ref> | ||
He is married to | He is married to Prachee Javadekar and has two sons. He also has a brother, Suhas Javadekar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=COVER STORY : Freedom of space|url=https://corporatecitizen.in/v2-issue19/cover-story-freedom-of-space.html|access-date=2020-07-01|website=corporatecitizen.in}}</ref> | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
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== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
[[File:Shri Prakash Javadekar taking charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in New Delhi on May 29, 2014.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Shri Prakash Javadekar taking charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in New Delhi on May 29, 2014.jpg|thumb|Prakash Javadekar taking charge as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in New Delhi on May 29, 2014]] | ||
[[File:Shri Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Union Minister for Human Resource Development, in New Delhi on July 07, 2016.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Shri Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Union Minister for Human Resource Development, in New Delhi on July 07, 2016.jpg|thumb|Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Union Minister for Human Resource Development, in New Delhi on July 07, 2016]] | ||
Active in politics since his college days, Javadekar was a member of ABVP, the student union. During the [[The Emergency (India)|Emergency]] declared by Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]] between | Active in politics since his college days, Javadekar was a member of ABVP, the student union. During the [[The Emergency (India)|Emergency]] declared by Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]] between 1975 and 1977, Javadekar participated in student movements against the government. | ||
From 1984 | From 1984 to 1990, Javadekar was a National Secretary and then General Secretary in the [[Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha]]. In 1989, he was appointed State Secretary and Campaign Chief of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in Maharashtra, a position he held till 1995. Javadekar was elected to the [[Maharashtra Legislative Council]] between 1990 and 2002. He also occupied the positions of the Executive President of the State Planning Board and then Chairman of the Task Force on IT in the [[Government of Maharashtra]]. | ||
In 2008, Javadekar was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] as a [[Member of Parliament]] from [[Maharashtra]]. He was re-elected from [[Madhya Pradesh]] in 2014. | In 2008, Javadekar was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] as a [[Member of Parliament]] from [[Maharashtra]]. He was re-elected from [[Madhya Pradesh]] in 2014. | ||
Following the victory of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in the [[2014 Indian General Election]], Javadekar was appointed Minister State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forests and Climate Change by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was also appointed as a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs.<ref name="sarkaritel.com"/> He led the Indian delegation to the [[2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference]]. | Following the victory of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in the [[2014 Indian General Election]], Javadekar was appointed Minister State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forests and Climate Change by [[Narendra Modi|Prime Minister Narendra Modi]]. He was also appointed as a Minister of State for [[Parliamentary Affairs]].<ref name="sarkaritel.com"/> He led the Indian delegation to the [[2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference]]. | ||
Between May to November 2014, he was also Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting.<ref name="mpa.nic.in"/> After taking charge of his ministry, Javadekar notably said that “the media itself suffices for self-regulation. Institutions are important for the functioning of democracy and priorities would be worked out after due consultation with the stakeholders”. | Between May to November 2014, he was also Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting.<ref name="mpa.nic.in"/> After taking charge of his ministry, Javadekar notably said that “the media itself suffices for self-regulation. Institutions are important for the functioning of democracy and priorities would be worked out after due consultation with the stakeholders”. | ||
Javadekar is now the Human Resource and Development Minister of India and also a veteran spokesperson of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. Before becoming a National Spokesperson, he was also a Spokesperson for the Maharashtra BJP. He has also previously in-charge of the BJP's Economic Forum and Cells related to the economy. | Javadekar is now the Human Resource and Development Minister of India and also a veteran spokesperson of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. Before becoming a National Spokesperson, he was also a Spokesperson for the [[Maharashtra]] BJP. He has also previously in-charge of the BJP's Economic Forum and Cells related to the economy. | ||
On 31 May 2012, based on Javadekar's complaints about various [[Coal Mining Scam|irregularities in coal mining]], the [[Central Vigilance Commission]] (CVC) directed a [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] enquiry. He said,"We have made a formal complaint to CVC because there were so many glaring lacunae which needed to be probed. If the inquiry has been ordered, it's good."<ref name="CVC asks CBI to probe alleged coal scam despite UPA govt's attempt to brush it under the carpet">{{cite news|title=CVC asks CBI to probe alleged coal scam despite UPA govt's attempt to brush it under the carpet|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cvc-refers-alleged-coal-scam-to-cbi-for-preliminary-inquiry/1/198459.html|date=31 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="CVC Refers Coal Block Allocation Case to CBI">{{cite news|title=CVC Refers Coal Block Allocation Case to CBI|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=764309|newspaper=Outlook India|date=31 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531180317/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=764309|archive-date=31 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | On 31 May 2012, based on Javadekar's complaints about various [[Coal Mining Scam|irregularities in coal mining]], the [[Central Vigilance Commission]] (CVC) directed a [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] enquiry. He said,"We have made a formal complaint to CVC because there were so many glaring lacunae which needed to be probed. If the inquiry has been ordered, it's good."<ref name="CVC asks CBI to probe alleged coal scam despite UPA govt's attempt to brush it under the carpet">{{cite news|title=CVC asks CBI to probe alleged coal scam despite UPA govt's attempt to brush it under the carpet|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cvc-refers-alleged-coal-scam-to-cbi-for-preliminary-inquiry/1/198459.html|date=31 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="CVC Refers Coal Block Allocation Case to CBI">{{cite news|title=CVC Refers Coal Block Allocation Case to CBI|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=764309|newspaper=Outlook India|date=31 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531180317/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=764309|archive-date=31 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
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== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Javadekar's wife | Javadekar's wife Prachee Javadekar is an education researcher and consultant and is a former Director of [[Indian Institutes of Management|Indira Institute of Management]], [[Pune]]. He has two sons: Ashutosh Javadekar who is a dentist and an artist, and Apoorva Javadekar, who is Assistant Professor of Finance at [[Indian School of Business]].<ref>{{citation |title=Apoorva Javadekar Profile|url=https://www.isb.edu/faculty-research/faculty/directory/javadekar-apoorva |work=[[Indian School of Business|ISB]]}}</ref> On 16 April 2021, he tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Staff Writer|date=2021-04-16|title=Union Minister Prakash Javadekar tests positive for Covid-19|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/prakash-javadekar-tests-positive-for-covid19-11618574754633.html|access-date=2021-04-16|website=mint|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Positions held == | == Positions held == | ||