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Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar

DOB: 30/01/1951

Prakash Javadekar is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He 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. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.

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Subsidy amount to be deposited directly into farmers' account: Javadekar

News | Dec 16, 2020, 11:20 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on December 16, announced that money of subsidy will be deposited directly into farmers' account to help them.

Farmers' stir: Prakash Javadekar dubs Kejriwal’s fast as ‘hypocrisy’

News | Dec 14, 2020, 02:49 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his fast to show solidarity with farmers who are protesting against the three agri laws for the last 19 days.

BTC election results: In coalition with United People's Party Liberal, BJP got absolute majority, says Javadekar

News | Dec 13, 2020, 06:29 PM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 13 said that BJP won 9 seats and in coalition with United People's Party Liberal, they got an absolute majority.

Centre keen to resolve issues farmers' issues: Prakash Javadekar

News | Dec 12, 2020, 02:41 PM IST

Earlier on Wednesday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar expressed hope that ongoing deliberations with farmers, which he termed a "work in progress", over the three agriculture-related laws will yield some results soon.

BJP's win in Rajathan local body election vindicate party's stand on farm laws: Javdekar

News | Dec 09, 2020, 03:25 PM IST

Prakash Javadekar said that people in Rajasthan voted against the trend of the ruling party winning most seats in the state's local elections.

Union Cabinet approves equity infusion of Rs 6000 crore in NIIF Debt Platform by govt

News | Nov 25, 2020, 07:59 PM IST

While addressing a press conference in the national capital on November 25, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the Union Cabinet has also approved equity infusion by Government of Rs 6000 crore in NIIF Debt Platform sponsored by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, comprising of Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited and NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited.

Union Cabinet approves merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India Limited

News | Nov 25, 2020, 06:28 PM IST

While addressing a press conference in the national capital on November 25, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the Union Cabinet has approved Scheme of Amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India Limited.

Freedom of the press is soul of our Democracy: Prakash Javadekar

News | Nov 16, 2020, 06:20 PM IST

On National Press Day, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar addressed the nation via video-conferencing.

Cabinet approves PLI scheme for 10 sectors for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities

News | Nov 11, 2020, 06:30 PM IST

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar informed about the decisions taken in Cabinet meeting.

Cabinet approves productivity and non-productivity linked bonuses for 2019-20

News | Oct 21, 2020, 08:25 PM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that Union Cabinet approves productivity linked bonus and non-productivity linked bonus for 2019-2020.

Cabinet approves adoption of J-K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

News | Oct 21, 2020, 08:27 PM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the Union Cabinet has approved adaptation of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989.

Delhi-NCR facing 70 less days of air pollution after 2016: Javadekar

News | Oct 19, 2020, 07:50 PM IST

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar claimed that Delhi-NCR does not face pollution for nearly six months since 2016.

Javadekar slams Chidambaram over his demand to bring back Article 370

News | Oct 17, 2020, 08:50 PM IST

The Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar slammed Congress leader P Chidambaram's demand to bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chirag Paswan misleading people by using senior BJP leaders' names: Javadekar

News | Oct 16, 2020, 07:28 PM IST

As Bihar is gearing up for assembly elections 2020, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar targeted LJP chief Chirag Paswan and said he is "misleading people" by using senior BJP leaders' names.

Prakash Javadekar appeals Punjab Govt to take action against stubble burning

News | Oct 15, 2020, 03:05 PM IST

In view of rising pollution, 50 teams of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will be deployed for inspection in Delhi-NCR on October 15.

Delhi air pollution: '50 CPCB to be deployed for inspection in Delhi-NCR,' says Javadekar

News | Oct 19, 2020, 07:52 PM IST

In view of deteriorating air quality, 50 teams of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will be deployed for inspection in Delhi-NCR on October 15.

'Rahul should take cognisance of issues in Rajasthan instead of going on political tour': Javadekar

News | Oct 09, 2020, 11:06 PM IST

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar targeted Congress' Rahul Gandhi and said he must take cognisance of issues in Rajasthan after various cases were reported in state.

Online ticket booking will be encouraged: Javadekar on re-opening of theatres

News | Oct 06, 2020, 02:57 PM IST

While addressing a press conference in the national capital on October 06, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar said, "As per orders of the Central Government, cinemas/ theatres/multiplexes will be re-opening from October 15. All COVID-19 guidelines and Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) issued by IandB Ministry must be followed at all cinema halls/theatres."

COVID emphasized that exploitation of natural resources lead to destruction of system: Javadekar

News | Oct 01, 2020, 06:18 PM IST

While addressing at the UN Biodiversity Summit on October 01, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar spoke about COVID-19.

Stubble decomposition machine trials to be carried out in all states: Prakash Javadekar

News | Oct 01, 2020, 05:54 PM IST

A virtual meeting of Ministry of Environment was held on October 01 on issues related to air pollution and stubble burning.

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