| Name | Prakash Javadekar |
| Age (as in 2023) | 64 |
| Birth Place | Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Politician, Environmentalist |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Caste | Mahar |
| Wife | Prerna Javadekar |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Father | Narsingrao Javadekar |
| Mother | Prabhavati Javadekar |
| Education | M.A. (Economics), Ph.D. (Economics) |
| Alma Mater | Fergusson College, Pune; University of Poona |
| Occupation | Politician, Writer, Environmentalist |
| In office | Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (2014-2021) |
| Term | 2014-2021 |
| Assembly constituency | Dhule (2014) |
Early Life and Education
| Birth Date | 30 January 1959 |
| Birth Place | Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Father | Narsingrao Javadekar |
| Mother | Prabhavati Javadekar |
| School | Rashtriya Military School, Ajmer |
| College | Fergusson College, Pune; University of Poona |
| Degree | M.A. (Economics), Ph.D. (Economics) |
Career
| Profession | Politician, Environmentalist |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Portfolio | Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (2014-2021) |
| Other Offices | Member of Parliament (2014-2021) |
Personal Life
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Wife | Prerna Javadekar |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Hobbies | Writing, reading |
Awards and Recognition
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Awards | Padma Shri (2020) |
| Recognition | Environmentalist of the Year (2018) |
Other Works
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Books | ‘My Prayers to Mother Ganga’ (2006) |
| Other Works | Research papers, articles on environment and economics |
