Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, born on 25 November 1960 in Buldhana, Maharashtra, is a senior Shiv Sena leader and the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare in the Government of India since 10 June 2024. A four-time Member of Parliament and former Maharashtra Minister, he is the political head of the Ministry of AYUSH, leading India’s efforts to integrate traditional systems with modern healthcare and expand the global reach of Ayurveda, Yoga, and natural wellness.
Present | Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH
10 June 2024
📅 Sworn In: 10 June 2024
🏛️ Government of India — Cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
🧾 Portfolios Held:
Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of AYUSH
Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
🌿 Responsibilities:
Political Head of the Ministry of AYUSH — overseeing national policy on Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy
Promotion of traditional Indian medicine and global collaborations on AYUSH systems
Integration of AYUSH with modern healthcare under the National Health Mission (NHM)
🌱 Focus on expansion of AYUSH Wellness Centres, AYUSH infrastructure, and drug standardization through PCIM&H
🌍 Leading India’s vision to make AYUSH a global health movement aligned with WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
2019 – Present |
Elected: 2019 General Elections
Parliament of India — Representing Ajmer, Rajasthan (BJP)
Committee Memberships:
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Food Processing
Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
Advocated for modern irrigation systems, farmer income enhancement, and rural skill development
Served as a strong representative of Rajasthan’s agricultural heartland at the national level
Senior Parliamentarian and Policy Contributor
2014 – 2024
📢 Actively participated in legislative debates on rural health, farmer welfare, and renewable energy
🌱 Advocated for better integration of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) with modern medicine
💬 Supported initiatives for clean energy, water conservation, and sustainable agriculture
🏆 Widely respected for his consistent electoral success and constituency development work
Present | Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
2009
📅 Elected to Lok Sabha: 2009 from Buldhana Constituency, Maharashtra
🏛️ Political Party: Shiv Sena (now part of the National Democratic Alliance – NDA)
📊 Re-elected consecutively in 2014, 2019, and 2024
🧾 Parliamentary Committees:
Standing Committee on Energy
Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
Consultative Committee for Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
🌍 Represented farmers and cooperatives at the national level, emphasizing rural development and welfare programs
Entry into Public Service and State Politics
1990s
🏛️ Joined Shiv Sena and began active participation in state politics
📅 1995 – 1999: Served as Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Mehkar constituency
👔 Ministerial Role: Minister of State for Sports, Youth Welfare & Irrigation, Government of Maharashtra
🌾 Focused on rural sports infrastructure, youth engagement, and irrigation development projects in Vidarbha region
Early Life & Education
1960 – 1980s | Early Life & Education
📍 Born: 25 November 1960, Mehkar, District Buldhana, Maharashtra
🎓 Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
🌱 Deeply involved in social and cooperative movements from a young age
🏡 Belongs to an agriculturist family; known for simplicity, discipline, and service orientation