Decision Maker

Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan is an influential figure in Indian politics, serving as the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel in the Government of India. Born on June 26th, 1969, he has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for many years and has represented Madhya Pradesh and Bihar in the Rajya Sabha. Known for his administrative capabilities, Pradhan has spearheaded several significant policies in the energy sector, including the "Ujjwala Yojana" scheme which provided free LPG connection to poor families in India, and has been instrumental in driving the nation's oil and gas regulatory reforms.