Vinay Kulkarni

Vinay Rajashekharappa Kulkarni is an Indian politician who was the minister for Mines and Geology in the Government of Karnataka.^[1] He was a Member of Legislative Assembly representing the Dharwad constituency,^[2] and belongs to the Indian National Congress party in Karnataka. Kulkarni is an agriculturist by profession and is involved in commercial dairy farming.^[3]

Vinay Rajashekarappa Kulkarni
Minister of State for Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka
In office 30 October 2015 – May 2018
Preceded by	Jagadish Shettar (Chief Minister)
Succeeded by	Rajashekar Patil
In-Charge minister of Dharwad District
In office 17 May 2013 – May 2018
Personal details
Born	(1968-11-07) 7 November 1968 (age 56) Gummagol
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Shivaleela
Children	2 daughters, 1 son
Alma mater	Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

He was appointed chairman for Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board on 26 January 2024.^[4]