Pralhad Joshi assumes charge as Union Education Minister, reviews key initiatives
NEW DELHI, July 26: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday officially assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education at Kartavya Bhavan, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan a day earlier.
Pralhad Joshi, who continues to hold the portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, took charge of the Education Ministry after President Droupadi Murmu, on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, assigned him the additional responsibility. The President also accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect under Article 75(2) of the Constitution of India.
Soon after assuming office, Pralhad Joshi chaired a review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Education to assess the implementation of ongoing schemes, flagship programmes, and other key initiatives. Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary also attended the meeting.
Senior officials present at the meeting included Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, T.K. Anil Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, along with other senior officers of the Ministry.
The change in leadership comes at a significant time as the Ministry of Education continues to implement major reforms in school and higher education, including initiatives under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The review meeting focused on the progress of key programmes and the Ministry’s priorities in the education sector.
Pralhad Joshi will continue to hold the additional charge of the Ministry of Education along with the Ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy.
