Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge as Education Minister After Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

Pralhad Joshi, a cabinet minister in the Union Government, has been given the additional responsibility of looking after the Department of Education because of the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers. The announcement was made after the Honorable President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Pradhan upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as per Article 75(2) of the Indian Constitution. Joshi will continue with his present departments till further orders.

Pralhad Joshi New Minister of Education

As per an official communication from Rashtrapati Bhavan, the task of leading the Ministry of Education has been allocated to Pralhad Joshi in addition to his current job responsibilities.

At present, Joshi is serving in the following capacities,

• Minister of Consumer Affairs
• Minister of Food and Public Distribution
• Minister of New and Renewable Energy

With this development, he shall now also take charge of administering the Ministry of Education.

Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan has been approved by the President with immediate effect as per Clause (2) of Article 75 of the Indian Constitution.

As per the formal announcement, the resignation was approved upon the advice of the Prime Minister.

As a result of this change, Education Ministry is now under the additional charge of Pralhad Joshi.

Who Is Pralhad Joshi?

Pralhad Joshi hails from Karnataka and belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Political Background

• Elected Member of Parliament from Dharwad, Karnataka, in 2004.
• A senior minister of the Union Government.

Currently occupied with the following Ministries

• Consumer Affairs
• Food and Public Distribution
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
• Earlier ministerial duties

Between the years of 2019 and 2024, he worked as,

• Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
• Minister of Coal
• Minister of Mines

He has held various important responsibilities in the Government over the years.

Official Statement

The communication released by the President’s House mentioned that,

• Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation has been accepted by the President with effect from now.
• The Minister’s resignation has been accepted on the advice of the Prime Minister.
• Mr. Pralhad Joshi has been given the charge of the Ministry of Education in addition to his existing ministries.

The appointment is effective immediately.

Message of Pralhad Joshi for Dharmendra Pradhan

In his post on social media after the announcement, Mr. Pralhad Joshi appreciated the contribution of Dharmendra Pradhan to public life.

Mr. Joshi said on social media, the message included elements like,

• This illustrious political career of Dharmendra Pradhan.
• His contribution in the educational reforms.
• Implementation of NEP 2020.
• His consistent commitment to nation building.