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Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan is a BJP leader and currently the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepeneurship in the NDA government. He is the son of former BJP MP Dr. Debendra Pradhan. He started as an Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activist in the year 1983, and was elected President of Talcher College Students' Union in 1985. Soon he was elected as the national secretary of ABVP and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha from 2004 to 2006. He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. Pradhan has represented the Deogarh constituency of Odisha. He was also a member of the 12th Assembly of Odisha (2000-2004). He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2012. Since then he was a member of several committees like Committee on Government Assurances, Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine matters relating to allocation and pricing of telecom licenses and spectrum, Committee on Rural Development and Committee on Agriculture. 2004 onwards, Pradhan was the party-incharge for Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Odisha.

Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Stalin regarding his letter to PM on NEP 2020: 'Rise above politics'
Education | Feb 21, 2025, 01:55 PM IST
In a letter to Stalin, Pradhan said the Tamil Nadu CM should think about the interests of young learners who will benefit from the new National Education Policy.
NCERT textbooks for classes 9-12 as per new curriculum to be ready by 2026-27, says Pradhan
Education | Dec 17, 2024, 04:13 PM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the updated version of NCERT textbooks will be released by 2026-27.
NTA to be restructured in 2025, ten new posts being created, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Higher Studies | Dec 17, 2024, 11:57 AM IST
National Testing Agency (NTA) will only conduct entrance exams for higher education institutions starting next year, said Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament today.

PM Modi attends Odisha Parba event in Delhi, emphasises govt's efforts to boost development in East
India | Nov 24, 2024, 10:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event organised by Odia Samaj, a Delhi-based trust. The event was attended by Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
PM Vidyalaxmi: Students with family income of upto Rs 8 lakh to get education loans upto Rs 10 lakh
Education | Nov 06, 2024, 04:25 PM IST
The Education Minister has announced details of the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme on his X handle. Under this scheme, students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 8 lakh will be eligible for a 3% interest subsidy on education loans of up to Rs. 10 lakh.
3 COEs in AI will emerge as temples of global public good: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Education | Oct 15, 2024, 04:54 PM IST
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has today launched three AI centres of excellence focused on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities in New Delhi.

Haryana Elections Results: BJP initiates govt formation efforts, meeting underway at Khattar's house
Haryana | Oct 08, 2024, 01:17 PM IST
Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Results: BJP is leading at 51 seats while Congress is leading on only 34 seats. As the counting goes on, the results are turning in favour of the BJP, which is eyeing to form the government for the third time.
NCERT textbooks for all grades to be now sold on Amazon as well through authorised sellers
Education | Oct 07, 2024, 11:04 PM IST
Amazon India has announced a partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to streamline the sale of textbooks at maximum retail price (MRP) across all serviceable pin codes in the country.
Haryana BJP incharge Pradhan rejects Anil Vij's claim for top post, backs Nayab Saini as CM face
Haryana | Sep 15, 2024, 05:30 PM IST
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan dismissed Haryana BJP leader Anil Vij's bid for the chief minister's post, asserting that Nayab Singh Saini is the party's official candidate for the upcoming state assembly elections.

NIRF 2024 rankings to be released on THIS date; check timing
Education | Aug 06, 2024, 06:42 PM IST
NIRF 2024 rankings will be announced by the Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on August 12. Check details here.
Bagless days for classes 6-8, Education Ministry notifies guidelines
Education | Jul 29, 2024, 11:09 PM IST
The Education Ministry said that Every student will take a fun course during classes 6-8 that gives a survey and hands-on experience of a sampling of important vocational crafts such as carpentry, electric work, and metal work among others.
Dharmendra Pradhan, after SC ruling on NEET-UG, targets Rahul Gandhi, says 'he should apologise'
India | Jul 24, 2024, 06:57 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday led the Opposition attack on the government over the exam paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha, saying there is a very serious problem in the country's exam system and that Pradhan has blamed everybody except himself for it.

Dharmendra Pradhan slams Rahul Gandhi on NEET issue, calls him well versed with unfair practices
India | Jul 22, 2024, 07:52 PM IST
The NEET UG row intensified as Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav.
Centre, UGC launch 'ASMITA' project to produce 22,000 books in Indian languages | DETAILS
Education | Jul 17, 2024, 06:52 AM IST
By focusing on translation and academic writing, ASMITA aims to bridge the language gap in education, ensuring that students have access to high-quality study materials in their native languages.
'No question of including controversial portion in curriculum,' says Pradhan on 'Manusmriti' row
India | Jul 12, 2024, 04:27 PM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan quashed a controversial proposal to include Manusmriti in the law curriculum.

NEET-PG 2024: 'Fresh date for exam to be announced within two days', says Dharmendra Pradhan
India | Jun 29, 2024, 08:10 PM IST
NEET-PG 2024 exam: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said the question paper was leaked on darknet and circulated on the Telegram app. The matter is being probed by the CBI.
'Govt ready for discussion, Oppn must maintain decorum in Parliament': Pradhan on NEET row
India | Jun 28, 2024, 04:35 PM IST
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said a credible high-level committee has also been formed for reform, soon the date of all those exams will also be announced. He also urged the Opposition to come out of politics and join the discussion.
NEET UG 2024: 1563 candidates to give re-exam today, check details here
Education | Jun 23, 2024, 11:12 AM IST
In order to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through NTA, earlier, Ministry of Education constituted a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on: Reform in mechanism of examination process, Improvement in Data Security protocols, among others.
'Absolutely disgraceful': Top doctors' body slams govt over postponement of NEET-PG exam
India | Jun 23, 2024, 11:12 AM IST
In a major action amid the paper leak row, earlier, the Centre has sacked Subodh Kumar Singh as the director general of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and replaced him with Pradeep Singh Kharola.
Centre forms panel to ensure fair conduct of exams; Education Minister calls it 'first step to...'
India | Jun 22, 2024, 10:06 PM IST
The expert committee will have to submit its report to the Education Ministry within two months. The government's move comes as the students were marred by repeated paper leaks of top exams in the country.