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Dharmendra Pradhan Dharmendra Pradhan DOB: 26/06/1969

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.

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Education Ministry launches 52 short textbooks in Indian

Education Ministry launches 52 short textbooks in Indian non-scheduled languages

Education | Mar 09, 2024, 11:32 PM IST

Non-scheduled languages refer to all other languages spoken in India that have not been given official recognition.

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'Youths wait to hear tips from PM Modi...': Dharmendra Pradhan on 'Pariksha pe Charcha'

India | Jan 29, 2024, 07:52 AM IST

'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's larger exam worrier's movement. This initiative aims to create a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters.

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IITs, IIMs advised to become multi-disciplinary: Union Education Minister

Education | Nov 27, 2023, 11:34 AM IST

Pradhan said that in 2036, when Odisha will celebrate the centenary of its formation, and in 2047, when the country will celebrate the centenary of India's independence, the ORC will prepare a roadmap for the development of Odisha and Odia language.

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Bhupesh Baghel government going to lose, people not happy, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Nov 14, 2023, 09:11 PM IST

The second phase of Assembly election in Chhattisgarh will take place on November 17 on the remaining 70 seats. The first phase polling took place on November 7. Results will be declared on December 3.

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Chhattisgarh polls: BJP govt will try to impart education in state under NEP, says Pradhan

Nov 13, 2023, 11:33 PM IST

Attacking the Congress' announcement on Sunday of giving Rs 15,000 annually to women as part of a scheme if the party retains power, Pradhan said the ruling party had already released its manifesto but then hurriedly made this promise to women.

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Apna Chandrayaan Programme: Dharmendra Pradhan to launch portal on Moon mission today

Education | Oct 17, 2023, 01:40 PM IST

The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan will launch a portal on the Moon Mission today, October 17 at 4 PM. Students will be able to participate in various activities based on the Chandrayaan Mission. In this programme, 10 special modules will also be launched. Check more details here.

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Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation of 142 PM Shri Schools, 3 residential hostels in Uttarakhand

Education | Sep 12, 2023, 01:31 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone of 142 PM Shri Schools, and 3 residential hostels today along with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Check more details here.

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G20 declaration renews global resolve on equitable future through education: Dharmendra Pradhan

Education | Sep 12, 2023, 12:06 AM IST

The G20 Declaration has renewed the global resolve to work for an equitable and sustainable future through education and has provided a roadmap for it, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.

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Education ministry, Meta to empower students, educators

Education | Sep 04, 2023, 08:31 PM IST

Meta has also signed letter of intent (LoI) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Department of Higher Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

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78% parents in rural India want their daughters to study till graduation and more: Report

Education | Aug 11, 2023, 02:27 PM IST

Recently the Ministry of Education has released its first 'Status of Primary Education in Rural India' report. This report has been prepared on the basis of data shared by 6,229 rural households from 20 states.

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CBSE students can now learn in 22 regional languages including Odia: Dharmendra Pradhan

Education | Jul 22, 2023, 10:20 PM IST

Odisha: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that schools will make provisions for students who want to study in Odia or any other medium.

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262 new medical colleges built after Modi govt came to power: Dharmendra Pradhan

Education | Jul 03, 2023, 06:59 AM IST

Pradhan also said that the Modi government has "sanctioned 692 Eklavya schools" in all tribal and backward districts of the country in just nine years.

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Class 1 Admissions: Government asks all states, UTs to make 6 years minimum age

Education | Feb 22, 2023, 05:35 PM IST

Class 1 Admissions: The Ministry of Education on Wednesday ordered all states and Union territories to make 6 years minimum age for admission in class 1.

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Jaadui Pitara: Education minister launches learning-teaching material for kids

Education | Feb 20, 2023, 03:24 PM IST

Jaadui Pitara: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently launched learning material for children between the age group of 3-8 years.

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Delhi University Convocation 2023: President Murmu to be chief guest

Education | Feb 08, 2023, 11:31 AM IST

Delhi University Convocation 2023: President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest for the Delhi University to be organised on February 25, 2023.

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BJP appoints Dharmendra Pradhan, K Annamalai as election in charge for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu polls

India | Feb 04, 2023, 05:39 PM IST

Notably, both the ruling party and the opposition Congress have launched intensive public outreach for the elections likely to be held in April-May.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023: 'Zindagi ek hi station par nahi rukti' PM Modi's Mantra to tackle stress

Education | Jan 27, 2023, 05:34 PM IST

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the exam warriors, teachers and parents at Talkatora Stadium today. Check the latest updates here.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 Today! Check here how to watch PM Modi's special session live?

Education | Jan 27, 2023, 11:26 AM IST

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023: PM Modi to conduct his special session for students, parents and teachers today at Talkatora Stadium. Check here how to watch him live and the latest updates.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha with PM Modi today! Exam Warriors check here time, how to watch live and more

Education | Jan 27, 2023, 12:02 AM IST

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023: PM Modi to conduct the sixth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha today. Check here time, how to watch live and all the important details.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023: Over 38.80 lakh registrations, 20 Lakh questions received | DETAILS

Education | Jan 25, 2023, 12:41 PM IST

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday informed that over 38 lakhs registrations have been recorded this year which is more than two times the last year for PM Modi's special initiative.

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