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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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Odisha: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that schools will make provisions for students who want to study in Odia or any other medium.
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.
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.
Jaadui Pitara: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently launched learning material for children between the age group of 3-8 years.
Delhi University Convocation 2023: President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest for the Delhi University to be organised on February 25, 2023.
Notably, both the ruling party and the opposition Congress have launched intensive public outreach for the elections likely to be held in April-May.
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.
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.
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.
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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