New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has promised to discharge his new responsibility with dedication after taking additional charge of the Ministry of Education. The leadership change comes after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and growing calls for examination reforms.
Pralhad Joshi says he will carry out his new responsibility with dedication
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that he would do everything possible to fulfil his responsibilities after being entrusted with the Education Ministry. Speaking after taking charge, Joshi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reposing faith in him and said he accepted the responsibility with humility.
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“I have been entrusted with this responsibility, and I will fulfil it to the best of my ability,” he said.
Expanding on his remarks, Joshi acknowledged the work done under the current government and highlighted the reforms introduced in the education sector over the past few years.
“I accept this responsibility with a sense of duty and humility. I am thankful to the Prime Minister. In the last 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, many historic achievements have been made. In the last four to five years, Dharmendra Pradhan also implemented the National Education Policy, and several important initiatives were undertaken. The country has made significant progress in the new education system. Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, I will work to the best of my ability and fulfil my responsibilities with dedication,” Joshi said.
Pralhad Joshi gets additional charge of Education Ministry
Pralhad Joshi has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Shri @dpradhanbjp Ji has had an illustrious political career spanning decades. His commitment to the development of the Nation will always be remembered.
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) July 25, 2026
His tenure witnessed the successful implementation of NEP 2020 along with over 100 big and small reforms in the field of…
A senior BJP leader from Karnataka, Joshi will now oversee the Education Ministry while continuing to serve as Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy.
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The change in leadership comes at a time when the education sector has been under intense public scrutiny following the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. The controversy triggered nationwide protests and renewed demands for reforms aimed at improving the examination system.
Change follows end of CJP-led protest over examination reforms
The reshuffle comes shortly after protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar concluded. The agitation ended after three rounds of discussions between the organisation and the Centre.
Following the talks, the government accepted several demands related to examination reforms, after which the protest was formally called off.
With Joshi taking charge of the Education Ministry, attention is now expected to remain on the implementation of examination-related reforms alongside the continuation of ongoing education initiatives under the Narendra Modi government.
FAQs:
Why did Dharmendra Pradhan resign as Education Minister?
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with Pralhad Joshi taking additional charge of the Education Ministry.
Who is the new Education Minister of India?
Pralhad Joshi is India’s new Education Minister, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan and pledging to fulfil the role with dedication under PM Modi’s leadership.
