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Pralhad Joshi assumes charge as Union Education Minister, reviews key schemes with Ministry officials

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday officially assumed charge of the Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan and held a review meeting with senior officials to assess the implementation of key government schemes and ongoing initiatives in the education sector.

Joshi, who also oversees the Ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, chaired the meeting shortly after taking charge of the ministry.

The review meeting focused on the implementation of various flagship schemes and other initiatives being undertaken by the Ministry.

Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary also attended the meeting.

Senior officials present included Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, T. K. Anil Kumar, along with other senior officers of the ministry.

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