Dharmendra Pradhan

February 12, 2026 11:18 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan chairs AI-in-education roundtable at IIT Delhi; Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave from today

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a roundtable with founders of 10 new-age Indian startups using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education at IIT Delhi, as part of the Ministry of Education’s push to integrate AI into the learning ecosystem. The event was attended by Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region Sukanta Majumdar and Minister of State for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Jayant Ch...

February 5, 2026 3:45 PM

PM Modi highlights how ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ has become a ‘Jan Andolan’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article highlighting how Pariksha Pe Charcha has evolved into a mass movement (Jan Andolan), marking a decisive shift in India’s educational journey and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat. Responding to a post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that the article explains how Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown beyond an annual interaction to become a nationwide movement focused on s...

January 21, 2026 10:30 PM

Inclusive, equitable education central to Viksit Bharat vision: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that inclusive and equitable education lies at the heart of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat, stressing that education must ensure dignity, equal opportunity and self-reliance for every child. Inaugurating the three-day Inclusive Education Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Minister said the Summit reflects the country’s collective commitment to building an education system that is sensitive, accessible and inclusive. Organised by ...

January 5, 2026 6:38 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan releases Urdu compilation of PM Modi’s Independence Day speeches

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday released “Khutbat-e-Modi: Lal Qila Ki Faseel Se”, an Urdu compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speeches delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort between 2014 and 2025. The book has been published by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education tasked with promoting and propagating Urdu across the country. Speaking at the release event in New ...

October 13, 2025 7:15 PM

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Over 3 lakh schools join India’s largest innovation hackathon

In a landmark moment for India’s education and innovation ecosystem, over three lakh schools across the country participated in the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, the country’s largest-ever synchronized live school innovation challenge. The initiative was inaugurated in New Delhi on Monday by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, marking a significant step toward fostering creativity and problem-solving skills among students. Speaking at the inaugural session, Pradhan congratulated t...

September 23, 2025 6:37 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation movement aimed at engaging school students across India. Organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE, the initiative seeks to cultivate a culture of creativity and problem-solving among young learners. During the launch, Minister Pradhan unve...

September 11, 2025 7:21 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan visits BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, currently visiting the United Arab Emirates, paid a visit to the BAPS Hindu Temple on Thursday, describing it as an “impossible miracle.” He praised the temple for its stunning beauty, creativity, and inclusiveness. Pradhan expressed deep respect for the selfless service of BAPS saints and the Swaminarayan Sanstha, terming their efforts a “civilisational achievement” on foreign soil. He noted that the temple stands as a beacon of India’s ti...

September 11, 2025 6:52 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan Highlights Growing India-UAE Collaboration in Education

Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, said India and the UAE have entered a new phase of educational cooperation with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus and the growing presence of Indian universities and schools in the Emirates. Speaking to the media during his visit, Pradhan noted that leading Indian institutions such as Manipal University, Amity University, BITS Pilani, and IIFT Ghaziabad are already established in the UAE, alongside ...

August 19, 2025 7:59 PM

Lok Sabha passes IIM Amendment Bill, clearing way for IIM Guwahati

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, through a voice vote, without any discussion, paving the way for IIM Guwahati to be recognised as an institute of national importance. The House was repeatedly adjourned amid disruptions before the Bill was finally passed. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the legislation, which seeks to include IIM Guwahati under the IIM Act of 2017. The move follows a Memorandum of Settlement signe...

July 29, 2025 4:49 PM

Five years of NEP 2020: India charts next phase of reform with ₹4,000-crore push, global tie-ups

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday inaugurated the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking five years since the launch of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. As part of the celebrations, Pradhan launched educational initiatives and infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,000 crore, including new and upgraded campuses for Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas, hostels for tribal students, and key facilities across IITs, NITs, and c...