Education Minister

May 25, 2026 11:14 AM

IIT experts to assist CBSE in resolving re-evaluation portal glitches

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed the deployment of expert teams from Indian Institute of Technology Madras ((IIT-Madras) and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) to assist the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in addressing technical issues affecting the board’s post-result re-evaluation services portal. The move comes after several students and parents reported glitches and difficulties while accessing CBSE’s post-examination services followi...

March 2, 2026 4:53 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan invites global universities to partner in India’s expanding education ecosystem

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday called upon foreign higher education institutions to collaborate with India’s fast-growing and innovation-driven education system, as he addressed diplomats from over 50 countries at the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 in the national capital. The conclave, organised by the Ministry of Education at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, brought together Ambassadors, High Commissioners and representatives of diplomatic missions to deliberate on ...

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 ...

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...