Education Minister

August 7, 2026 10:30 PM

BRICS Education Ministers adopt Joint Declaration; India calls for people-centric cooperation

India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to a people-centric and humanity-first approach to BRICS cooperation as the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting concluded in Bhubaneswar with the adoption of a joint declaration outlining a roadmap for strengthening collaboration in education, skills, research and innovation. Chairing the meeting, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said education must remain the foundation of inclusive growth and shared prosperity while preparing young people fo...

August 4, 2026 7:41 PM

India to host 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ meeting in Odisha from August 5

India will host the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting and the 3rd BRICS Senior Officials' Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from August 5 to 7, bringing together education ministers, senior officials and delegates from BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation in education, skills development, research and innovation. The meetings, being organised by the Ministry of Education under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, will be attended by Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi. The deliberat...

July 26, 2026 3:43 PM

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...

July 25, 2026 5:40 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan steps down as Education Minister

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday resigned from the Union Council of Ministers amid paper leak controversy, saying his decision was aimed at protecting students' interests and preventing the country's youth from becoming "trapped in a web of confusion." In his resignation letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to education and said he was stepping down in the larger interest of students and the nation. "For over f...

June 26, 2026 9:30 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, praising his efforts in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) and highlighting its role in transforming India into a global hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which s...

June 10, 2026 11:23 AM

India clears campuses of three leading foreign universities under NEP 2020

In a boost to the internationalisation of higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Ministry of Education on Tuesday issued Letters of Approval (LoAs) to three globally reputed foreign universities - the University of Bristol, University of York, and University of New South Wales - to establish campuses in India. The Letters of Approval were handed over by Higher Education Secretary and University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Dr. Vineet Joshi in the presence of Un...

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...