Pralhad Joshi Appointed Education Minister After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Joshi, a senior BJP leader from Karnataka, currently holds the portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy.

Joshi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from K.S. Arts College in Hubli and Karnataka University, Dharwad. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2004, winning five consecutive Lok Sabha elections from 2004 to 2024. He previously served as BJP's Karnataka state president and general secretary.

Joshi joined the Union Cabinet in May 2019 as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines. The Education Ministry oversees school education, higher education, and major national-level entrance examinations.