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Dharmendra Pradhan
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- Born 26 June 1969
- Age 55
- Birth Place Talcher, Odisha, India
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Minister Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship 7 July 2021 - 11 June 2024, Minister Of Steel 30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021, Minister Of Petroleum And Natural Gas 26 May 2014 - 6 July 2021, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 2018 - 3 April 2024, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 17 May 2004 - 18 May 2009
- Residence Talcher, Odisha, India
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Dharmendra Pradhan BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Dharmendra Pradhan, a BJP Member of Parliament (MP) since 2004, has been serving as the Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Government of India since 2021.
Pradhan was born on June 26, 1969 in Talcher, Odisha. He studied at Talcher Autonomous Colleg...
Dharmendra Pradhan PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Debendra Pradhan |
| Mother | Basanta Manjari Pradhan |
| Spouse | Mridula Pradhan |
| Education | Utkal University (MA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Dharmendra Pradhan
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 29 February 2000 - 6 February 2004 |
| Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | 7 July 2021 - Present |
| Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019 |
DHARMENDRA PRADHAN NEWS
NEET, CUET, UGC-NET like elections? Panel proposes poll-style framework to boost transparency
December 19, 2024 9:00 am
The panel has suggested that the Centre should collaborate with state governments to conduct these exams, mirroring the election process in which the entire state administrative machinery, down to the district collector, is roped in.
Multi-stage testing, online exam: Pradhan shares update on NEET UG changes
December 18, 2024 9:16 am
NEET is one of the larges undergraduate entrance exam conducted in India. In 2024, a record over 24 lakh candidates took the exam.
NCERT textbooks to be cheaper from 2025, new books for Classes 9-12 by 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan
December 18, 2024 9:19 am
In the next academic year, NCERT will publish 15 crore quality and affordable books....currently it publishes nearly 5 crore textbooks. Since, the volume of printing of books is going to be high, the prices of textbooks for some classes will be reduced, the Union Education Minister said.
NTA to focus on entrance exams for higher education institutions, not recruitment exams: Pradhan
December 18, 2024 9:29 am
He said that talks are on with Health Ministry on whether to conduct NEET-UG in pen-paper mode or online., Pradhan said sharing the exam reforms.
DTH channel dedicated to sign language launched
December 07, 2024 1:59 pm
Stressing the importance of sign language, Pradhan said that manifestations of the same can be seen in popular culture, including dance, drama and other cultural activities.
Dharmendra Pradhan says reforms for zero-error entrance tests in January, asks states to support
November 14, 2024 9:16 am
Pradhan said this after inaugurating a national workshop on higher and technical education on Tuesday where secretaries of states and UTs were also present.
Kharge flags reserved vacancies in Central varsities, Pradhan hits back with UPA figures
November 05, 2024 8:12 am
Kharge said that 27 per cent of the teaching posts in 46 Central universities are lying vacant.
Dharmendra Pradhan attends Australia-India Education Council in Sydney
October 26, 2024 10:09 am
Pradhan is visiting Australia from October 22 to 26. The visit is expected to foster collaboration, participation, and synergy in critical areas of mutual interest in education.
Education is the fulcrum of India-Australia ties: Dharmendra Pradhan
October 24, 2024 1:53 am
In his speech at the Australian International Education Conference, Pradhan also said that education is the “fulcrum” of the India-Australia relationship.
Why Tamil Nadu opposes Centre’s New Education Policy (NEP)
September 12, 2024 10:38 am
Tamil Nadu and the Centre are once again locking horns over the NEP, this time because of the Centre not releasing certain funds earmarked for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
