Pralhad Joshi named new education minister after Prez Murmu accepts Pradhan's resignation
Pralhad Joshi appointed as Union education minister after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
Joshi also holds portfolios of new and renewable energy and consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
Joshi has led initiatives including the National Green Hydrogen Mission and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Education ministry is implementing reforms including restructuring of NTA and shift to computer-based testing for NEET from 2027.
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