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Who is Dharmendra Pradhan?

Dharmendra Pradhan

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Who is Dharmendra Pradhan?

Dharmendra Pradhan is an Indian politician currently serving as the Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the newly formed government after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, but has stepped down from post of Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Pradhan won the Odisha's Sambalpur constituency's 2024 Lok Sabha elections with 49.48 per cent vote share. While, his main opponent Biju Janata Dal candidate Pranab Prakash Das managed to secure 39.47 per cent of vote share. Previously, he has also been the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Minister of Steel. As a Member of
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Cong hated Ambedkar, included his shameful cartoon in NCERT books: Pradhan

He claimed that the crocodile tears of the Congress over Ambedkar are just pretence

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

NTA to conduct only higher education entrance exams from 2025: Pradhan

The move is part of examination reforms based on the recommendations of a high-level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leaks in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 6:08 PM IST

NCERT textbooks to get cheaper next year as printing capacity triples

Increased demand drives NCERT to boost printing from 50 million to 150 million textbooks next year, ensuring affordable prices and no financial burden on parents, says education minister

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 4:03 PM IST

NEET in online or pen-paper mode: Decision expected soon, says Pradhan

Currently, NEET-UG is conducted offline - in pen and paper mode - wherein students have to solve multiple choice questions on an OMR sheet

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

Need to create Indian model of women's empowerment: Dharmendra Pradhan

The minister made the comments at the inauguration of a one-day workshop 'Shaping Academic Excellence for VIKSIT Bharat @2047' for women leaders

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi comedy king, Parliament protest a desperate attempt: Pradhan

Leaders of some INDIA bloc parties on Monday protested in Parliament complex over the Adani row, with Gandhi conducting a mock 'interview' over the issue

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 7:35 PM IST

India set to become $30 trillion-economy by 2047: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Union education minister said that the New Education Policy was envisioned to create wealth and jobs

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Bharti Airtel Foundation's 'TheTeacherApp'

Platform includes 'free for life', CBSE-based resources to help educators meet evolving needs of education

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 9:24 PM IST

Future-ready teachers key to shaping youth as India's clout rises: Pradhan

The content is designed to foster future readiness, elevate pedagogical practices, and enhance student engagement in classrooms

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 6:58 PM IST

Govt undertaking reforms to ensure entrance exam system error-free: Pradhan

Government has instructed the new National Testing Agency (NTA) leadership to look into all these areas

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 1:54 PM IST

Despite Covid crisis, India growing at 7-8%, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan said India is set to surpass Japan and France and become the third largest economy in the world in the next three to four years

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 12:12 PM IST

Apaar ID for students: Does it require parental consent? Key details

Apaar ID initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' mission. However, experts have raised concerns about student privacy and potential constitutional violations

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

Need to develop education infra that surpasses global standards: Pradhan

Pradhan pitched for promoting academic leadership development programmes in every state and UT through collaborations with eminent central or state institutions

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 4:21 PM IST

NEP emphasise on Indians becoming global citizens, future-oriented: Pradhan

Pradhan said the life philosophy propagated by India centuries ago that non-violence, balanced life, self-contentment, and right conduct are the essence of right knowledge

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Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 7:38 PM IST

India, Singapore to collaborate in curriculum development, internships

He will also visit Monash University to observe their Innovation Lab and Centre for Nano-fabrication

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

Govt announces 3 AI CoEs for healthcare, agriculture, sustainable cities

The CoE in healthcare will be led by IIT Delhi and AIIMS, while the CoE in agriculture will be led by IIT Ropar. The sustainable cities CoE will be led by IIT Kanpur

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 5:23 PM IST

Is Dharmendra Pradhan poised for BJP president post after Haryana success?

There is bound to be anti-incumbency against sitting MLAs. But if you deny them re-nomination, they can turn rebel and cause extensive damage

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Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 11:46 PM IST

Saini is BJP's CM face in Haryana, asserts Pradhan after Vij stakes claim

Earlier, Vij, who is a six-time MLA and former minister, said he would stake a claim for the CM's post due to his seniority, and the party will take a call

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 8:13 PM IST

Pradhan writes to TN CM Stalin over non-signing of PM SHRI scheme MoU

The Centre has selected 6,448 schools from 28 states and Union territories for upgradation in the first phase

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 8:14 PM IST

Pradhan deplores insensitive attitude of Bengal govt to doctor murder case

But the world has been witness to the insensitivity of the state government, the 'don't care' attitude, and the unsuccessful effort to hide evidence, education minister added

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 2:58 PM IST