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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
Addressing paper leak: Bihar to set up expert committee under judge for exam reforms
August 24, 2026 3:15 pm
The five-member committee, which will cover secondary schools, universities, and competitive exams, has to submit report within three months of its formation
Amit Shah will speak on Delhi protest crackdown, but Centre has a condition
August 10, 2026 8:09 pm
The Opposition has been consistently demanding a discussion on the alleged excesses against student protesters and on the theft of donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Dharmendra Pradhan’s first remarks since resignation: ‘Gen Z belongs to us’
August 10, 2026 4:29 am
In his first public remarks after his resignation, the former Union Education Minister said: “My (ministerial) responsibility is nothing before the resolve of the new generation people”
India news Highlights, 9 August 2026: All 3 JPSC members quit amid students protest in Jharkhand
August 09, 2026 8:26 pm
The Jharkhand government announces tp set up fast-track courts, and an exam reform panel after the final rounds of talks with the student delegation on Sunday.
In first reaction after resignation, Dharmendra Pradhan says 'some people misled Gen Z protesters'
August 09, 2026 8:45 am
Speaking on his resignation, Dharmendra Pradhan said he had approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered to resign from the Union Council of Ministers.
PM’s call to forgive must be heard by the police and his own party
August 04, 2026 6:09 am
Unfortunately, that seems easier said than done. Ever since the protest was called off on July 25, a relentless backlash is being faced by many who took to the streets.
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was a victory for CJP — and Modi. Here's why
July 31, 2026 12:45 pm
The Cockroach Janta Party movement was much more than a campaign for the resignation of one minister. It demonstrated that democratic protest, when disciplined, creative, and broad-based, can compel even the most powerful governments to listen
After youth protests, Parliament must open its doors wider
July 30, 2026 7:15 am
The protests must be read as an appeal to institutions, to listen and respond, and to search for solutions. The movement on the street has made itself heard. Now Parliament must take on the hard and patient work of redesigning, correcting and fine-tuning educational structures and processes.
'PM must change angle of his heart, not of cameras': Priyanka Gandhi slams action on protesters
July 29, 2026 11:18 am
During Lok Sabha debate on anti-paper leaks Bill, Akhilesh Yadav invokes Emergency while flagging police “oppression” against student protesters; Minister Jitendra Singh says the Bill would protect the interest of students and youths
BJP rejects report on Government offer to change Dharmendra Pradhan portfolio
July 29, 2026 5:50 am
The Indian Express on Tuesday reported that before Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister on Saturday, the government had proposed a change in his portfolio as a compromise solution to the CJP.
DHARMENDRA PRADHAN PHOTOS
CJP founder warns of nationwide protest if Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign
June 10, 2026 6:10 pm
Dipke said his organisation had asked the minister to resign by Saturday, failing which a nationwide agitation would be launched
Here is a list of Union ministers who contracted Covid-19
September 17, 2020 1:06 pm
Here's a list of all the Union Ministers who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection.
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DHARMENDRA PRADHAN VIDEOS
NEET Result 2024: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Defends NEET-UG 2024, Asserts No Corruption
June 13, 2024 2:15 pm
NEET Result 2024: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addresses concerns during the Supreme Court hearing on NEET-UG 2024, asserting there is no corruption involved. With 24 lakh students taking the exam, the issue pertains to around 1,500 students.
Fuel prices at an all-time high: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
How the government is explaining the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.
Idea Exchange With Dharmendra Pradhan
May 30, 2016 2:24 pm
Africa to be major energy source for India, says Petroleum Minister
January 22, 2016 5:40 am
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that with the global economic situation currently at a critical phase, it is imperative that India and Africa forge deeper collaboration, particularly in the field of energy. Indian refiners boosted imports of African crude oil in 2015 to the highest in at least five years and slightly cut their intake from America as refiners benefited from changing global oil flows caused by surplus supply. Pradhan said the Government has decided to diversify energy basket. Pradhan added that the new discoveries in Africa have seen oil reserves grow by over 100 percent and gas reserves grow by over 55 percent and this would improve Africa's position as an exporter of not only oil but also gas. India, the world's fourth-biggest oil consumer, raised its imports of African oil as the continent's mainly light, sweet crudes helped fill increasing demand for gasoline and diesel fuel.
Modi government will ensure ONGC gets its rates during divestment: Dharmendra Pradhan
August 05, 2014 4:25 pm
The new government is taking the gas pricing issue very seriously: Dharmendra Pradhan
August 05, 2014 2:20 pm
