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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
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Registration deadline today
October 06, 2025 11:10 am
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Registration, Eligibility: The Buildathon calls upon students studying in Classes 6-12 to join teams, think creatively, and develop ideas and prototypes that address real-life challenges.
BJP picks well-tested Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav as in-charge for Bihar, Bengal elections
September 25, 2025 9:25 pm
Baijayant Panda gets charge of Tamil Nadu. Party goes with OBC faces, and leaders who have proven successful in post polls
‘We have to live with it’: Union Edu Minister Pradhan on Trump’s H-1B order, cites faith in IITs, NITs, state universities
September 23, 2025 8:03 am
Pointing to the country’s IITs, NITs, and State universities, he said that these institutions are of national importance.
'We are not imposing any language on any State:' Dharmendra Pradhan
September 22, 2025 9:36 am
Pradhan was speaking to reporters in the presence of professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, after taking part in the 'Think India Dakshinapatha Summit 2025'.
Govt plans to introduce skill based learning in Class 11 & 12 curriculum: Pradhan
September 22, 2025 9:41 am
The Union education minister said there has to be a paradigm shift in learning methodology at the appropriate level and the National Education Policy 2020 was recommending it.
IIM Ahmedabad establish Dubai campus with MBA cohort of 35 students
September 14, 2025 9:21 am
According to IIMA, the Dubai campus will also set up two centres of excellence in its first year—one focusing on case writing and development, and the other on start-up incubation.
Pradhan meets Abu Dhabi education dept head, discusses opening of more Indian curriculum-based schools in UAE
September 12, 2025 9:25 am
Pradhan's UAE visit is aimed at exploring collaborations in the field of education, fostering academic excellence and innovations and new avenues of partnership to meet the aspirations of the students and youths of both countries.
NCERT’s responsibility is to make the people competent, improve knowledge levels: Dharmendra Pradhan
September 03, 2025 10:50 am
“Children need to be proficient in English…but our clarity needs to improve. Clarity will improve in our own languages,” Pradhan said, speaking at an event to mark the NCERT’s foundation day on Monday.
India’s quest for knowledge about future of mankind: Pradhan at IIT Kharagpur foundation day
August 19, 2025 8:55 am
Adani Group chairman says India’s 'future independence will depend on command on technology, data, innovation'.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets Guinness world record with 3.53 crore registrations
August 05, 2025 7:48 pm
According to the Ministry, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 garnered over 21 crore viewers across various media platforms.
