Prahlad Joshi Given Education Ministry After Pradhan’s Resignation

Brief By Hindustan Times / 10:32 PM on 25 Jul 2026

President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation from the Union Cabinet and assigned the Education Ministry to Union Minister Prahlad Joshi as an additional charge. Joshi, who currently handles Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, will oversee the portfolio until further orders, according to an official government statement issued on Saturday.