Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday took charge as the Union Education Minister, hours after being given the additional responsibility following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Ministry of Education shared photographs of him assuming office.

New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi officially took charge as the Union Education Minister on Sunday after being assigned the additional charge of the Ministry following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

The Ministry of Education shared photographs of Joshi assuming office, confirming that he has formally taken charge of the portfolio.

Joshi, who currently serves as the Union Cabinet Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Minister for New and Renewable Energy, has now been entrusted with overseeing the Education Ministry, which is responsible for school education, higher education, national entrance examinations, and premier educational institutions across the country.

Sharing a post on X after assuming charge, Joshi said, "Today, I assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education." He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility and said he accepted the role "with humility and a deep sense of duty."