Pralhad Joshi on Sunday officially assumed charge as India's Union Education Minister and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility. In his first statement after taking office, Joshi said he accepted the role with "humility and a deep sense of duty", expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for his faith in him. His appointment comes shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.

Today, I assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education.

I am grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji for placing his faith in me and entrusting me with this responsibility. I accept it with humility and a deep sense of duty.

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— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) July 26, 2026