Tag: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

“Baseless concerns; NEP not forcing Hindi in Tamil Nadu,” says Dharmendra Pradhan after Stalin’s letter to PM Modi

Speaking at a press conference, Pradhan clarified that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 does not mandate the imposition of any language in any state.

February 21, 2025

Union Government Committed to Implementing NEP: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

He clarified that while Tamil is one of the oldest languages in the world, there is no harm in Tamil Nadu students receiving a multilingual education, which could include Tamil, English, and other Indian languages.

February 17, 2025

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slams opposition-ruled states for ‘betraying’ youth with rising unemployment

Citing recent data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024, Pradhan highlighted the glaring disparities in job creation in states led by opposition parties.

September 26, 2024

Dharmendra Pradhan makes first visit to Odisha after assuming office as Education Minister, gets rousing welcome

Pradhan won the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha by defeating Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Prakash Das by over 1 lakh votes.

June 11, 2024

BJP will not only win all 21 LS seats but also Odisha assembly: Dharmendra Pradhan

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in the state, the Biju Janata Dal emerged as the largest single party, winning 20 of the 21 Lok Sabha seats.

May 24, 2024

‘Tukde-tukde gang’ staging drama of uniting country: Dharmendra Pradhan on Bharat Nyay Yatra

"What is their ideology? The 'tukde-tukde' gang are staging a drama of uniting the country," Dharmendra Pradhan said speaking to ANI on Sunday in Odisha's Angul hours before the launch of the Yatra.

January 14, 2024