Page 2 - Latest Updates on Dharmendra Pradhan
Govt plans to add skill-based learning in Class 11, 12 curriculum: Pradhan
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
 "Govt plans to add skill-based learning in Class 11, 12 curriculum: Pradhan")
Dharmendra Pradhan charts 25-yr roadmap for inclusive, research-driven IITs
The roadmap aims to ensure IITs lead India's scientific and societal progress by 2047, supporting PM Modi's vision of Samriddh, Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat
 "Dharmendra Pradhan charts 25-yr roadmap for inclusive, research-driven IITs")
Parliament clears bill to set up India's 22nd IIM in Guwahati with ₹555 cr
The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote even as the Opposition staged a walkout soon after the bill was introduced
 "Parliament clears bill to set up India's 22nd IIM in Guwahati with ₹555 cr")
Education minister Pradhan introduces IIM Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
The Bill grants IIM Guwahati a Rs 555 crore fund for five years, making it the second IIM in the Northeast after Shillong, with a permanent campus to come up near Guwahati
 "Education minister Pradhan introduces IIM Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha")
Cong, Oppn protests part of plan to create instability in country: BJP
BJP's Pradhan accused Congress and other opposition parties of making baseless allegations on the poll panel and voter roll revision in Bihar to allegedly include intruders as voters in the country
 "Cong, Oppn protests part of plan to create instability in country: BJP")
Resolution of Kashmir problem lies in pens, not guns: Dharmendra Pradhan
The Union Minister of Education highlighted that following the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre in 2019, democratic processes are gradually being restored in Jammu and Kashmir
Repeated failures have pushed Rahul Gandhi into ideological vacuum: Pradhan
Referring to Rahul Gandhi as the most unsuccessful leader in the country's history, the Union Minister said his frustration had turned into criticism of the nation
 "Repeated failures have pushed Rahul Gandhi into ideological vacuum: Pradhan")
University of Southampton first to set up full Indian campus in Gurugram
UK's University of Southampton has opened a full-fledged campus in Gurugram, becoming the first foreign university to do so in India under UGC rules. It will offer UK-aligned UG and PG courses
 "University of Southampton first to set up full Indian campus in Gurugram")
Farmers advancing towards mobile-based crop monitoring: Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhanurged farmers to form Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and noted that the launch of the innovation centre marks the beginning of a new era in agriculture
 "Farmers advancing towards mobile-based crop monitoring: Dharmendra Pradhan")
Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates, lays stones for ₹480 cr projects in Odisha
Apart from this, Pradhan also participated in the Bahuda Yatra by pulling the chariot of Goddess Subhadra at Sabar Srikhetra in Koraput district
 "Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates, lays stones for ₹480 cr projects in Odisha")
University of Liverpool to open Bengaluru campus, start by August 2026
The institute becomes the second UK university after Southampton to get UGC approval; 15 foreign varsities to open India campuses this academic year, says Pradhan
 "University of Liverpool to open Bengaluru campus, start by August 2026")
Caste census move shows gap between true intent, sloganeering: Pradhan
Pradhan termed the move as a gamechanger decision which has been welcomed by a majority of opposition parties
Steel sector to play vital role in achieving $5 trn economy goal: Pradhan
Pradhan also said that green steel is the priority of the government to turn industrial transformation into a competitive advantage and this transition is magnificent in progress
Over 50 foreign varsities applied to UGC for approval: Pradhan in RS
Pradhan said that over 50 qualitative foreign universities are in talks with different state governments and have reached the UGC for permission
 "Over 50 foreign varsities applied to UGC for approval: Pradhan in RS")
Dharmendra Pradhan's father, Ex-Union minister Debendra Pradhan dies at 84
Pradhan, the former Odisha BJP president, breathed his last in New Delhi
Tamil enrolment declining in TN schools: Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP
Pradhan said 67 per cent of students are now in English medium schools in the state, while Tamil medium enrolment has dropped from 54 per cent (2018-19) to 36 per cent (2023-24)
DMK MP Kanimozhi demands apology for Dharmendra Pradhan's 'abusive' remarks
Kanimozhi, the MP from Lok Sabha constituency Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, said the Union Minister's remarks were undemocratic and demanded an apology
 "DMK MP Kanimozhi demands apology for Dharmendra Pradhan's 'abusive' remarks")
Dharmendra Pradhan's comment on NEP sparks row; Lok Sabha adjourned
Pradhan said the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has changed its stand on implementing the centrally-sponsored scheme PM SHRI
 "Dharmendra Pradhan's comment on NEP sparks row; Lok Sabha adjourned")
'He was speaking like an arrogant king': CM MK Stalin to Dharmendra Pradhan
During the Lok Sabha proceedings, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that Tamil Nadu initially agreed to sign MoU for the scheme but later changed its stance
 "'He was speaking like an arrogant king': CM MK Stalin to Dharmendra Pradhan")
TN CM slams Pradhan for 'arrogance', tells him to control his tongue
The CM's remarks came in the wake of the exchange between the DMK MPs and Pradhan in the Lok Sabha over the PM SHRI scheme and fund allocation to the southern state
 "TN CM slams Pradhan for 'arrogance', tells him to control his tongue")