Dharmendra Pradhan News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Implementing NEP impossible; no funding, infrastructure to support it: TN Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan
Mumbai, March 13: Amid a row erupted over three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan said that implementing the new education policy is impossible as there is no funding or infrastructure to support it.
Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed NEP 2020: DMK's Anbil Mahesh refutes 'U-turn' claim
Chennai, March 12: Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh on Wednesday refuted claims that Tamil Nadu has changed its stance on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, asserting that the state has consistently opposed the policy as it undermines Tamil Nadu's education model.
Union Education minister shares TN govt letter consenting to implement PM SHRI scheme
New Delhi, March 11: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that he stood by his earlier statement in the Lok Sabha that the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government had taken a "U-turn" on implementing the centrally sponsored PM SHRI scheme, which seeks to strengthen schools managed by the Centre, State, or Local bodies. He also urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to" not view NEP 2020 from a political lens."
Govt committed to Tamil language...at times you have to be multilingual: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, March 11: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has taken the fight to the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu on the three-language policy and the NEP.
NEP Row: Dharmendra Pradhan's 'uncivilised' remarks spark outrage; DMK moves privilege notice
New Delhi, March 10: Amidst the political war on the National Education Policy, a war of words broke out between Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after Pradhan termed the Tamil Nadu government as "dishonest" and the people of the state as "uncivilised".
TN minister slams NEP as RSS-driven agenda, accuses Centre of withholding funds
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu school education minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, has strongly criticised the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it an “RSS-driven agenda” of the Union government rather than a genuine education policy.
Stalin slams Dharmendra Pradhan for calling DMK MPs 'uncivilised'
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemned Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling Members of Parliament (MPs) from Tamil Nadu ‘uncivilised’ during the parliamentary session on Monday (March 10).
NEP: Education Minister Pradhan accuses TN of taking U-turn; says Centre open to talks
New Delhi, March 10: Calling the opposition to the three-language formula a political stand, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Central government is open to discussion on the issue despite Tamil Nadu taking a U-turn just before signing a MoU for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
Centre Vs Oppn in Parliament over language row
New Delhi, March 10: The Parliament started on a stormy note on Monday, as was expected on the first day of the second leg of the Budget Session.
Only Tamil language in PM SHRI schools: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Defends NEP and PM SHRI
New Delhi, March 10: Amidst the political war on the National Education Policy inside the Parliament, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded to the Tamil Nadu government's strong opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language policy, defending the government's stance and clarifying the position on the PM SHRI initiative.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin hits back at Union Minister Pradhan on NEP, calls him arrogant
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK party chief MK Stalin on Monday lashed out at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who during Lok Sabha proceedings today termed the State government as "dishonest" and "ruining" the future of students.
Pained and hurt: DMK MP Kanimozhi condemns Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks on Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, March 10: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi has expressed her strong disapproval after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan referred to the members of Parliament of DMK, the Tamil Nadu government, and the people of Tamil Nadu as "uncivilised" in his response in Parliament.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pays courtesy visit to Odisha Governor in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, March 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid a courtesy visit to Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
Union Education Minister faces consequences of reviving fight he would never win: TN CM Stalin
Chennai, March 7: Amid the ongoing war of words over allegations of imposing the National Education Policy (NEP) in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Stalin lashed out at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and stated that he faced the consequences of reviving a fight he would never win.
Why don't they first say which third language is being taught up North?: Stalin reiterates his rejection of three-language policy
Chennai, March 3: Amid a war of words with the Centre over the three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday argued that if the students in Northern India have been taught two languages properly, then why do Southern students need to learn a third one?
Some people in Tamil Nadu are opposing it for political purposes: Dharmendra Pradhan on row over NEP's three-language policy
Haridwar, March 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday reiterated the importance of promoting Indian languages through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi pays last respects to veteran actor Uttam Mohanty
Bhubaneswar, February 28: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has condoled the demise of veteran actor Uttam Mohanty.
Board exams to be held twice in a year, proposal out for feedback
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced a big change in the class 10 board exams system from the next year, officials said.
Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan pushes for world-class development of prehistoric 'Bhima Mandali' site
Sambalpur, February 25: Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan visited the prehistoric site of Bhima Mandali in the Naktideul block of Odisha's Sambalpur district on Tuesday.
CBSE proposes conducting class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026, seeks stakeholder feedback
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed holding Class 10 board exams twice a year, starting from the academic year 2026. The board has published draft guidelines for conducting these exams twice annually, and it is inviting suggestions from stakeholders and the public via its official website.
DMK's student wing stages massive protests across TN against Hindi imposition
Chennai, Feb 25: The student wing of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged large-scale protests across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, condemning the Centre’s alleged imposition of Hindi and its impact on the state’s education system.
Dharmendra Pradhan lauds PM Modi for raising awareness about obesity among young adults
Angul, February 24: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing critical issues such as emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and for launching a public awareness campaign regarding obesity among young adults.
India will be developed nation if NEP implemented: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, February 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that the transformation of India into a developed nation would only be possible if the National Education Policy (NEP) was implemented.
Inappropriate to view NEP with myopic vision, spin reforms into threats: Dharmendra Pradhan to CM Stalin
New Delhi, Feb 21: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on the three-language NEP Policy issue, saying that it "was inappropriate for the State to view NEP 2020 with a myopic vision and spin progressive educational reforms into threats to sustain their political narrative".
Imaginary concerns; NEP not imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu: Dharmendra Pradhan after Stalin's letter to PM Modi
New Delhi, February 21: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of raising "imaginary concerns" driven by political motivations.
Shows her distorted mentality: Dharmendra Pradhan slams Mamata Banerjee over Mrityu Kumbh remark
New Delhi, February 18: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday jumped into the controversy sparked by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "Mrityu Kumbh" remark, saying that it "shows her distorted mentality".
TN rejects NEP, PM-SHRI scheme, Hindi imposition: School Education Minister
Chennai, Feb 18: Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday strongly criticised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his recent remarks regarding the release of funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
NEP not implemented overnight: Union MoS L Murugan on row to implement three-language formula in TN
Madurai, February 17: Union Minister of State for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan came out in defence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the war of war to implement the three-language formula in the New Education Policy in Tamil Nadu and said that NEP was not implemented overnight. It encouraged research and promoted student participation in academic advancements.
Dharmendra Pradhan congratulates UP govt, CM Yogi Adityanath calls Mahakumbh 'grand celebration of Sanatan culture'
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 16: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday congratulated Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for successfully organising the ongoing Mahakumbh as he took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
TN CM challenges Dharmendra Pradhan over constitutional validity of trilingual policy
Chennai, Feb 16: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has defended the state's decision to reject the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, saying that the trilingual policy lacks a constitutional mandate.
New chapter to cultural tradition...: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Varanasi, February 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 program inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Varanasi was an effort made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to add a new chapter to the cultural tradition of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
'Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0' to be launched in Varanasi today
New Delhi, Feb 15: The 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0' will begin in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday. The event, which will run until February 25, promises to bring people from across India together to celebrate the centuries-old cultural and intellectual ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praises PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his concern about student welfare during the ongoing 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative.
Budget is growth-centric and aims to empower middle class: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the Union Budget as growth-centric, aiming to empower the middle class and uplift vulnerable sections of society, while also stressing that the government is committed to boosting private-sector investment and driving economic development. O
Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Bengal govt of non-cooperation in implementing Central projects
Kolkata, Feb 9: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Sunday, criticised the West Bengal government for creating hurdles for implementing several Central projects in the state under various pretexts.
Doesn't know history: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lashes out at Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks on the National Education Policy (NEP), saying he lacks knowledge of India's history and its languages.
Violation of federal structure: KTR Rao on UGC rules
New Delhi, February 6: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday raised strong objections against changes recommended in the University Grants Commission (UGC) rules.
Changes in UGC norms violate federal spirit, says BRS
Hyderabad, Feb 6: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has opposed the proposed changes in guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), saying they violate the federal spirit and undermine state authority over universities.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauds historic Budget 2025-26
New Delhi, February 1: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has praised the Union Budget 2025-26, describing it as a historic and inclusive budget that prioritises the welfare, well-being, and empowerment of all citizens, while aligning with India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, his office said in an official statement.
'Visionary and futuristic': Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauds Union Budget 2025
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025-26, emphasising it as a Budget that takes everyone together and prioritises the welfare, well-being, and empowerment of all citizens while firmly placing India on the path to achieving the goal of developed India by 2047.