After being given additional charge in the Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said he accepted the responsibility “with a sense of duty and humility”.
He pledged to continue the government’s education reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In his first public remarks after being given the responsibility, Joshi thanked the Prime Minister for his confidence in him and said that he would fulfill his responsibilities to the best of his abilities.
“I accept this responsibility with a sense of duty and humility. I am grateful to the Prime Minister,” Joshi told reporters in Delhi.
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Promises to continue education reforms
Highlighting the Centre’s work in the education sector, Joshi said the Modi government has achieved many achievements over the past 12 years. He also acknowledged the contribution of his predecessor Dharmendra Pradhan, especially in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP).
“In the last 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, many historic achievements have been achieved. In the last four-five years, Dharmendra Pradhan has also implemented the National Education Policy and many important initiatives have been taken,” he said.
Joshi said the reforms have helped reshape the country’s education system and will continue to guide the ministry’s work in the future.
He added, “The country has made great progress in the new education system.”
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Joshi says he will work with dedication
The Minister said that he will continue to work under the Prime Minister’s directives and will focus on fulfilling his new responsibilities with commitment.
“Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, I will work to the best of my ability and discharge my responsibilities with dedication,” Joshi said.
His remarks came hours after he was given additional charge in the Education Ministry following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. President Draupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan’s resignation on the advice of Prime Minister Modi, following which Joshi was appointed Education Minister in addition to his existing portfolio.
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Pralhad Joshi, who is currently the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, will also oversee the Education Ministry. The change in leadership comes at a critical time for the ministry, with the government indicating that work on education reforms and implementation of the National Education Policy will continue under the new arrangement.
(With inputs from Annie)
