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New Education Minister Prahlad Joshi: The command of the country’s education ministry will now be in the hands of Prahlad Joshi. President Draupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on the advice of the Prime Minister. Along with this, Prahlad Joshi has also been given the additional charge of the Education Ministry along with his existing ministries. Now Prahlad Joshi will also hold the responsibility of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as well as the Ministry of Education.
Prahlad Joshi has earlier handled the responsibilities of renewable energy, parliamentary affairs and many important ministries of the government. In such a situation, a question is arising in the minds of people about Prahlad Joshi that what is the education of the new Education Minister of the country and how has his political journey been so far. So let us know which degree the new Education Minister Prahlad Joshi has.
Where was the country’s new education minister born
Prahlad Joshi was born on 27 November 1962 in Vijayapura, Karnataka. His father was Late Venkatesh Joshi, an employee in the Indian Railways and his mother’s name was Maltibai. Since childhood, his life was spent in an ordinary family, during his student life he was interested in social work and subjects related to public interest. Later, along with social activities, he also established a small industry. After this he entered active politics and gradually made his mark at the national level.
Which degree does the new Education Minister Prahlad Joshi hold?
Prahlad Joshi’s early education took place in Railway School. After this he completed his schooling from New English School, Hubli, for higher education he did K.S. from Karnataka University, Dharwad. Took admission in Arts College, Hubli. From here he obtained the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. According to the official parliamentary profile, he completed his BA in the year 1983. Karnataka University was established in the year 1949 and is counted among the major universities of North Karnataka. Many politicians, government officials and other famous people have also received education from this university.
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How did your political journey begin?
Prahlad Joshi was elected MP for the first time in the year 2004 from Dharwad Lok Sabha seat of Karnataka. After this, he won every Lok Sabha election continuously, that is why he is among the longest serving MPs of Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. Before coming into politics, he was associated with business and social work.
Has handled many important ministries in the Central Government
On 30 May 2019, Prahlad Joshi took oath as Union Minister for the first time. At that time he was given the responsibility of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Ministry. After this, he got the responsibility of many important ministries from time to time in the Central Government. He has also handled work related to renewable energy i.e. solar and wind energy. Besides, he also held responsibility in important departments like parliamentary affairs.
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