Prahlad Joshi

26 Jul

Prahlad Joshi Formally Takes Over as Union Education Minister Amid Push for Examination Reforms

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Minister Prahlad Joshi officially assumed charge of the Ministry of Education on Sunday, stepping into the role after former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Cabinet amid the nationwide controversy surrounding the NEET paper leak. Joshi will continue to handle his existing responsibilities as Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, while additionally overseeing the Education Ministry during a critical period for the sector. The leadership change follows days of protests across several parts of the country, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) along with student groups demanding accountability and sweeping reforms…

26 Mar

Punjab CM Urges Centre to Expedite Grain Movement and Resolve Procurement Issues

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New Delhi, March 26, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has sought the intervention of Union Minister Prahlad Joshi to expedite wheat and rice transportation from Punjab, ensuring smooth procurement and storage ahead of the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2025-26.Punjab expects to procure 124 LMT of wheat, but with 5 LMT from the previous season still stored, the total storage requirement has risen to 129 LMT. The lack of storage space, as covered warehouses remain occupied with rice stocks, is a major challenge. Mann requested the movement of at least 25 LMT of wheat via special trains and urged…