Education Ministers
India’s education system has evolved significantly over the years, continuously striving to provide quality and accessible education to all its citizens. Furthermore, various reforms and initiatives have been introduced to ensure inclusivity and enhance the overall learning experience.
Education ministers have played a pivotal role in shaping policies and initatives that drive this teansformation, ensuring progress and innoation in the sector.
As of 2023, Dharmendra Pradhan serves as the Minister of Education in India. He is responsible for overseeing the implementation of national education policies and reforms across the country.
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| s.no | Education ministers Name | Term Of Services |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad | 15 Aug 1947-22 Jan 1958 |
| 2. | Dr.K.L. Shrimali | 22 Jan 1958-31 Aug 1963 |
| 3. | Shri Humayun Kabir | 1 September 1963-21 Nov 1963 |
| 4. | Shri.M.C.Chagla | 21 Nov 1963-13 Nov 1966 |
| 5. | Shri.Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed | 14 Nov 1966-13 March 1967 |
| 6. | Dr.Triguna Sen | 16 March 1967-14 Feb 1969 |
| 7. | Dr.V.K.R.V.Rao | 14 Feb 1969-18 March 1971 |
| 8. | Shri.Siddhartha Shankar Ray | 18 March 1971-20 March 1972 |
| 9. | Prof.S.Nurul Hasan | 24 March 1972-24 March 1977 |
| 10. | Prof.Pratap Chandra Chunder | 26 March 1977-28 July 1979 |
| 11 | Dr. Karan Singh | 29 July 1979-january 1980 |
| . 12. | Shri.B.Shankar Anand | 14 January 1980-18 October 1980 |
| 13. | Shri.S.B. Chavan | 17 October 1980-8 August 1981 |
| 14. | Smt. Sheila Kaul | 10 August 1981-31 December 1984 |
| 15. | Shri. K.C.Pant . | 31 December 1984-25 September 1985 |
Education Minister Name
| s.no | Education Minister Name | Term of service |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Shri.PV.Narasimha Rao | 25 September 1985 – 25 June 1988 |
| 17 | Shri.P.Shiv.Shankar | 25 June 1988- 2 December 1989 |
| 18 | Shri.V.P.Singh | 2 December 1989 – 10 November 1990 |
| 19 | Shri.Raj.Mangal Pandey | 21 November 1990 – 21 June 1997 |
| 20 | Shri.Arjun Singh | 23 June 1991 – 24 December 1994 |
| 21 | P.V. Narasimha Rao (Repeated Twice ) =]” | 25 December 1994- 9 February 1995 |
| 22 | Shri Madhav Rao Scindia | 10 February 1997 – 17 January 1996 |
| 23 | P.V.Narasimha Rao (Repeated Thrice ) | 17 January 1996 – 16 May 1996 |
| 24 | Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee | 16 May 1996 – 1 June 1996 |
| 25 | Shri S.R. Bommai | 5 June 1996 – 19 March 1998 |
| 26 | Dr.Murali Manohar Joshi | 19 March 1998 – 22 May 2009 |
| 27 | Arjun Singh (Repeated Twice ) | 22 May 2009 – 22 May 2009 |
| 28 | Shri Kapil Sibal | 29 May 2009 – 29 October 2012 |
| 29 | Shri.M.M.Pallam Raju | 30 May 2012 – 26 May 2014 |
| 30 | Smt.Smriti Iran | 26 May 2014 – 5 July 2016 |
| 31 | Shri. Prakash Javdekar | 5 July 2016 – 30 May 2019 |
| 32 | Ramesh Pokhriyal | 30 May 2019-7 July 2021 |
| 33 | Dharmendra Pradhan | 7 July 2021 – Present |
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He oversees the Ministry of Education and is responsible for implementing policies related to education and skill development across the country.