Dharmendra Pradhan Addresses Two-day Conference of Education Ministers Amidst Rising Demand for Resignation
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addresses a two-day review meeting of various central schemes for school education. Meeting conducted with education ministers from various states checking on progress of PM SHRI Schools, PM POSHAN N IPUN and other schemes
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the two-day conference of Education Ministers from various states organised by the Education Ministry of India on July 22, 2026. Taking to social media, the Union Minister mentioned that extensive discussions were conducted on the progress of centrally sponsored schemes related to School Education. These include Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, PM POSHAN, and NIPUN schemes. The discussions were held with regard to the completion of six years of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on July 29, 2026, the suggestions received and the plan ahead. Partnership between the Centre and the states is the strongest foundation for effective implementation of these initiatives, he added
आज @EduMinOfIndia द्वारा आयोजित विभिन्न राज्यों के शिक्षा मंत्रियों के दो दिवसीय सम्मेलन को संबोधित किया। इस अवसर पर आगामी 29 जुलाई को राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (NEP) 2020 के क्रियान्वयन के छह वर्ष पूर्ण होने के संदर्भ में समग्र शिक्षा, PM SHRI, PM POSHAN, NIPUN सहित School Education… pic.twitter.com/sfsfjaW03l
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 22, 2026
Special Attention to Foundational Literacy and Numeracy as per NEP 2020
School Education is the most important foundation for realising the idea of Viksit Bharat 2047, he adds. Special emphasis is being placed on further strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in line with NEP 2020, as well as education in the mother tongue, skill development, sports, innovation, scientific temper, and community participation in schools for nearly 30 crore school children in the country.
Government of India and the state governments are also working towards expanding PM SHRI Schools, PM POSHAN, Atal Tinkering Labs and giving a new momentum to the quality of School Education.
He also pointed out that the platform is not just for reviewing the schemes but is also a medium for a shared resolve towards ‘Viksit Bharat’. As per the experiences, innovations and working methodologies of the states, the Ministry will accelerate the effective implementation of NEP 2020 and provide every child with quality, inclusive and future-oriented education, empowering India's Amrit Generation for nation building.
Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking.
