Pralhad Joshi Appointed New Education Minister: A Look At His Educational Background and Net Worth

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new Union Education Minister on Saturday, hours after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down, taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak that triggered nationwide student protests.

President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan's resignation on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with immediate effect.

A press release issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan stated: "The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect, under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution of India. Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has directed that Shri Pralhad Joshi, Cabinet Minister, be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Education, in addition to his existing portfolio."

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Amid ongoing developments, attention has shifted to newly appointed Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi's educational background and net worth. Here is what you need to know.

Pralhad Joshi's Educational Qualification: Overview

Schooling

- Primary Education: Railway School, Hubballi, Karnataka

- Secondary Education: New English School, Hubballi, Karnataka

Higher Education

- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

- College: Shri Kadasiddeshwar Arts College (KS Arts College), Hubballi

- University: Karnataka University, Dharwad

- Year of Graduation: 1983

Pralhad Joshi And His Family Net Worth

According to his election affidavit filed for the Lok Sabha elections from the Dharwad constituency, Joshi and his family have declared total assets worth over Rs 21 crore, along with total liabilities of Rs 8.01 crore.

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Breakdown Of Declared Assets

Movable Assets (Rs 8.97 Crore):

- Pralhad Joshi: Rs 2.72 crore

- Wife (Jyoti Joshi): Rs 5.93 crore

- Dependent Daughter (Ananya Joshi): Rs 32.03 lakh

Immovable Assets (Rs 12.11 Crore):

- Pralhad Joshi: Rs 11.24 crore

- Spouse (Jyoti Joshi): Rs 86.39 lakh

Valuables And Vehicles

- Jewellery And Silver: The family holds gold jewellery and silver articles worth Rs 66.75 lakh.

- Vehicles: The Joshi family declared that they own no motor vehicles registered in their name.

(With Inputs From PTI)