Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has served in various ministerial roles, primarily focusing on the petroleum and natural gas sector, as well as skill development and entrepreneurship. As of 2023, he was serving as the Minister of Education and was previously the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, where he played a key role in policies related to energy and fuel. Pradhan is known for promoting initiatives aimed at enhancing skill development and increasing job opportunities in India. He represents the state of Odisha in the national government.