indiaSource: The Times of IndiaPublished
India's Education Minister Resigns Amid Student Protests
Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down as Union education minister after a five-year tenure, leaving behind a more standardized education system but also questions over examination credibility and institutional autonomy.
At a glance
- Pradhan's tenure focused on standardization and portability in education
- Common entrance examinations and transferable academic credits were introduced
- However, paper leaks and cancellations raised doubts about examination credibility