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July 25, 2026, 08:59 PM - 3 min read
The new appointment was made after President Droupadi Murmu, as advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Joshi is currently Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs.Pralhad Joshi will hold the charge of the Ministry of Education in addition to his existing portfolio.
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June 18, 2026, 04:28 PM - 3 min read
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said nearly three crore additional ration cards could be issued to eligible beneficiaries after state governments removed 2.21 crore ineligible names from the Public Distribution System (PDS).
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June 18, 2026, 03:53 PM - 3 min read
"All put together, now there are 79 crore beneficiaries in the country," he said, stressing the Centre's objective is not to save but to ensure foodgrains reach the needy.
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