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Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers.
His resignation was accepted by the President under Article 75(2) of the Constitution.
Pralhad Joshi has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education.
Provides for a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. This is the exact clause under which resignations are accepted or ministers are dismissed.
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Formulates the National Policy on Education and ensures its implementation.
Focuses on universalizing elementary education, school facilities, and adult literacy.
Governs university, technical, and scholarship administration across India.
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A constitutional doctrine under Article 75(2) allowing the President to dismiss a minister, though in practice it is exercised only on the Prime Minister's advice.
When an existing minister is assigned the portfolio of another ministry temporarily or concurrently.