CAREER TIMELINE

12 Years in the Modi Cabinet

Dharmendra Pradhan's ministerial portfolios, 2014–2026

2014 – 2021

Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas

His first major cabinet portfolio under PM Modi.

7 YEARS

2017 – 2024

Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Held concurrently with his energy and steel portfolios.

7 YEARS

2019 – 2021

Minister of Steel

A concurrent charge alongside Petroleum & Natural Gas.

2 YEARS

Jul 7, 2021 – Jul 25, 2026

Minister of Education

His longest and final cabinet posting.

~5 YEARS

JUL 25, 2026 · EXIT

Resigns as Education Minister

Steps down amid Jantar Mantar protests over NEET (UG) irregularities.