Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Education Secretary Transferred Amid Protests
The Indian government has decided to move Vineet Joshi, the higher education secretary, to the panchayati raj ministry.
This comes at a time when there are big protests by students who want the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to step down.
The government says it's just a regular change, but the protesters think it's to avoid dealing with their demands.
Naresh Pal Gangwar will take over as the new higher education secretary.
Vineet Joshi has worked in education for 20 years and was also involved in the National Testing Agency, which has had issues with exam leaks.
Vineet Joshi transferred from higher education to panchayati raj ministry.
Transfer coincides with nationwide student protests demanding Education Minister's resignation.
Naresh Pal Gangwar appointed as new higher education secretary.
Joshi had been acting chairperson of the University Grants Commission.
Joshi previously served as the first director-general of the National Testing Agency.
- Who
- Vineet Joshi, Naresh Pal Gangwar, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Transfer of education secretary amid protests
- When
- July 31
- Where
- India
- Why
- Government reshuffle and student protests
Government's Decision
Student Protesters
Reason for Transfer
Government's Decision
Routine administrative reshuffle to optimize personnel.
Student Protesters
Attempt to deflect attention from demands for Education Minister's resignation.
- Current Education Secretary
- Vineet Joshi
- New Role
- Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- New Higher Education Secretary
- Naresh Pal Gangwar
- Date of Transfer
- July 31
- Protest Context
- Nationwide student protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
