Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Gangwar Appointed New Education Secretary Amid Protests
The government has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education.
He replaces Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to the Department of Panchayati Raj.
Gangwar is a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre.
This change is part of a routine government reshuffling to ensure efficiency and utilize the expertise of officials in different departments.
The appointment comes amid protests over the NEET-UG paper leak and other alleged irregularities in the education system.
Naresh Pal Gangwar appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education.
Vineet Joshi transferred to the Department of Panchayati Raj.
Gangwar is a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre.
The change is part of a routine government reshuffling.
The appointment was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
- Who
- Naresh Pal Gangwar and Vineet Joshi
- What
- Appointment of new Education Secretary and transfer of previous one
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Routine government reshuffling and career progression
Government Reorganization
Career Progression
Transfer of Vineet Joshi
Government Reorganization
Vineet Joshi's transfer is part of routine government reshuffling to ensure efficiency.
Career Progression
Vineet Joshi's transfer is a strategic move to utilize his expertise in a different department.
- New Secretary
- Naresh Pal Gangwar
- Previous Secretary
- Vineet Joshi
- Department
- Department of Higher Education
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Date of Appointment
- July 23, 2026
- IAS Batch
- 1994
- Cadre
- Rajasthan
- New Role of Vineet Joshi
- Secretary, Department of Panchayati Raj
Sources
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