Senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education. He replaces Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to another ministry. Gangwar brings extensive administrative and education sector experience to his new role. His appointment occurs during ongoing student protests concerning the NEET-UG examination. The department faces demands for greater transparency and system reforms.

Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi has been moved to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.…

The Centre has appointed IAS officer Naresh Gangwar as the new education secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi, following ongoing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.