Delhi, Jan 8: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her Res-office.

During the interaction, Pradhan shared the aspirations of the education sector and discussed various ideas and proposals for transforming the school and higher education ecosystem across the nation for a Viksit Bharat.

Following exchange of ideas, Pradhan took to X and wrote, “Called on FM Smt. @nsitharaman ji today afternoon to share the aspirations of the education sector and discuss various ideas and proposals for transforming our school and higher education ecosystem."

"Confident that in line with the Modi Govt. tradition, Budget 2026-27 will continue to witness bigger and bolder investments in education, research, innovation and skilling for advancing employment-led development and realising the goal of Viksit Bharat", read the post.