New Delhi, June 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 June greeted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday and complimented him for his 'commendable efforts' towards the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP).

Pradhan, a Lok Sabha member from Sambalpur in Odisha, turned 57 on Friday, 26 June.

"Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. Praying for his long and healthy life," PM Modi said in a post on 'X'.

The prime minister's praise of Pradhan came two days after he (Modi) complimented, at a meeting of the Union Cabi...