New Delhi, June 9: Bharatiya Janata Party Leader and newly elected Lok Sabha MP From Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan took oath as a Union Minister In the Narendra Modi 3.0 Cabinet today. 

Pradhan is likely to be given an important portfolio in the Modi 3.0 Cabinet given his long experience and marvellous performance as a Union Minister in different departments. 

Pradhan served the nation as a Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister for many years. During his sting as PNG Minister, Pradhan introduced the most popular Ujjwala scheme which gives free LPG connection to poor women. Pradhan is known as Ujjwala Man across the Country. Crores women got relief from hazardous smoke during cooking as they were given LPG connection free of cost. 

Pradhan served the nation as Union Education Minister as well. He played a vital role in executing New Education Policy across the country. 

Pradhan is trusted by Prime Minister Modi and BJP heavyweight Amit Shah.