The Higher and Technical Education Minister for the state of Maharashtra is ____________.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Chandrakant Patil

Explanation:

·       As of August 2025, Chandrakant Patil is the Higher and Technical Education Minister of Maharashtra.

·       He assumed charge of this portfolio in the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government.

·       His responsibilities include policy-making and implementation related to higher education and technical institutions in the state.

·       Recent actions under his leadership include reforms in admissions, inspection of pharmacy colleges, and faculty retirement extensions.

·       He has previously held key ministerial portfolios in the Maharashtra government.

Information Booster:

·       Chandrakant Patil is a senior BJP leader and Member of the Legislative Assembly from Pune.

·       He also served earlier as Maharashtra BJP State President, reflecting his organizational and administrative experience.

Additional Knowledge:

Vinod Tawde (Option a)

·       Former Higher and Technical Education Minister of Maharashtra.

·       Currently serving as a national leader in the BJP.

·       Not holding the portfolio as of 2025.

Pankaja Munde (Option c)

·       Senior BJP leader from Maharashtra.

·       Previously served as Women and Child Development Minister.

·       Has not held the Higher and Technical Education portfolio.

Prakash Mehta (Option d)

·       Former BJP MLA from Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

·       Served as Housing Minister in Maharashtra.