Ramesh Pokhriyal is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the Minister of Education in the Government of India from May 2019 to July 2021. Born on July 15, 1960, in Nainital, Uttarakhand, he has been active in politics for several decades. Before his role as Minister of Education, Pokhriyal held various positions, including the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 2009 to 2011. He has also been a member of the Lok Sabha, representing the Nashik constituency. His contributions focus on education reforms and promoting quality education in India.