Priya Devi Manickchand | |
|---|---|
 Manickchand in 2020 | |
| Minister of Education | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2020 | |
| President | Irfaan Ali |
| Preceded by | Nicolette Henry |
| In office 5 December 2011 –16 May 2015 | |
| President | Donald Ramotar |
| Preceded by | Shaik Baksh |
| Succeeded by | Nicolette Henry |
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