Prakash Javadekar

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: Responding to Surendran's allegations that the meeting happened over tea at Jayarajan's son residence, Javadekar said that he meets a lot of people and that there's nothing with it.

Telangana: Union Minister Kishan Reddy concludes 24-hour fast in support of unemployed youth

Former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, who is BJP's election in-charge for Telangana, offered lime juice to Kishan Reddy marking the conclusion of the fast. Reddy began his fast on Wednesday at the Dharna Chowk here. Reddy began his fast on Wednesday at the Dharna Chowk here.

Freedom of press under attack in Kerala, alleges Ex I&B Minister Javadekar

''This is clearly a political vendetta and an attack on freedom of the press. This is the Kerala government’s effort to terrorise the media. This is condemnable,'' Javadekar told PTI.

Left government creating Constitutional anarchy, charges Prakash Javadekar

He said the Governor is a constitutional post and his roles, duties and powers are all well inscribed in the Constitution but the ruling CPI(M) is denying everything, refusing to recognise constitutional mechanism and does not recognise the powers of the Governor.

Opposition must understand PM Modi's work, should think about 2029 polls not 2024: Prakash Javadekar

The country got a prime minister who came up with different thinking and programmes, communicated directly with people and brought transparency in governance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Prakash Javadekar may soon receive organisational responsibility, role in poll-bound states

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is soon likely to announce new positions for the senior former Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar, sources said.

Stakeholders' meet soon to discuss growth plans for auto industry: Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar added that many ideas are floating around on e-vehicles and there are newer solutions coming up, "so we will hold stakeholder consultation in both the areas very soon"

COVID-19 Vaccination | All Indians will be vaccinated by December 2021, says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

The health ministry has given a roadmap for producing 216 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine by then, the minister has said.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar tests positive for COVID-19

The Union Minister had received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on March 5 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune.

India will raise its climate ambitions but not under pressure, says Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar said India is the only G-20 country to walk the talk on the Paris climate agreement and "we have done more than we promised".

Rajinikanth conferred with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award, says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

A 5-member jury unanimously recommended Rajinikanth's name for Dadasaheb Phalke award, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.

All Indians over 45 to get vaccinated from April 1, says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

The vaccination drive is currently restricted to citizens aged above 60 and 45-plus with comorbidities.

No loss of green cover due to Central Vista Redevelopment Project: Govt

Environment ministry's expert appraisal committee (EAC) had recommended clearance for the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project with a direction to the CPWD, who are the developers, to ensure no air pollution is caused during the demolition process.

India only G-20 country implementing Paris accord commitments: Prakash Javadekar

Replying to supplementary queries during the Question Hour, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said there has been a net increase of 15,000 square kilometres of tree cover in the last six years.

OTT industry, govt will partner to make audience experience better: Prakash Javadekar

Dispelling rumours, the minister clarified that in the self-regulating body, no member will be appointed by the government.

Government extends PLI to more sectors, announces Rs 15,000 crore for pharma, Rs 7350 crore for IT hardware

Centre believes PLI scheme will make India's $ 40 billion pharmaceuticals industry globally competitive and less reliant on imports for high-end patented drugs. The new incentives for domestic manufacture of IT hardware aims to raise domestic value addition to 20% - 25% by 2025 and make India a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing.

No child deprived of online education during pandemic: Prakash Javadekar

Replying to queries during the Question Hour, Prakash Javadekar said that in providing online education, India has surpassed many countries.

India managed to keep its COVID-19 losses to minimum: Prakash Javadekar

Speaking after flagging off a vehicle campaign aimed at dispelling rumours about COVID-19 vaccines, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said more than 50 lakh healthcare and frontline workers have been inoculated since the vaccination drive began on January 16.

India only country to keep commitments on climate change: Prakash Javadekar

Speaking at a webinar organised by Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Prakash Javadekar also claimed that the country is not responsible for climate change, but it is working towards enhancing the generation of solar and renewable energy.

Cabinet approves revision in guidelines for providing DTH services; licences to be issued for 20 years

Paving the way for 100 percent foreign investment in the sector, the Union Cabinet has decided to align the cap of 49 percent FDI in the existing DTH guidelines with the extant government (DPIIT's) policy on FDl as amended from time to time.

From 8,000 in 2014, India's leopard population increased to over 12,000 in 2018: Prakash Javadekar

Releasing the ‘Status of Leopards in India 2018’ report, the minister said, the leopard population has been estimated using camera trapping method.

CREDAI urges PM Narendra Modi to curb cartelisation by cement, steel manufacturers

CREDAI has requested PM Modi to take urgent steps to arrest the cement and steel price rise for survival of the real estate sector in the country.

Negotiations 'work in progress', hopefully in last stage: Prakash Javadekar on farmer protest

New Delhi, Dec 9 Sounding optimistic about an early resolution of farmer crisis, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesd..

Cabinet clears equity infusion of Rs 6,000 crore in NIIF debt platform over two years

The government will provide Rs 6,000 crore; the National Investment Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) will provide Rs 7,000 crore equity and nearly Rs 1 lakh crore will be raised from the bond market, he said.

US should back words with actions if rejoins climate pact: Prakash Javadekar

Meeting the Paris Agreement's target of capping warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius should be a top priority, Javadekar said.