Pralhad Joshi

Addressing the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), President Droupadi Murmu said by 2050, India aims not only to meet its clean energy targets but also to become a hub that aggregates global solar demand and drives innovation, manufacturing and knowledge exchange.

Govt launches probe into e-commerce platforms charging extra for COD orders

The consumer affairs ministry has initiated an investigation into e-commerce platforms levying additional fees on Cash-on-Delivery orders, calling the practice a ‘dark pattern’ that misleads consumers.

Pralhad Joshi lists Modi Govt’s 5 major economic decisions, calls GST rate cut 'biggest reform since Independence'

Highlighting the government’s reform agenda, he said the Modi administration has implemented a series of transformative measures that have reshaped the economy.

India will have indigenous solar cells, wafers and ingots by 2028: Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi also said that so far about, Rs 50,000 crore has been invested in the country's solar equipment manufacturing sector.

India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity 5 years ahead of schedule: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted that India is demonstrating viable pathways for climate solutions while maintaining economic growth.

How 'dark patterns' quietly trick you and why government is calling them out

Dark patterns mislead users into unwanted actions. The government is now cracking down with audits, rules and new tech tools

Centre directs e-commerce firms to audit dark patterns, proposes forming joint working group

The directives were issued during a high-level meeting in New Delhi chaired by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, where the government said stakeholders had “in principle” agreed to comply with the November 2023 guidelines issued by the ministry.

Centre to meet e-commerce industry stakeholders on May 28 to address rising dark patterns

Platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Flipkart, Meesho, Apple, Amazon, Ola, Paytm to attend stakeholder meeting in Delhi, chaired by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Centre launches Depot Darpan e-portal to improve efficiency and real-time monitoring of food grain storage

Depot Darpan would create a seamless digital monitoring ecosystem that includes CCTV surveillance and IoT sensors to monitor key parameters to ensure security and efficiency in food grain storage.

Govt may involve Central Electricity Regulator to ensure renewable purchase compliance: Pralhad Joshi

As India’s energy demand is expected to double by 2032, the Union minister highlighted the need of even higher RE financing to meet 50 percent of the expected rise in demand through renewable energy.

Centre launches Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers to avail post-harvest loans

Launching the scheme, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi said the government has taken the measure to minimise distress selling by farmers.

Govt launches Anna Chakra tool to enhance efficiency of PDS logistics network

The government also launched the SCAN portal or Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA (National Food Security Act). The portal would provide for a single window submission of subsidy claims by states, claim scrutiny and approval by DFPD facilitating expeditious settlement process.

Pralhad Joshi calls for increasing solar projects efficiency, developing storage solutions

Addressing a conference of the International Solar Alliance, Joshi urged stakeholders to focus on integration with smart technologies and noted that the growth of the solar industry would boost economic development.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's 'brother' booked in cheating case

The minister clarified he had separated himself from his brother Gopal Joshi more than three decades

Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi shows confidence in states’ commitment for adding RE capacity; cites 'need of time'

State governments pledged to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for adding a total of 540 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, said Minister Pralhad Joshi

States, industry commit RE capacity addition targets; Gujarat leads by pledging 128 GW capacity addition

Banks and financial institutions have committed to additional $386 billion, or Rs 32.45 lakh crore, of financing by 2030 for the development of the projects, said new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurating RE-Invest in Gandhinagar.

Pralhad Joshi says Rs 32.45 lakh crore finance pledged for renewables sector

"We received overwhelming commitments from states and Union Territories as well as from the developers, manufacturers and financial institutes to support our goal of 500 GW by 2030", said Joshi.

PM Modi calls to democratize solar manufacturing and technology for developing nations

Empowering the least developed countries and small island developing states should be a top priority, said Modi at International Solar Festival.

India aims to become global leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production, says Minister Joshi

Joshi also said that a tender for 7.5 lakh TPA of green ammonia is currently live, with additional tenders for 4.5 lakh TPA capacity also floated

Govt issues guidelines for Rs 4,950 cr incentive to Discoms under PM-Surya Ghar scheme

Criteria for incentivising Discoms include achievement of installation of additional grid-connected rooftop solar capacity beyond the baseline level, the New & Renewable Energy Minister said in a post on X

Coal & mines ministries to work towards ensuring energy availability: Kishan Reddy

As Reddy took charge of the coal and the mines ministries on June 13, he acknowledged the work done under Pralhad Joshi, the former coal minister.

India's coal and lignite production hits all-time high of over 1 billion tonnes in FY24: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi

India’s total coal and lignite output was at 937 million tonnes (MT) in the preceding 2022-23 fiscal, as per official figures

India's coal production crosses record 1 bn tonnes: Pralhad Joshi

During the current fiscal year, 2023–24, India has surpassed previous year's output of 937.22 million tonnes (MT) of coal and lignite by a margin of 25 days.

Imported coal for blending in power sector drops 28% in FY24

Pralhad Joshi, Union minister for coal, said that coal ministry will increase its production and the railways ministry is likely to increase the number of rakes provided to the power sector by about 7% to meet the surge in power demand

First tranche of offshore mineral auction expected by mid-2024: Pralhad Joshi

A total of 10 offshore mineral blocks have been short-listed by the mines ministry, and inter-ministerial consultations are underway to seek necessary clearances for auctions at the earliest, the Minister for Coal and Mines told PTI.