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India's youth not just competing with world, but leading it: Pralhad Joshi
Joshi also underlined the contribution of women in education, saying women account for nearly 44 per cent of enrolment in STEM disciplines
 "India's youth not just competing with world, but leading it: Pralhad Joshi")
Next phase of Green Energy Corridor to cover 10,000 ckm: Pralhad Joshi
The Centre is planning the next phase of the Green Energy Corridor, spanning 10,000 circuit km, to strengthen renewable power evacuation and support India's energy transition
 "Next phase of Green Energy Corridor to cover 10,000 ckm: Pralhad Joshi")
India's non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW: Pralhad Joshi
The Union minister said the country remains on track to achieve its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 after adding over 30 GW of non-fossil capacity in the first half of the year
 "India's non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW: Pralhad Joshi")
Rooftop solar installations reached 50 lakh households: Pralhad Joshi
PM Surya Ghar scheme has crossed 50 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW commissioned and nearly 19 lakh households reporting zero electricity bills
 "Rooftop solar installations reached 50 lakh households: Pralhad Joshi")
Datanomics: Govt's bigger NEET challenge goes beyond paper leaks
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister amid scrutiny over exam reforms, low public spending on education and persistent youth unemployment
 "Datanomics: Govt's bigger NEET challenge goes beyond paper leaks")
High-powered task force on exam reforms set up under Nandan Nilekani: PM
Pralhad Joshi faces task of restoring trust in education system
 "High-powered task force on exam reforms set up under Nandan Nilekani: PM")
Anti-paper leak Bill on agenda, stage set for House showdown on Monday
The government will be tested on Monday, with an emboldened Oppn confronting it, writes Archis Mohan
 "Anti-paper leak Bill on agenda, stage set for House showdown on Monday")
Pralhad Joshi takes charge of education ministry after Pradhan's exit
Pralhad Joshi assumed charge as Union education minister a day after replacing Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned following nationwide protests over the Neet paper leak controversy
 "Pralhad Joshi takes charge of education ministry after Pradhan's exit")
Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation
At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy
 "Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation")
India's solar capacity to exceed coal by 200 GW by 2036: Pralhad Joshi
India is projected to have 786 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2035-36, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of its total installed power generation capacity
India's renewable energy capacity additions rose 25% in H1 2026
Solar capacity additions surged 43 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, taking India's total installed renewable energy capacity, including hydro, to 288 GW
 "India's renewable energy capacity additions rose 25% in H1 2026")
Union minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates 950 MW solar projects in MP
The Union minister also laid the foundation stone for industrial and development projects worth Rs 1,593 crore, while highlighting competitive solar tariffs
Govt seeks assessment of old wind turbines: Renewable energy minister
India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036
 "Govt seeks assessment of old wind turbines: Renewable energy minister")
Govt identifies 102 GW floating solar potential; eyes new support measures
Centre to focus on floating solar and agri-photovoltaics, while preparing support schemes and expanding solar deployment beyond traditional renewable energy hubs
 "Govt identifies 102 GW floating solar potential; eyes new support measures")
Govt targets 75 lakh rooftop solar installations by December: Pralhad Joshi
Rooftop solar installations crossed 40 lakh in May, with the government targeting 1 crore households under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by March 2027
Govt links state fiscal incentives with RE adoption to address PPA issue
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said renewable energy adoption criteria will be linked to fiscal incentives and interest-free loans for states
Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi
The peak power demand touched a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday, April 25, 2026, according to Power Ministry data
 "Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi")
India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi
Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026
Govt taking action against coaching centres for misleading ads: Minister
Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Pralhad Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken against violation
Centre prepared to bring back Indians stranded in West Asia: Pralhad Joshi
In a statement, Joshi said discussions have been held with senior officials of the concerned embassies to facilitate the safe return of those affected by the war situation
 "Centre prepared to bring back Indians stranded in West Asia: Pralhad Joshi")