Page 2 - Latest Updates on Pralhad Joshi
GST cut to reduce farmers' solar pump costs by ₹1,750 cr annually: Joshi
Pralhad Joshi said GST rationalisation on renewable energy devices will lower solar pump costs for farmers by Rs 1,750 crore annually under schemes like PM-KUSUM
 "GST cut to reduce farmers' solar pump costs by ₹1,750 cr annually: Joshi")
India targets 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2047: Joshi
Pralhad Joshi said India aims for 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2047, citing rapid solar and wind growth, rooftop solar expansion and hydrogen hub development
 "India targets 1,800 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2047: Joshi")
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market
Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel
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Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 cr support for green hydrogen start-ups
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Rs 100 crore funding for green hydrogen R&D start-ups with up to Rs 5 crore per project, and launched a safety panel under NGHM
 "Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 cr support for green hydrogen start-ups")
Govt plans swadeshi solar cells, ingots and, polysilicon: Pralhad Joshi
India has crossed 100 GW of solar module capacity with ALMM, which is now extended to solar cells and will soon cover ingots and polysilicon, said Pralhad Joshi
India to add record 43 GW renewable energy capacity in 2025: Pralhad Joshi
India has added 30 GW of renewable energy capacity so far in 2025 and is on track to reach 43 GW by December, with projects aligning to the 500 GW target by 2030
Bidding for battery storage PLI in final stages, says Pralhad Joshi
Says nuclear energy laws being tweaked to attract pvt players
Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40% to ₹10.22 per bag
The committee comprised members from State Governments/UTs and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for a comprehensive review of packaging charges
 "Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40% to ₹10.22 per bag")
All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today
The day-long event will range from funding models for Viksit Bharat to the future of energy, aviation, and logistics
 "All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today")
India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi
The progress brings India close to its vision of having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a post on X
 "India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi")
Rooftop solar plant to be installed in 10 mn households by 2026-27: Govt
The minister said the government has also been implementing Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme
 "Rooftop solar plant to be installed in 10 mn households by 2026-27: Govt")
Sugar sector grown into ₹1 trillion industry: Food Minister Pralhad Joshi
The minister was addressing the 'Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025' & 'National Efficiency Award Ceremony'
Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of IST: Pralhad Joshi
On Wednesday, the Department of Consumer Affairs organised a round table conference on Time Dissemination here
India's renewable energy capacity rises 17% to 227 CW in May: Joshi
The renewable energy capacity has surged 17.13 per cent year-on-year to 226.74 GW in May from 193.58 GW in the same month last year, as per the data shared by the minister in his post
Uber gets CCPA notice for asking users to tip in advance for quicker rides
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slammed Uber's practice as unethical and exploitative, while the consumer protection body issued a notice to the cab aggregator over the move
 "Uber gets CCPA notice for asking users to tip in advance for quicker rides")
Govt procures over 29 mn tonnes of wheat so far this year: Pralhad Joshi
Total wheat purchase stood at 265.9 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 marketing year (April-March). Bulk of procurement takes place during April-June period
India follows its defence and diplomatic strategy, says Pralhad Joshi
However, before reaching this understanding, the Government decided that India would treat any future act of terror on its soil as an "act of war" and respond accordingly, he said
 "India follows its defence and diplomatic strategy, says Pralhad Joshi")
Op Sindoor: Govt cracks down on online sales of unlicensed walkie-talkie
The government is ramping up public preparedness with drills and siren tests while cracking down on unlicensed walkie-talkie sales seen as a national security concern
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India's solar PV module capacity to reach 125 GW by 2030: Pralhad Joshi
In 2014, solar PV module manufacturing was nearly absent in the country, he said after inaugurating a state-of-the-art 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility of Waaree Energies Limited at Degam
 "India's solar PV module capacity to reach 125 GW by 2030: Pralhad Joshi")
PM Modi providing free foodgrains to 800 million people: Pralhad Joshi
Union food minister said when NDA government assumed charge after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Modi took the initiative to ensure free foodgrains to the poor as he understands their pain