Page 4 - Latest Updates on Pralhad Joshi
Govt mulling task force to push for 500 GW renewable energy capacity target
The minister for new and renewable energy has also urged industry players and stakeholders to devise strategies which would help the country meet the target in a time-bound manner
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Pralhad Joshi targets Justice Michael D'Cunha over Covid panel report
The John Michael D'Cunha Commission report has recommended prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
 "Pralhad Joshi targets Justice Michael D'Cunha over Covid panel report")
Pralhad Joshi stresses on increasing solar projects efficiency, reduce cost
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday stressed increasing the efficiency of solar projects, reducing cost and developing energy storage solutions.
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Global solar investments set to reach $500 bn this year: Pralhad Joshi
Last month, he informed, India reached an impressive 90 GW of installed solar capacity, moving steadily forward towards its broader goal of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
 "Global solar investments set to reach $500 bn this year: Pralhad Joshi")
Joshi attacks Cong over Shakti scheme, says promises made only for votes
This comes after Congress National President meted out advice to the Congress units headed for polls cautioning them to announce guarantees on the basis of their budget
Centre expands 'Bharat' brand to chana whole and masur dal in Phase II
The Bharat brand provides kitchen staples at subsidised rates. It was launched as a part of the govt's broader aim to make essential goods more affordable for middle-class consumers
 "Centre expands 'Bharat' brand to chana whole and masur dal in Phase II")
Pralhad Joshi's brother, sister booked; Congress demands dismissal
The complaint was filed by Sunita Chavan, wife of former Nagthana MLA Devavand Phool Singh Chavan, who lost the 2023 Assembly election
Ratan Tata stood as a tall mentor and guide for us all: CII President Puri
Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at the age of 86 at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night
 "Ratan Tata stood as a tall mentor and guide for us all: CII President Puri")
Pralhad Joshi, German Vice-Chancellor discuss cooperation in RE sector
The minister met Habeck, who is also the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Berlin
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Power generation increases 86% to 360 bn units in 10 yrs: Minister Joshi
The minister for new and renewable energy made the remarks while addressing the ongoing 'Hamburg Sustainability Conference' in Germany
Govt mulling to increase ethanol price, sugar MSP: Food Minister Joshi
Joshi said the proposal on hiking the ethanol price is under consideration of the government. The petroleum ministry is looking into the matter
Will talk to states to iron out challenges in RE sector: Pralhad Joshi
He said through his outreach, he would also amplify the two flagship schemes of MNRE - PM Suryaghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM - which require support of State governments' machinery
Need Rs 30 trn investment for 500 GW renewables by 2030: Minister Joshi
He also announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 4th RE-INVEST 2024, a global summit for renewables
 "Need Rs 30 trn investment for 500 GW renewables by 2030: Minister Joshi")
Tenders for boosting grain storage capacity given via online process: Govt
Bandyopadhyay raised concerns about the sufficiency of the storage capacity at FCI godowns and the involvement of a private entity in the sector
Centre to monitor wholesale and retail prices of 16 more food items daily
Allows states to buy rice for their schemes; starts selling tomatoes at Rs 60/kg in Delhi
 "Centre to monitor wholesale and retail prices of 16 more food items daily")
About 151 GW green capacity under implementation in India: Pralhad Joshi
The tendering process for 76.42 GW capacity of projects has already been completed, the minister said
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Govt issues norms for Rs 4,950 cr incentive to Discoms under PM-Surya Ghar
The scheme guidelines for implementation of incentives to Discoms were notified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) last week on July 18, an official statement said
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India will be 'engine of green energy growth': MNRE minister Joshi
The Minister for New and Renewable Energy made the remarks while inaugurating an electrolyser manufacturing facility of a private company at Doddaballapur, in Karnataka
Research, sharing practices crucial for high-yield sugarcane: Pralhad Joshi
The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution also said that sugar production is expected to be good this year depending upon the rains
 "Research, sharing practices crucial for high-yield sugarcane: Pralhad Joshi")
India should reduce coal imports, says G Kishan Reddy after taking charge
G Kishan Reddy said 10 years ago there was a coal shortage in the country and due to this there was also a shortage of electricity
 "India should reduce coal imports, says G Kishan Reddy after taking charge")