Page 5 - Latest Updates on Pralhad Joshi
Implementing 100-day agenda a priority: Consumer Affairs minister Joshi
Talking about the National Food Security Act, he said that a system has already been set in place, adding that he will work towards strengthening it
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Pralhad Joshi: From mining coal to building green energy and food security
Joshi is considered a trusted ally by MPs across parties and this has helped him push for coal reforms in states and get support from various departments such as railways and shipping
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Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Pralhad Joshi becomes Union Renewable Energy Minister
A die-hard RSS loyalist and long-time BJP worker Pralhad Joshi has been appointed New & Renewable Energy Minister, who replaces RK Singh as he lost the election from the Arrah constituency.
Pralhad Joshi, RSS loyalist, five-time MP, returns as Union minister
In his long political career spanning decades, this will be the second time that Joshi will be serving as a minister
Captive, commercial coal blocks output surged 27% to 147 MT in FY24: Joshi
The production from power sector captive mines in FY24 rose 19 per cent as compared to the previous year. In non-power captive mines, the production growth was 63 per cent year-on-year
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Coal, lignite production hits all-time high of 1 bn tonnes in FY24: Joshi
India's total coal and lignite output was at 937 million tonnes (MT) in the preceding 2022-23 fiscal, as per official figures
Ministry to ensure 874 mn tonne coal supply for power sector in FY25: Joshi
Their (power ministry's) demand has been met. They had asked for 821 million tonnes and it has been supplied, the Minister said
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Coal ministry will fulfill 874 mn tonnes coal requirement in FY25: Min
Savings to the tune of Rs 82,264 crores had been made through the reduction of coal imports in just one year, Joshi said
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First tranche of offshore mineral auction expected by mid-2024: Joshi
The government amended the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002, to provide an auction route for awarding production leases for offshore minerals
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Centre launches 2nd round of critical mineral auction worth Rs 30 trillion
The inaugural round for the auction of critical minerals in the country commenced on November 29. The minister disclosed that over 180 potential bidders have procured the tender documents
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Nirmala Sitharaman, Jaishankar to contest LS polls, says Pralhad Joshi
It has not been decided yet as to where they will contest from, he added
12 Bills passed by both Houses in 17th LS: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
The minister informed further the productivity over 11 days of sittings was logged at approximately 148 per cent in the Lok Sabha and 137 per cent approximately in the Rajya Sabha
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Highlights of the day: Bengal transferring money to 2.1 mn MGNREGA workers
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5 of 14 rail projects taken up to boost coal evacuation, commissioned: Govt
In addition, coastal shipping and inland waterways are also being promoted for evacuation of coal, Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday
Govt focusing on eliminating non-essential imports of coal: Pralhad Joshi
Coal import for blending dropped 44.3 per cent in April-November FY24 over the year-ago period, Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha
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India will have surplus domestic coal by FY26: Coal minister Joshi
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 8,500 crore financial incentives for coal gasification projects in three categories
Coal production to touch 1 bn tonnes for first time: Union minister Joshi
Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said for the first time, the country's coal production is going to cross 1 billion tonne.
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The impetus should originate in states: Union minister Pralhad Joshi
In an interview with Nitin Kumar, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says the government has taken proactive steps to develop a secure supply chain for critical minerals
Oppn MPs requested suspension after some MPs were suspended: Pralhad Joshi
As many as 146 MPs 100 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha were suspended during the winter session of Parliament for unruly behaviour and carrying placards
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India expected to be surplus in coal production by FY26: Pralhad Joshi
India may be surplus in coal production except for some high quality fossil fuel and coking coal needed for the steel industry and imported coal-based power plants.
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