Who is Pralhad Joshi?

Joshi also underlined the contribution of women in education, saying women account for nearly 44 per cent of enrolment in STEM disciplines

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

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

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

Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister amid scrutiny over exam reforms, low public spending on education and persistent youth unemployment

Pralhad Joshi faces task of restoring trust in education system

The government will be tested on Monday, with an emboldened Oppn confronting it, writes Archis Mohan

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

At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy

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

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

The Union minister also laid the foundation stone for industrial and development projects worth Rs 1,593 crore, while highlighting competitive solar tariffs

India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036

Centre to focus on floating solar and agri-photovoltaics, while preparing support schemes and expanding solar deployment beyond traditional renewable energy hubs

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

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said renewable energy adoption criteria will be linked to fiscal incentives and interest-free loans for states

The peak power demand touched a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday, April 25, 2026, according to Power Ministry data

Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026

Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Pralhad Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken against violation

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