Who is Pralhad Joshi?

Education minister asks NCERT to study AI's impact on learning and creativity, ensure responsible use, complete textbooks on time and focus on student wellbeing

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called for transforming the National Test House into a premier global testing and certification organisation as India's manufacturing sector expands.

India will import 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at nil duty to curb record domestic prices ahead of the festival season and ease concerns over dwindling stocks

The proposed platform will provide learning content, expert guidance and structured preparation to students following the Prime Minister's Independence Day announcement

Agency removes around 600 experts, plans to induct new officials and introduces a four-tier question-paper checking system as CISF teams reinforce security

Agency removes 50 members, to fill 10 new leadership positions soon

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