Page 2 - Latest Updates on Pralhad Joshi
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
 "Tenders for boosting grain storage capacity given via online process: Govt")
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
 "About 151 GW green capacity under implementation in India: Pralhad Joshi")
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
 "Govt issues norms for Rs 4,950 cr incentive to Discoms under PM-Surya Ghar")
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
 "India will be 'engine of green energy growth': MNRE minister Joshi")
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")
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
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
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
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
 "Ministry to ensure 874 mn tonne coal supply for power sector in FY25: Joshi")
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
 "Coal ministry will fulfill 874 mn tonnes coal requirement in FY25: Min")
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
 "First tranche of offshore mineral auction expected by mid-2024: Joshi")
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
 "Centre launches 2nd round of critical mineral auction worth Rs 30 trillion")
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
 "12 Bills passed by both Houses in 17th LS: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi")
