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A dated register of 88 official records in which Pralhad Joshi is named. They come mainly from Press Information Bureau releases and Cabinet Secretariat and President’s Secretariat documents, with a few clearly marked news-agency reports. Each entry links to its source.
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Compiled 19 September 2026. This register is a selection, not a complete list of every release.
202626 records
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PIB
Curtain raiser for the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference
Described the farmer as becoming an “Urjadata” as well as an “Annadata”; stated that about 29 lakh pumps had been solarised under PM-KUSUM and that the next phase would include an agrivoltaics component.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyFood & Public DistributionPublic Events -
ANI (news agency)
Teachers’ Day: interaction with National Teachers’ Awards recipients
ANI reported that he interacted with the 82 recipients of the National Teachers’ Awards 2026, along with Ministers of State Jayant Chaudhary and Dr Sukanta Majumdar. The quotation is his social media post as reported by ANI.
Source · ANI (news agency)EducationPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
Non-fossil capacity crosses 300 GW
The Ministry reported 300.50 GW of non-fossil capacity as of 31 July 2026, over 54 per cent of total installed capacity.
Source · PIBRenewable Energy -
PIB
Chairs the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting, Bhubaneswar
Under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, the meeting concluded with the adoption of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration. PIB reported that he reaffirmed India’s commitment to a people-centric and humanity-first approach to BRICS cooperation.
Source · PIBEducationPublic Events -
All India Radio (news)
Rajya Sabha: assurance on the National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026
All India Radio reported his statement in the Rajya Sabha on the draft amendment to the National Food Security Act. The quotation below is as reported by AIR.
Source · All India Radio (news)Food & Public DistributionParliamentStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
PM Surya Ghar: over 50 lakh households benefiting
The Ministry reported over 50.06 lakh households benefiting and ₹28,024 crore of subsidy released through direct benefit transfer.
Source · PIBRenewable Energy -
PIB
Takes charge of the Ministry of Education and chairs review
Took charge at Kartavya Bhavan and chaired a review of the implementation of the Ministry’s schemes, attended by Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary and the Secretaries of Higher Education and of School Education and Literacy.
Source · PIBEducationReviews -
President’s Secretariat
Assigned charge of the Ministry of Education
The President’s Secretariat communiqué recorded that the President, as advised by the Prime Minister, directed that he be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Education in addition to his existing portfolio.
Source · President’s SecretariatEducationPolicy -
PIB
Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 announced
Announced that the Summit, the 9th ISA Assembly and the 4th ICGH would be held together in New Delhi from 2 to 5 November 2026.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
White Rabbit Indian Standard Time dissemination network commissioned
Commissioned the demonstration network at RRSL Bengaluru under the “One Nation, One Time” initiative, with CSIR-NPL and ISRO.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic Events -
PIB
Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage launched
An AI/IoT-based system covering 215 CWC warehouses, with 150 FCI warehouses to follow; he stated that over 2.43 crore ineligible ration cards had been identified and removed.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicy -
PIB
Green Hydrogen Certification Portal launched
The release also reported SIGHT incentives awarded for 8,62,000 MTPA of green hydrogen production.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPolicy -
PIB
Global Wind Day 2026: first wind supply chain portal launched
Launched the WT-MARUT portal in Goa; the Ministry stated targets of 100 GW of wind by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
Over 102 GWp of floating solar potential assessed; small hydro portal launched
Released the NISE report assessing over 102 GWp of floating solar potential and launched the online portal for the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPolicy -
PIB
75 lakh households targeted for rooftop solar by December 2026
Stated that PM Surya Ghar had over 1 crore registrations, with over 33 lakh systems installed as of May 2026.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
World Metrology Day 2026
Highlighted the role of accurate measurement in building trust in policy making; 40 GATC certificates were issued to private entities and e-Maap was presented as a unified platform for Legal Metrology registration and enforcement.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPolicyPublic Events -
PIB
CII summit: clean energy anchored in Aatmanirbharta
Spoke on self-reliance in clean energy manufacturing.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
FY 2025-26 review: India ranks third globally in renewable capacity
The Ministry reported a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil capacity added in FY 2025-26 and 283.46 GW installed as of 31 March 2026.
Source · PIBRenewable Energy -
PIB
CBDC-based digital food currency pilot under PMGKAY in Puducherry
Inaugurated the pilot for direct benefit transfer with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy; stated it would extend to three or four more States and UTs.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicyPublic Events -
PIB
AI in the Public Distribution System at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Visited an exhibition on AI-driven PDS reforms; cited about ₹250 crore saved through Anna Chakra.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPublic Events -
PIB
CBDC-based digital food coupon pilot launched in Gujarat
The pilot was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Pralhad Joshi present, covering Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad and Surat.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicyPublic Events -
ANI (news agency)
Meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister on procurement
ANI reported that Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met him at Parliament to discuss rice procurement, lifting of stocks and foodgrain storage capacity in the State. The quotation below is his social media post as reported by ANI.
Source · ANI (news agency)Food & Public DistributionReviewsQuotation on record -
PIB
Outcome of WEF 2026 engagements
Cited a financing need of about USD 300–350 billion to reach 500 GW, and bilateral meetings with Oman, Belgium, Kuwait, Paraguay, the IEA and the IAEA.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
Davos roundtable on rooftop and decentralised renewable energy
Shared India’s experience in scaling rooftop, agricultural and decentralised renewable energy, including PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM, at a roundtable attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
World Economic Forum 2026, Davos: invites investment in clean energy
Urged global investors to partner in India’s clean-energy expansion; non-fossil capacity stood at 267 GW as of December 2025.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
79th BIS Foundation Day
Spoke on the Bureau of Indian Standards’ shift from regulation to facilitation; silver HUID, a Standardisation Portal beta and the SHINE scheme were highlighted.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic Events
202532 records
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PIB
Releases Indian Standard on bomb disposal systems
Released IS 19445:2025, developed by BIS at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs and TBRL-DRDO.
Source · PIBConsumer Affairs -
PIB
National Consumer Day 2025
On the theme “Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice”, launched an AI dashboard for the National Consumer Helpline and a Reparability Index logo.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic EventsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Rajya Sabha reply: 31.2 GW non-fossil capacity added in FY 2025-26 to October
In a written reply, he stated that non-fossil capacity was about 259 GW as of 31 October 2025.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyParliament -
PIB
Inaugurates FCI Divisional Office, Nalgonda
Stated that 1.97 crore NFSA beneficiaries in Telangana were fully covered.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPublic Events -
PIB
Digital upgrades for food storage, logistics and PDS
Launched Bhandaran 360, Smart EXIM, Anna Darpan and ASHA, and the 1.5 LMT Malout silo.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicy -
PIB
ICGH 2025: call for proposals for biomass-based hydrogen pilots
Announced a ₹100 crore call for proposals and launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission logo.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
Regional workshop on the energy transition in the North East
Chaired the workshop in Guwahati and announced a new Small Hydro Policy for the North Eastern Region.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyReviews -
PIB
Eighth Session of the ISA Assembly, New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the opening plenary, attended by representatives from 137 countries.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
National conference of Legal Metrology controllers, Goa
Announced amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, and described the eMaap portal and Jan Vishwas decriminalisation reforms.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPolicy -
PIB
Curtain raiser for the Eighth ISA Assembly
Launched the curtain raiser as Minister of New and Renewable Energy and President of the ISA Assembly.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Releases ground-mounted solar potential assessment
The report assessed 3,343 GW of feasible ground-mounted solar potential; training initiatives were also launched.
Source · PIBRenewable Energy -
PIB
Inaugural address at the 89th IEC General Meeting
India hosted the General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission; he cited 474 price-monitoring centres.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic Events -
PIB
Inaugurates the first Green Hydrogen R&D Conference
Launched a ₹100 crore call for proposals for start-ups under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
Target of domestic solar cells by 2028; move towards wafers and ingots
Non-fossil capacity stood at about 251.5 GW; he urged timely procurement of renewable power.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Statement on ration-card eKYC in Punjab
Described a claim of removing 55 lakh ration-card holders in Punjab as misleading, stating that no beneficiary had been cut from the State’s ceiling and that eKYC had been directed by the Supreme Court.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionStatements -
PIB
100 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity under ALMM
The Ministry reported that enlisted solar PV module manufacturing capacity had reached 100 GW, up from 2.3 GW in 2014.
Source · PIBRenewable Energy -
PIB
Five pillars of India’s clean energy transformation
Set out power purchase agreements, grid and storage, manufacturing, land use and finance as the five pillars of the transition.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatements -
PIB
Flags off a 435 MW solar plant in Rajasthan
Described the project as a model of speed and sustainability.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Non-fossil sources reach 50 per cent of installed capacity
The Ministry announced that 50 per cent of India’s installed electricity capacity came from non-fossil sources in June 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 NDC target.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Opens a 5 GWh battery energy storage manufacturing plant at Bidadi
Spoke on viability gap funding for battery energy storage systems.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Global Wind Day 2025, Bengaluru
Released wind energy and manufacturing roadmaps; stated that 4 GW of offshore wind leasing areas had been identified off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
High-level stakeholder meeting on dark patterns
Chaired a meeting with e-commerce companies and directed them to self-audit their platforms for dark patterns.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPolicyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Review of PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
Held a review in Lucknow with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath; news agencies reported that wheat procurement was also discussed.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyFood & Public DistributionReviewsQuotation on record -
PIB
Inaugurates a 5.4 GW solar cell plant at Chikhli, Gujarat
Inaugurated a solar cell manufacturing facility at Chikhli.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
“Be an Empowered Consumer” campaign launched with Meta
Launched a consumer-awareness campaign on online safety with Meta; the release also described the GrahakNyay chatbot.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
World Consumer Rights Day 2025
Virtual address on the theme “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles”; cited 180 quality control orders covering 769 products.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic Events -
PIB
Flags off India’s first hydrogen truck trials
Flagged off trials of hydrogen-powered trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
Workshop on mobilising finance for 500 GW
At a finance workshop in Mumbai, called for a Renewable Energy Financing Obligation.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPolicy -
PIB
India crosses 100 GW of installed solar capacity
The Ministry reported 100.33 GW of solar capacity as of 31 January 2025.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Regional renewable energy review meeting in Jaipur
An additional 5,000 MW under PM-KUSUM was allocated to Rajasthan.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyReviews -
PIB
Meeting with Food Ministers of five States on wheat procurement
Virtual meeting with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat and Rajasthan on preparations for RMS 2025-26 wheat procurement.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionReviews -
PIB
Visits the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park
Visited the 600 MW floating solar project in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events
202426 records
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PIB
Visit to Agartala; review with Tripura Chief Minister
Reviewed schemes with Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha; an FCI regional office at Agartala was approved in principle.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionReviewsPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
National Consumer Day 2024: launches consumer-protection initiatives
On the theme “Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice”, launched the Jagriti apps, the National Legal Metrology e-Mapp, National Consumer Helpline 2.0 and SMART Standards; 13 e-commerce platforms signed a Safety Pledge.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic EventsPolicy -
PIB
Address at the 5th CII International Energy Conference
Non-fossil capacity stood at about 214 GW; he referred to the ₹24,000 crore PLI scheme for high-efficiency solar modules.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
Launches “Anna Chakra” and the SCAN portal
Anna Chakra, a PDS supply-chain route optimisation tool developed with WFP and IIT-Delhi, was estimated to save about ₹250 crore a year; SCAN is a single window for States’ NFSA subsidy claims.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicy -
PIB
Dedicated task force to be formed to achieve 500 GW by 2030
Stated that 288 GW would need to be added in six years, requiring an estimated ₹42 lakh crore.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPolicy -
PIB
Inaugurates the Ministry’s “Chintan Shivir” in Bhubaneswar
Called for coordinated efforts to reach 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030; installed non-fossil capacity was about 212 GW at the time.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyReviewsStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Launches Phase II retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice
Phase II priced Bharat Atta at ₹30/kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34/kg; the release also carried a Punjab paddy procurement update.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionConsumer Affairs -
PIB
Address at the Seventh Assembly of the International Solar Alliance
PIB published the full text of his address at the ISA Assembly at Bharat Mandapam, at which India was re-elected to the Assembly Presidency for 2024–26.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsPublic Events -
PIB
Launches FCI Grievance Redressal System app for rice millers
The app provides real-time grievance tracking with geo-fenced quick response teams.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicy -
PIB
Press conference on paddy and custom-milled rice procurement in Punjab
Stated that the 185 LMT paddy target for KMS 2024-25 in Punjab would be fully procured and announced a grievance portal for rice millers.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionStatements -
PIB
World Standards Day: launches BIS Care App 3.0
Addressed World Standards Day, launched BIS Care App 3.0 and cited 174 quality control orders covering 732 products.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPublic Events -
PIB
Keynote at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference
Described India’s renewable capacity growth from 75 GW to over 208 GW.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
Address at the India Sugar & Bio Energy Conference
Spoke on sugar, ethanol and farm incomes, saying that about 99 per cent of cane dues had been paid.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
RE-INVEST 2024 valedictory session
At the valedictory session addressed by the Vice-President, the Ministry reported that the commitments were expected to generate about 82 lakh jobs.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
RE-INVEST 2024 records investment commitments of ₹32.45 lakh crore
The fourth Global Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo at Gandhinagar recorded commitments from States, developers, manufacturers and financial institutions. The release also listed the Ministry’s first-100-days figures.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic Events -
PIB
Curtain raiser for the International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2024
Announced the second International Conference on Green Hydrogen, held 11–13 September 2024.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Chairs signing of a green ammonia offtake agreement between India and Japan
Heads of Terms were signed by Sembcorp, Sojitz, Kyushu Electric and NYK Line for the supply of green ammonia from India to Japan.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyPublic EventsQuotation on record -
PIB
Pilot to transform 60 fair price shops into Jan Poshan Kendras
Launched the pilot in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, along with FPS Sahay, Mera Ration 2.0, a quality management system and the FCI Contract Manual.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPolicy -
PIB
Launches version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System app
Price monitoring was expanded from 22 to 38 commodities, reported from 550 centres, covering about 31 per cent of CPI weight.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsPolicy -
PIB
Remarks on the Union Budget and renewable energy at a green hydrogen workshop
At a workshop on carbon markets and green hydrogen, he cited 2,109 GW of assessed renewable potential and the ₹19,744 crore outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Source · PIBRenewable EnergyStatementsQuotation on record -
PIB
Inaugurates the 64th International Sugar Organization Council meeting
Inaugurated the meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, citing about 5 crore sugarcane farmers and ethanol blending above 12 per cent at the time.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionPublic Events -
PIB
Surprise visit to the Food Corporation of India head office
In his first engagement with FCI, he stressed efficiency and reducing the cost of subsidy.
Source · PIBFood & Public DistributionReviews -
PIB
Assumes charge of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Took charge at Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan in addition to Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Shripad Naik took charge as Minister of State.
Source · PIBRenewable Energy -
PIB
Takes charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Took charge of the Ministry from his predecessor, Piyush Goyal, describing PMGKAY as a flagship scheme and the Ministry’s first-100-days agenda as a priority.
Source · PIBConsumer AffairsFood & Public DistributionQuotation on record -
Cabinet Secretariat
Allocated Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy
After taking the oath of office on 9 June 2024, he was allocated the portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy in the Cabinet Secretariat list of 10 June 2024.
Source · Cabinet SecretariatPolicy -
PIB
Final session of the 17th Lok Sabha concludes
At a press conference as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, he reported the close of the 15th and last session of the 17th Lok Sabha. The Ministry stated that 221 Bills were passed by both Houses over the 17th Lok Sabha and became Acts.
Source · PIBParliament
20231 records
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PIB
First tranche of critical and strategic minerals auction launched
As Minister of Mines, he launched the first tranche e-auction of critical and strategic minerals, offering 20 blocks including two lithium blocks, following the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment of 2023.
Source · PIBPolicyPublic Events
20201 records
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PIB
Auction of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining launched
The Prime Minister launched the auction of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining by video conference. The two-stage electronic auction was conducted by the Ministry of Coal, then headed by Pralhad Joshi, with FICCI.
Source · PIBPolicy
20192 records
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PIB
First session of the 17th Lok Sabha concludes
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs reported that 40 Bills were introduced, 35 passed by the Lok Sabha, 32 by the Rajya Sabha and 30 by both Houses, with Lok Sabha productivity of about 137 per cent. PIB described the 30 Bills passed by both Houses as a record for a first session after the constitution of a new Lok Sabha.
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Cabinet Secretariat
Allocated the portfolios of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines
Following his swearing-in as a Cabinet Minister on 30 May 2019, the Cabinet Secretariat’s list of 31 May 2019 records him as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Minister of Coal and Minister of Mines.
Source · Cabinet SecretariatParliamentPolicy
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