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Updated 19 September 2026 · Sources: PIB and attributed agencies
Education··PIB
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. The charge was assigned by the President on 25 July 2026, in addition to his portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy.
Renewable Energy·
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.
Education·
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.
Renewable Energy·
The Ministry reported 300.50 GW of non-fossil capacity as of 31 July 2026, over 54 per cent of total installed capacity.
Education·
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.
Food·
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.
Renewable Energy·
The Ministry reported over 50.06 lakh households benefiting and ₹28,024 crore of subsidy released through direct benefit transfer.
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.
Renewable Energy·
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.
Consumer Affairs·
Commissioned the demonstration network at RRSL Bengaluru under the “One Nation, One Time” initiative, with CSIR-NPL and ISRO.
Food·
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.
Renewable Energy·
The release also reported SIGHT incentives awarded for 8,62,000 MTPA of green hydrogen production.
Renewable Energy·
Launched the WT-MARUT portal in Goa; the Ministry stated targets of 100 GW of wind by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
Renewable Energy·
Released the NISE report assessing over 102 GWp of floating solar potential and launched the online portal for the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme.
Renewable Energy·
Stated that PM Surya Ghar had over 1 crore registrations, with over 33 lakh systems installed as of May 2026.
Consumer Affairs·
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.
Renewable Energy·
Spoke on self-reliance in clean energy manufacturing.
Renewable Energy·
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.
Food·
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.
Food·
Visited an exhibition on AI-driven PDS reforms; cited about ₹250 crore saved through Anna Chakra.
Food·
The pilot was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Pralhad Joshi present, covering Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad and Surat.
Food·
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.
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