Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, delivered India’s national statement at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, reaffirming India’s commitment to a just, equitable, and sustainable global energy transition. Speaking before global energy leaders, he outlined India’s long-term vision guided by the principle of…
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India Champions Global Renewable Energy at IRENA 2026
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, delivered India’s national statement at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming India’s commitment to a just, equitable, and sustainable global energy transition. Highlighting India’s ambitious vision, he emphasized the principle of Vasudhaiva…
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India Achieves Record 266 GW Clean Energy Capacity in 2025
India achieved a record-breaking milestone in its clean energy journey in 2025, with the country’s non-fossil fuel installed capacity reaching 266.78 GW. This represents a remarkable 22.6% growth over 2024 levels, according to Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi. During the year, India added 49.12 GW…
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Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 Begins at Bharat Mandapam
The second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together nearly 3,000 young leaders from across India and members of the youth diaspora. The three-day national dialogue marks a significant step in aligning India’s youth with the vision of a…
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Climate Action Is Opportunity, Not Constraint: VP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi: Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday said that climate action should be viewed not as a limitation on India’s development, but as a strategic opportunity to accelerate inclusive growth, strengthen energy security and build a future-ready economy. Delivering the inaugural address at the Bharat…
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IREDA Gets Fifth Straight ‘Excellent’ MNRE Rating
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has once again demonstrated its strong institutional performance by securing an ‘Excellent’ rating in its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024–25. This marks the fifth consecutive year that IREDA has achieved…
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DoWR Secretary Reviews Farakka Barrage Project Progress
On 6th and 7th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted an extensive two-day review of the Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) and its key components. The review focused on…
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National Workshop on Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at Pune
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
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C.R. Paatil Chairs 17th ETF Meeting for Ganga Rejuvenation
New Delhi: The 17th Empowered Task Force (ETF) meeting under the Namami Gange Programme was chaired today by Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Paatil, focusing on technology-driven river rejuvenation and data-backed governance. Key stakeholders from central ministries, state governments, and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) convened to…
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Power Minister Reviews Hydroelectric Projects in J&K
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, commenced a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review key hydroelectric projects managed by NHPC. Accompanied by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), the Minister focused on the Salal, Sawalkot, and Ratle projects, highlighting the need for timely…