Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Friday reviewed the matters relating to the power sector and urban development schemes of Jharkhand in Ranchi. The meeting was attended by Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Jharkhand, along with senior officials from the State Government, Central Government and public sector power companies.The meeting started with the Union Minister highlighti…
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Gandhinagar, June 11 (IANS) Solar-powered irrigation is reshaping agricultural practices in Gujarat’s tribal and remote regions, with thousands of farmers in districts such as Narmada, Dang and Tapi reporting improved access to water, reduced dependence on diesel and electricity, and the ability to cultivate multiple crops annually under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme.The programme has gained significant scale in Gujarat, where 256 solar power p…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India’s floating solar PV potential has been estimated at over 102 GWp which takes the country’s total assessed solar potential to 3,445 GWp, according to a report released by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday.He said the Ministry is working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar deployment across the country.Joshi said that reservoirs and other water bodies are emerging as important assets for clean energy generation th…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Power & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in Agartala on Sunday to review matters relating to the state’s power sector and urban development schemes, according to an official statement. The Union Minister highlighted the key areas where the State power department and the State Power sector PSUs could work on with a detailed action plan. Matters relating to the Revamped Distribution Sector Sche…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India installed a record 15.3 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter (January-March) of 2026, marking the highest quarterly addition ever in the country so far, according to a report.The report by Mercom India Research states that solar installations recorded a 143 per cent year-on-year jump compared with the corresponding figure of 6.3 GW in the same quarter of the previous year. Sequentially, the increase was compared to 10.3 GW added in the preceding October-De…
Amaravati, April 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed the officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the summer season, despite peak power demand.At a meeting here, he reviewed the summer power supply, the 2026-27 power procurement plan and the implementation of PM Surya Ghar and PM Kusum schemes.Officials informed the Chief Minister that daily electricity demand during summer is expected to be between 275 and 285 million units. They said 6,3…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s rapid transition toward renewable energy is no longer just an environmental priority—it has become a cornerstone of economic resilience, strategic autonomy, and long-term energy security.As global energy markets face repeated disruptions, India’s aggressive push toward clean energy is positioning the country as one of the fastest-growing renewable powerhouses in the world.The country has already crossed a critical milestone, with 51.93 per cent of its ins…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The country’s installed solar capacity has reached nearly 136 gigawatts, accounting for almost half of India’s renewable energy capacity, and this growth demonstrates what sustained policy commitment and innovation can achieve, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.Joshi highlighted the growing global momentum behind solar energy and the role of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in accelerating the clean energy transition across the …
Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) The crucial budget session of the Odisha Assembly commenced on Tuesday, with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati delivering his customary address and calling upon the members to discharge their solemn responsibilities with dedication and work in unison to ensure inclusive growth.Kambhampati, who began his address with an invocation of Jai Jagannath, paid tribute to departed members of the House, and late Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare, former Governor of Odisha, and Padma S…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India has reinforced its commitment to accelerate the clean energy transition through stable policies, global cooperation and long-term investment, positioning itself as a key driver of the global energy transition, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said after returning from the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.Joshi said his engagements at WEF 2026 renewed global confidence in India’s renewable energy journey and strength…