Current term
Since Jun 2024 · Present
Prahlad Joshi
New & Renewable Energy, Government of India · BJP
Prahlad Joshi
New & Renewable Energy
BJP
Lakshadweep
Career
New & Renewable Energy Minister 2024–; Dharwad MP since 2004
Born
1964 · Age 62
Education
BCom, Karnataka University
Terms in Office
New & Renewable Energy Minister 2024–; Dharwad MP since 2004
About
Indian politician (born 1962)
Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 13th Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and 10th Minister of New and Renewable Energy since 2024. In July 2026, Joshi assumed office of the 10th Minister of Education while continuing to hold his existing portfolios in the Union Cabinet..
Projects & Initiatives 3 ongoing
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Ministry of New & Renewable Energy)
Budget₹75,021 crore (2024–27 central financial assistance)
ReachGovt. reported: 1.28 crore+ applications; first phase: 30 lakh rooftop installations; ₹300 units free electricity/month to beneficiary households.
TargetScheme period 2024-27
Official agency / source
National Green Hydrogen Mission (co-pilot)
Budget₹19,744 crore (2023–30 central outlay)
TargetMission target 2030
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Wind Energy Expansion
ReachGovt. reported: Installed wind capacity 47.36 GW (2024); target 140 GW by 2030. Offshore wind policy launched for 30 GW by 2030.
TargetCapacity target 2030
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Parliament Record
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