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October 5, 2026 7:59 PM

Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate Windergy India 2026 in Chennai on October 8

India’s wind energy sector is set for a major industry showcase as Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the 8th edition of Windergy India 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre on October 8, with the event focusing on scaling manufacturing, technology and investment in the sector. The inauguration will feature global MoU announcements, the launch of key sectoral reports and recognition of states demonstrating leadership in wind energy, the Ministry of New and Re...

October 1, 2026 8:19 PM

Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India’s energy mix

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday launched National PNG Drive 3.0 to accelerate the adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) and support the government’s goal of increasing natural gas’s share in India’s primary energy mix from around 6 per cent, while promoting cleaner, reliable and affordable energy. The drive launched at the event celebrating the 20th Foundation Day of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), is being organised from October 1 t...

October 1, 2026 1:17 AM

Green energy scheme ‘big push’ towards achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Cabinet decision on the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme is a “big push” towards achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035. The Cabinet has approved the GEC-III scheme to enable an evacuation of up to 135 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy across states and Union Territories. “Cleaner power. Stronger grids. More opportunities,” PM Modi said in a post on X. “The Cabinet decision on the Green Energy Corridor Phase I...

September 16, 2026 2:49 PM

Manohar Lal Highlights India’s Energy Expansion at G20 Meet, Holds Talks with US, Canada

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal participated in the G20 Energy Abundance Working Group meetings in Houston on September 15 and held bilateral discussions with senior leaders from the United States and Canada on strengthening energy cooperation. Highlighting India’s progress in building a secure and resilient energy system, Manohar Lal noted that the country has achieved 552 GW of installed capacity, with non-fossil sources accounting for more than 50 per c...

September 9, 2026 10:16 PM

Agrivoltaics to help farmers earn from crops and clean energy: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said India’s farmers could emerge as both “Annadatas” and “Urjadatas” by producing food and clean energy from the same piece of land through agrivoltaics. Addressing a curtain-raiser event for the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Joshi said the next phase of the PM-KUSUM scheme would include a dedicated component for agrivoltaics. The initiative is expected to enable farmers to continue cultivat...

August 28, 2026 4:40 PM

Nuclear energy emerges as a key pillar of India’s clean energy and development push

India’s nuclear energy programme is increasingly emerging as a key pillar of the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security, expand clean power generation and advance technological self-reliance, with applications extending well beyond electricity generation to healthcare, agriculture, food preservation, critical minerals, semiconductors, scientific research and clean hydrogen. Built around the principle of “safety first”, India’s nuclear programme combines stringent regulatory o...

August 6, 2026 11:59 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme to scale up compressed biogas production

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The scheme aims to transform India's vast organic waste resources into clean energy, rural livelihoods and economic growth. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A vital step towards clean energy, rural prosperity and realising our collective dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat! The Cabinet has...

July 14, 2026 5:13 PM

India-Australia civil nuclear pact strengthens long-term fuel security for India’s clean energy ambitions

India and Australia have taken a major step towards deepening their civil nuclear partnership with the finalisation of the Administrative Arrangement under the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, paving the way for long-term exports of Australian uranium to support India's expanding nuclear energy programme. The agreement was finalised during the Third India-Australia Annual Summit held in Melbourne on July 9, 2026, where the two countries reaffirmed their Comprehensive Strateg...

May 19, 2026 4:06 PM

PM Modi, Iceland PM discuss clean energy, blue economy and trade cooperation at India-Nordic Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir on the sidelines of the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in clean energy, fisheries, sustainability and emerging technologies. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Had a wonderful meeting with Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir of Iceland. India deeply values the friendship with Iceland. We talked about ways to improve ties in areas su...

March 20, 2026 2:05 PM

PM Modi shares article on India’s energy transition, highlights push for self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article authored by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, outlining India’s transformative journey in the energy sector and its growing role in the global clean energy landscape. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Union MoS Shripad Y. Naik highlights that India’s energy transition is being driven by pragmatic policy and a clear push towards Aatmanirbharta. With a strong focus on electrific...