Key ministers took charge of their new portfolios, after the swearing in of NDA Government. Pralhad Joshi, has now also assumed charge as the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy. The handover took place at the Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan. Joining him in the Ministry is Shripad Yesso Naik, who assumed his role as the Minister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, along with senior ministry officials, welcomed the ministers. In his address to the media, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted the critical importance of the renewable energy sector for ensuring India’s energy security. He outlined the immense potential for growth within this field and reiterated the government’s dedication to advancing renewable energy initiatives to meet the nation’s rising energy demands and environmental objectives.
Simultaneously, Manohar Lal took on the role of Union Minister of Power, in addition to his existing responsibilities as Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. The assumption of office took place at Shram Shakti Bhawan, with Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Power, and other senior officials in attendance.
Raj Kumar Singh, the former Minister of Power, warmly welcomed his successor. The occasion was also graced by Shripad Yesso Naik, who is also serving as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Power. Following the formalities, Union Minister Manohar Lal was briefed by senior officials and conducted a review meeting to assess the current power supply position across the country.
