New Delhi, April 22 -- Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday expressed firm confidence that India remains on track to achieve its ambitious target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA) Foundation Day 2026, the minister emphasised that the government is systematically addressing transmission and manufacturing hurdles to ensure the deadline is met.

The minister noted that the country has already reached a significant milestone of 272 GW through non-fossil sources. He highlighted that the expansion of the national grid and financial support mechanisms are playing a central role in this gro...