Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed delight at the inclusion of Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali into the list of classical languages. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said, Our government cherishes and celebrates India’s rich history and culture. He said we have also been unwavering in our commitment to popularising regional languages, which highlight our vibrant diversity.

The Prime Minister said that the Union Cabinet’s approval of Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Rail project will help in easing traffic and improving sustainability and economic growth. Mr. Modi congratulated the people of Chennai and Tamil Nadu on the Cabinet’s approval of the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II.

On the government’s decision to create a National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), the Prime Minister said it is a major step towards ‘atmanirbharta’. He said this mission will boost domestic oilseed production, support hard-working farmers, and encourage sustainable agricultural practices.