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June 30, 2024 8:53 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM expresses gratitude to countrymen for successful conduct of World’s biggest General Elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed gratitude to the people for reiterating their faith in the Constitution and the democratic systems of the country. Addressing the nation in his first Mann ki Baat programme after the General elections on Akashvani this morning, the Prime Minister highlighted that the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections were the biggest in the world in which 65 crore people cast their votes. Mr Modi spoke about the special campaign launched on World Environment Day this year...

June 30, 2024 9:31 PM

PM Modi releases three books on life and journey of former VP Venkaiah Naidu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released three books on the life and journey of former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on the eve of his 75th birthday via video conferencing today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted that Mr. Naidu will be completing 75 years tomorrow. He said, these 75 years have been extraordinary and encompass magnificent stopovers. The Prime Minister expressed delight in releasing Mr. Naidu’s biography and two other books based on his life. He expressed confid...

September 30, 2023 9:09 PM

PM Modi launches Sankalp Saptaah in 500 Aspirational Blocks across the country; Says with focus on good governance challenging goals can be achieved

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Aspirational Blocks Programme strives to enhance citizens' quality of life at the block level. Launching a unique week-long programme 'Sankalp Saptaah' in New Delhi, Mr Modi said the Programme aims to enhance governance and improve the quality of life in 500 Aspirational Blocks spanning 329 districts across India. He further stated that in any list of the top 10 programmes of Independent India, the Aspirational District Programme will fi...

September 14, 2023 8:08 PM

PM Modi dedicates railway projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation railway projects worth more than six thousand four hundred crore rupees in Chhattisgarh. Addressing a programme organized in Kondatarai at Raigarh, the Prime Minister said these projects will provide a boost to socio-economic development in the region by facilitating the movement of passengers as well as freight traffic. These projects include Chhattisgarh East Rail Project Phase-I, 3rd rail line between Champa to Jamga, 3rd rail li...

September 14, 2023 1:53 PM

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of several development projects worth over 50 thousand 700 crore rupees at Bina in MP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of ethylene cracker project worth about 50 thousand crore Rupees at Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh. With the commencement of this project, about 2.77 lakh employment opportunities will be created and there will be a revolutionary change in the industrial scenario of Madhya Pradesh. Mr Modi also inspected the model of the Petroleum Complex. The Prime Minister also virtually laid the foundation stones of 10 new industrial projects of...

August 19, 2023 7:57 PM

G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meeting in Bengaluru concludes; 40 countries shown interest in adopting Indian Digital Public Infrastructure

The G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meeting in Bengaluru today concluded with member countries and invitees showing absolute consensus on the concepts and application of Digital Public Infrastructure, Cyber security and digital skilling- the three priority areas put forth under G20 India Presidency. Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw informed this during the post-event press conference. He called it a big achievement for the Indian Presidency that th...

August 19, 2023 1:24 PM

PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness over Meghalaya’s Pineapples receiving due recognition in domestic and international markets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over Meghalaya’s Pineapples receiving due recognition in domestic and international markets. In response to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's social media post on Pineapple Festival at Dilli Haat in New Delhi, the Prime Minister stressed that such endeavors celebrate the country's diverse agricultural heritage and empower farmers. Mr Sangma informed that Meghalaya’s Pineapples with its sweetness measuring high brix v...

August 13, 2023 3:28 PM

PM Narendra Modi to lead nation in celebrating 77th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in celebrating the 77th Independence Day from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi on 15th August. He will hoist the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. This year’s Independence Day will culminate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, which were launched by the Prime Minister from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 12th March, 2021. The Full dress rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations took place at Red ...

August 10, 2023 8:39 PM

No Confidence Motion sponsored by opposition defeated in Lok Sabha; PM Modi assures people to restore peace in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the people of Manipur that the entire country is with them. Replying to the debate on no confidence motion in Lok Sabha this evening, PM said efforts are underway by Centre and state government to punish the accused in Manipur. He said the violence in Manipur is saddening and crimes against women are unacceptable. He assured the people that there will be peace in Manipur in the near future and there will be fast development in the state. Mr Modi alleged t...

July 29, 2023 8:49 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises role of teachers and schools for implementing National Education Policy in mission mode

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the first installment of 630 crore rupees under the PM ScHools For Rising India- PM SHRI Scheme for 6,207 schools. He also released the education and skill curriculum books translated into 12 Indian languages. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the two-day Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister underlined the primacy of education among the factors that can change the destiny of the nation...