NAMO DIDI PROGRAMME
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Opposition's 'selective politics' on women atrocities
Referring to the viral video showing a woman being brutally flogged in West Bengal, with no intervention from bystanders, PM Modi remarked, "The opposition's selective attitude over the issue of atrocity on women is very worrying."
Modi visits Varanasi after 'unprecedented mandate', says Maa Ganga has adopted him
The prime minister said the mandate given by the people in this Lok Sabha election is truly unprecedented and has created history, and added that the first decision of the new government related to farmers and the poor. "I consider farmers, women, the youth and the poor strong pillars of 'Viksit Bharat'," Modi said.
PM Modi addresses farmers, says he wants Indian products on every dining table in world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of Indian food products in the global market at a PM Kisan Samman Sammelan. He emphasized self-reliance in pulses and oilseeds and the 'one district one product' initiative to boost agricultural exports.
Tech and innovation key to rural women empowerment, says Nirmala Sitharaman
In the past few years, Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, women’s presence in labour force participation, in growing savings apart from just at the post-office, and in consumption of tech products to promote skills, had increased tremendously.
Finance Minister says working to empower rural women with technology
Referring to the government's recent initiative of NaMo Drone Didi, which trains women to pilot drones in villages to spray pesticides and fertilisers on crops, the finance minister said teaching women a technology that even men weren't using was a big step in boosting their confidence.
BJP's Sankalp Patra vs Congress' Nyay Patra for Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A detailed comparison of manifestos
As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, both the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have unveiled their manifestos, offering insights into their plans and pledges for the nation's future. Branded as 'Nyay Patra' and 'Sankalp Patra', respectively, these documents serve as blueprints outlining the parties' visions and commitments.
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What did Odisha serve Bill Gates that shocked him? This ancient staple is the new health craze
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates discussed the promotion of millet consumption as a key agenda. PM Modi emphasised the need for enhancing vegetarian diets, highlighting the detrimental choices present and urging people to transition to millets.
PM Modi applauds spirit of India's Lakhpati Didis, distributed 1000 Kisan drones to 1000 NaMo Drone Didis
The NaMo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi initiatives are an integral part of the Prime Minister's vision to promote economic empowerment and financial autonomy among women, especially in rural areas.
My third term will write new chapter in rise of women power: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's women-centric schemes, stating that only a society that empowers women can progress. He expressed confidence in winning the upcoming elections and criticized previous governments for not prioritising women's issues. Modi disbursed loans to self-help groups and felicitated successful women beneficiaries.
PM Modi to witness demonstration by Namo Drone Didis today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Sashakt Nari Viksit Bharat programme and witness agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by Namo Drone Didis. He will hand over drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis and disburse bank loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Centre aims to make three crore women 'lakhpati didi': PM Modi
The government is also working on the 'Namo Drone Didi Yojna', under which drones as well training as drone pilot training will be provided, he added. The scheme by the Centre aims to provide drones to 15,000 select women self-help groups to provide rental services to farmers for agricultural purposes.
Garuda Aerospace trained over 500 rural women on drone technology
Garuda Aerospace has trained over 500 rural women on drone technology and delivered 446 drones to women Self-Help Groups through the Namo Drone Didi Yojana scheme. This initiative promotes gender equality, economic empowerment, agricultural innovation, and sustainability while highlighting the importance of gender diversity and inclusion in the industry.
PM Modi's 10-day tour across India: 29 programmes in twelve states, UTs
Over the next ten days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend 29 programmes in twelve states and Union Territories, inaugurating, dedicating, and laying foundation stones for multiple development projects, including semiconductor projects. He will also participate in the National Creator's Award and inaugurate the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway.
IIT Guwahati starts drone pilot training organisation
Spanning 18 acres and with the capability to fly nine medium-class drones simultaneously, the RPTO at IIT Guwahati is being touted as India’s largest.
Interim Budget 2024: Check full text of FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speech here
The Finance Minister presented the Interim Budget 2024 in a speech that lasted for 48 minutes. The budget focuses on four main areas: women, poor, farmers, and youth. The government aims to empower the poor and has implemented various programs to achieve this. Direct Benefit Transfer has resulted in significant savings for the government, which has been used for the welfare of the poor. The budget also highlights initiatives for women empowerment, youth development, agriculture, infrastructure, and taxation reforms.
4 biggest 'castes' for me are poor, youth, women, farmers; their rise will make India developed: PM Modi
The yatra, under which government 'raths' (chariots) are travelling to all corners, has generated huge enthusiasm among people with some describing the vehicles as "Modi ki guarantee wali gaadi" (vehicles carrying Modi's guarantees), the prime minister said, asserting that the masses know that he will fulfil all his promises.
32 newly elected under-35 MPs & what they intend to do for their constituencies
ET Magazine profiles this youth brigade of winners to see how they got here and what they intend to do for their constituencies. Read on
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