Page 20 - Latest Updates on Anurag Thakur
PLI scheme to be game-changer for manufacturing sector: Thakur
The host of financial and digital reforms undertaken by the govt along with the enhanced coverage of the PLI scheme have the potential to catapult India as a global manufacturing hub, Thakur said
 "PLI scheme to be game-changer for manufacturing sector: Thakur")
Sports Ministry to launch nationwide month-long Clean India Programme
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will launch a nationwide month-long Clean India Programme from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to encourage people's participation in cleaning waste, mainly single use plastic
 "Sports Ministry to launch nationwide month-long Clean India Programme")
Zojila tunnel important for national security, says Anurag Singh Thakur
During his visit to the tunnel, which is envisaged to provide all-weather connectivity to Ladakh, officers said that work on it is in full swing
 "Zojila tunnel important for national security, says Anurag Singh Thakur")
Thakur to meet sports ministers twice a year to evaluate progress on infra
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Monday held a meeting with state sports ministers to draw a roadmap for preparing the country's athletes for the future.
PM Modi to host Paralympians on their return to India: Sports Minister
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Sunday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the Paralympians on their return to India
 "PM Modi to host Paralympians on their return to India: Sports Minister")
Formulate big plans for next Olympics: Anurag Thakur to sports federations
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Sunday urged all the sports federations to formulate big plans for 2024 and 2028 Olympics so that India improves its position further.
 "Formulate big plans for next Olympics: Anurag Thakur to sports federations")
BJP will retain power in next Assembly elections in Himachal: Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Friday evening reached Galog in Himachal Pradesh as a part of the ongoing 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' and exuded confidence that BJP will retain power
I&B minister calls upon people to contribute to rejuvenation of Ganga
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday gave a call to people to contribute to the rejuvenation of Ganga
India lays out red carpet for Olympic heroes in Delhi, felicitates them
Gold medal winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the cynosure of all eyes in the ceremony at a five-star hotel
 "India lays out red carpet for Olympic heroes in Delhi, felicitates them")
Cabinet okays continuation of 1,023 fast-track special courts for 2 years
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of 1,023 fast track special courts, including 389 exclusive POCSO courts, as a centrally sponsored scheme for another two years
What a brilliant comeback: Anurag Thakur hails Ravi Dahiya's performance
Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, and Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Law and Justice,hailed Ravi Dahiya as he stormed into the finals of the men's freestyle 57kg category
Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India's greatest Olympians: Anurag Thakur
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed P V Sindhu as a sporting icon and one of the "greatest Olympians" the country has ever produced after she returned to the country
Licences of 204 private TV channels revoked during 2016-20, says Govt
The government has revoked licences of over 200 private TV channels and issued warnings in 128 cases for violation of guidelines during 2016-2020, Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday
 "Licences of 204 private TV channels revoked during 2016-20, says Govt")
Mirabai Chanu created history, entire nation is proud of her: Thakur
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday hailed weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for creating history by winning a first day medal at the Tokyo Olympics
 "Mirabai Chanu created history, entire nation is proud of her: Thakur")
Need joint effort to make India a sporting powerhouse: Anurag Thakur
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur insisted that sports is a state subject but said if the centre and the respective states work hand in hand, the country can be a sporting powerhouse in the future.
'Agencies doing their work': Anurag Thakur on tax raids on media houses
As the Income Tax department carried out multi-city raids against two media organisations on Thursday, Union minister Anurag Thakur said agencies are doing their work, there is no interference in it.
Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,322-cr PLI scheme for specialty steel
The scheme has an employment generation potential of about 525,000 of which 68,000 will be direct and the rest will be indirect employment, says govt
 "Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,322-cr PLI scheme for specialty steel")
First batch of 88 Indian athletes departs for Tokyo Olympics 2021
The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting
 "First batch of 88 Indian athletes departs for Tokyo Olympics 2021")
Tokyo 2020: Anurag Thakur to send off first batch of Indian athletes today
With the Tokyo Olympics set to commence in a week's time, a formal send-off ceremony will take place on Saturday at New Delhi's Airport as the first batch of athletes departs from India to Tokyo
 "Tokyo 2020: Anurag Thakur to send off first batch of Indian athletes today")
National Ayush Mission to continue as centrally sponsored scheme till 2026
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for another five years till 2026, Union minister Anurag Thakur said.