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Har Ghar Tiranga: Demand for flags helped women's SHGs thrive, says govt

The Culture Ministry said on Wednesday that the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan', which was launched in 2022, has created employment opportunities for thousands of women associated with self-held groups (SHGs), which have increasingly taken over flag production to meet the massive demand. Union Culture Secretary Govind Mohan said approximately 25 crore flags are needed annually and the production has shifted from large vendors to SHGs, turning them into a thriving industry as they now produce and sell most of the national flags. He said when the programme was first launched in 2022 as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there was a significant challenge in meeting the demand for flags. To address this, the central government procured national flags from large vendors and distributed approximately 7.5 crore flags to the states, directly and through post offices, he noted in a statement, adding that the government also revised the Flag Code of .

All you need to know about Har Ghar Tiranga 2024 in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

The caller tune "Har Ghar Tiranga" is back as India gets ready to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15. It was launched under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2021

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Prez calls Guvs Centre-state links; VP urges them to seek info from states

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the governors are the link between the Centre and states in the federal system while Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said the governors should not hesitate in seeking information from the state governments. In her closing remarks at the two-day conference of the governors, Murmu said smooth functioning of all institutions is very important for public welfare and overall development. According to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the discussions took place in the conference with the aim of creating better coordination among various institutions. "The governors are the link between the Centre and the states in the federal system of India," the statement said. President Murmu expressed confidence that cooperative federalism and mutual coordination of the central institutions will be promoted as per the suggestions given by the groups of governors. She said the governors are responsible for setting an ideal example for the

After 'derailment min' jibe, Vaishnaw says focus is on railways, not reels

Ashwini Vaishnaw's strong response came after Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised him for not taking moral responsibility for train accidents and called him the 'derailment minister'

Viksit states will make Viksit Bharat: PM Modi at NITI Aayog meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India progressing in right direction after overcoming once-in-a-century pandemic

Niti Aayog meeting faces boycott from opposition leaders over budget woes

Chief ministers from Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Kerala will be skipping the Niti Aayog meeting

Army had been demanding Agnipath scheme for years, we delivered it: PM Modi

The Prime Minister also criticised the Opposition parties opposing the scheme for 'politicising' a sensitive issue related to national security

Army had been demanding Agnipath scheme for years, we delivered it: PM Modi

The Prime Minister also criticised the Opposition parties opposing the scheme for 'politicising' a sensitive issue related to national security

PM Modi launches Shinkun La Tunnel construction; how will it help troops

Despite harsh weather conditions and challenging topography, building infrastructure along the China border has remained a top priority for the central government

Budget assurance: Millions of jobs will be generated, says PM Modi

Modi spoke of the Budget's focus on supporting small businesses and MSMEs, which he said were run by the middle classes and provided the maximum job opportunities to the poor

PM Modi crosses 100 mn followers on X, becomes most followed world leader

PM Modi is far ahead of other world leaders including US President Joe Biden, who currently has 38.1 mn followers, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the present ruler of Dubai (11.2 mn) and Pope Francis (18.5 mn)

Media's natural role is to create discourse by discussing issues: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the media's natural role is to create discourse by discussing serious issues as he inaugurated the Indian Newspaper Society's secretariat, INS Towers, in Mumbai. He said the role of newspapers is crucial in the journey to Viksit Bharat in the next 25 years and appealed to Indian publications to enhance their global presence. Modi expressed confidence that India will soon become the third-largest economy and spoke about how the nation has become the leader in digital payments. "Media makes people aware of their strength. Media's natural role is to create discourse by discussing serious issues," Modi said. The role of newspapers is very important in the journey to Viksit Bharat in the next 25 years. The citizens of a country who gain confidence in their capabilities start achieving new heights of success. The same is happening in India today, Modi said while addressing the gathering at Bandra Kurla Complex. He said the INS has not only .

Innovative approach of PM Modi led to launch of UDAY scheme, says book

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's innovative approach averted a crisis in the power sector and led to the launch of transformative UDAY scheme, according to a book authored by R Balasubramaniam. Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched in 2015 with the objective of achieving a comprehensive financial and operational revival of power distribution companies. The book titled 'Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi' among other things talks about Modi's attentiveness to varied viewpoints, insistence on innovative, out-of-the-box solutions, and creation of a conducive environment for junior officers to contribute ideas in policy making. Balasubramaniam is a member of Capacity Building Commission, which was created in 2021 to facilitate preparation of annual capacity building plans of departments, ministries and agencies, among other things. Quoting Finance Secretary T V Somanathan, the book said a meeting was convened by the Prime Minister's Office to deal with the .

Highlights of the day: Repair work on Munak Canal likely to complete by Friday night, says Atishi

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News updates: Supreme Court to deliver judgment on Arvind Kejriwal's challenge to ED arrest on Fri

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'Country demands pro-activeness,' PM Modi tells trainee IAS officers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked trainee IAS officers to provide the best possible governance and quality of life to citizens as he said that 'New India' is not satisfied with a lackadaisical approach and demands pro-activeness. It is their choice, he told them, whether they will act as speed-breakers or superfast highways in service delivery. The saturation approach pursued by his government to reach out to every entitled beneficiary of welfare schemes ensures social justice and prevents discrimination, he said according to a statement. He told the trainee officers of the 2022 batch that they should aspire to be catalytic agents, and they will feel satisfaction when they see change happening in front of their eyes. Talking about schemes like 'Lakhpati Didi', 'Drone Didi' and 'PM Awas Yojana', he said all of them should work with a saturation approach to take these schemes further to people. Modi said 'Nation First' is not just a slogan but his life's aim and exhorted

News updates: India has given Buddha to the world, not war, says PM to Indians in Austria

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Austria visit to Mumbai's hit-and-run case, and from Bihar's bridge collapse to bypolls in seven states, catch all the latest news updates here

Whether PM Modi visits Manipur non-issue, we are in touch with him 24/7: CM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the state or not is a non-issue, since his government is in touch with him round the clock. Singh's statement came two days after Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited Manipur and requested Modi to come to the ethnic strife-affected state to offer some solace to the people. "It is not a question of the PM visiting the state or not. The coming of the PM depends on the situation," the chief minister told reporters on the sidelines of the extended executive meeting of the state BJP. Singh, however, did not clarify what he meant by "the situation". "We are maintaining contact with him 24/7 and working under his guidance. All relief works, security measures, food and medical provisions are being carried out following the Prime Minister's advice and consent," he said. Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern state claimed more than 200 li

Decoded: Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian award

Russia announced its highest civilian award for PM Modi in 2019, for 'exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India'