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President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on the festival of Nuakhai

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the festival of Nuakhai and wished for the prosperity of the country and its people. Nuakhai is an agrarian festival where the first crop of the field is offered to the goddess in the western districts of Odisha and people seek the blessings of elders in each household. The festival is observed mostly in Sambalpur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Deogarh and Sundergarh. "My hearty greetings to all the countrymen, especially the people of Odisha, on the auspicious festival of Nuakhai related to agriculture! On this holy festival, people celebrate the harvest of paddy. This festival gives us the message of brotherhood and mutual harmony. On this auspicious occasion, I pray to God for the prosperity of the country and its people," Murmu, who hails from Odisha, said in a post in Hindi on 'X'.

India needs efficient multi-modal transport system: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the country needs an efficient multi-modal transport system for which rail, road, air and water transportation should be dealt with in a holistic approach rather than in isolation. Addressing a group of 213 probationers (2019, 2020 and 2021 batches) from different services of the Indian Railways at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre here, she said unlike any commercial organisation the railways is a social lifeline of the country. Besides, it carries the dreams of ordinary people and at the same time, its nationwide connectivity showcases nation's diversity, the president said. "The country needs an efficient multi-modal transport system for which rail, road, air and water transportation should be dealt with a holistic approach and not in isolation. "I urge you all to work in coordination with the officers of other departments also for achieving the goal of an atmanirbhar and developed nation," Murmu told the probationers. Asserting th

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Global Biofuel Alliance key step under India's leadership after ISA: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the Global Biofuel Alliance launched during the recently concluded G20 summit is an important step taken under India's leadership after the International Solar Alliance, noting that new and renewable sources will help in making the country self-reliant in the energy sector. Murmu was addressing the Gujarat assembly here after inaugurating its National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project. She said the entire world is experiencing the negative effects of climate change and global warming, mainly caused by the use of fossil fuels. "To tackle this situation, G20 nations under India's presidency have agreed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by 43 per cent by 2030. This resolution by G20 nations is significant because the contribution of G20 nations in the total emission is nearly 80 per cent," Murmu said. "Use of fossil fuels plays a key role in polluting the environment. That is the reason why we should promote new and renewable energ

Global Biofuel Alliance a key step under India's leadership: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the Global Biofuel Alliance launched during the recently concluded G20 summit is an important step taken under India's leadership after the International Solar Alliance, noting that new and renewable sources will help in making the country self-reliant in the energy sector. Murmu was addressing the Gujarat assembly here after inaugurating its National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project. She said the entire world is experiencing the negative effects of climate change and global warming, mainly caused by the use of fossil fuels. "To tackle this situation, G20 nations under India's presidency have agreed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by 43 per cent by 2030. This resolution by G20 nations is significant because the contribution of G20 nations in the total emission is nearly 80 per cent," Murmu said. "Use of fossil fuels plays a key role in polluting the environment. That is the reason why we should promote new and renewable energ

Indian law for protecting farmers can be model for entire world: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law on the protection of plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change. Addressing the first-ever global symposium on farmers' rights at the Pusa complex in the national capital, the President said India took the lead in bringing the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR) way back in 2001, which is aligned to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture to protect farmers. Under the PPVFR Act, India provides a range of rights to farmers that include use, reuse, save, share and sell the unbranded seeds of a registered variety. Besides, farmers can register their own varieties which get protection, she said. The President said, "Such an Act can serve as an excellent model worthy of emulation for the entire world." This also gains importance amid challenges posed by climate change and also to ...

Murmu to inaugurate Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights in Delhi today

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the first 'Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights' (GSFR) at the ICAR Convention Centre, National Agricultural Science Centre Complex in New Delhi on September 12, said a government release on Monday.India is hosting its first 'Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights' from September 12 to 15, 2023.A curtain raiser press meet related to the hosting of the GSFR was held on Monday by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare (MoAFW) and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority.Briefing the media, PPVFR Authority Chairperson T Mohapatra informed that India has been the first country in the world to include Farmers' Rights in the context of Plant Variety Registration through its Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Act, 2001.He informed that eminent scientists would participate from 59 countries across the globe to deliberate during the sessions on how to recognize and reward the enormous ...

Who all will attend the President's G20 dinner today? Check full list here

G20 dinner: Apart from the event's host, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and former President Ram Nath Kovind will join the dinner

G20 Summit commences in New Delhi today: Check full schedule, agenda

India is hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit in the national capital at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam on September 9-10

G20 presidency theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' road map for development: Prez

The theme for India's G20 presidency, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future', is a global roadmap for sustainable, inclusive and human-centric development, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. The G20 summit will be held at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre, Bharat Mandapam, here over the weekend. "A warm welcome to all Heads of Delegations of the G20 nations, Guest countries, and International Organisations participating in the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi. "India's G20 Presidency theme, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future', is a global roadmap for sustainable, inclusive, and human-centric development. I wish the participants of G20 Summit every success in their efforts towards realising this vision," Murmu said in a post on X. In its G20 presidency, India has been focusing on various issues such as inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience and equitable global health access. The G20 mem

G20 Summit: Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge not invited to President's dinner

The heads of other Opposition parties as well as floor leaders in Parliament have also not received invitations for the President's G20 dinner

'India' to 'Bharat': How much would it cost to rename our country?

Centre may bring up a bill to rename India as Bharat in the upcoming special session of the Parliament between September 18 and 22

Prez's G20 invite triggers 'India' vs 'Bharat' debate on country's name

Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor said there couldn't be any constitutional objection to calling India 'Bharat'

President's dinner invite sparks controversy: India vs Bharat on G20 plate

As an explanation for the invite, officials pointed out that a booklet for G20 delegates, titled Bharat, The Mother of Democracy, states

Bharat or India: Dinner invite for New Delhi G20 Summit sparks controversy

Reports suggest that the Centre is also expected to bring in a resolution to rename India as Bharat in the upcoming special session of the Parliament

Shah, house panel on official language meet Prez Murmu; submit report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with the members of the committee of parliament on official language, on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu and handed over 12th volume of the report of the panel to her. Since independence till 2014, nine volumes of report of the committee were submitted and since 2019, three volumes have been approved. These volumes have been prepared subject-wise and the theme of 12th volume is 'Simplification'. "Today, called on Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu along with the members of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language and handed over the 12th volume of the report of the committee on official language to her. Also, discussed on making the official language more popular," Shah wrote on 'X' in Hindi. Over 15 MPs and Union Ministers of State for Home Ajay Mishra and Nisith Pramanik were also present at the meeting. The 12th volument of the report of the committee of parliament on official language was approved on August 4 at the 38th

President Murmu unveils 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled a 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat here. She also inaugurated a Gandhi Vatika where statues of Mahatma Gandhi in different poses have been installed. At the event, the president said Mahatma Gandhi is an invaluable gift for the world community and his values and ideals gave a new direction to the world. "From South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela to Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. to US' former president Barack Obama accepted that Mahatma Gandhi's path of non-violence is the path of global development, she said addressing a gathering. Murmu said that Mahatma Gandhi's statues at Gandhi Vatika will inspire the visitors, especially the children. Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and Gandhi Darshan vice-chairman Vijay Goel were present at the programme.

Get economically empowered, bring progress in life: President to students

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met students and members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) at Raj Bhavan in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur and asked them to utilize their full potential to bring about development. PVTGs should empower themselves economically by availing the benefits of Central and state government schemes and contribute in the progress of the country, an official statement quoted her as saying. "Before concluding her two-day visit to Chhattisgarh and leaving for Delhi this evening, the President interacted with students and members of PVTGs at the Governor House," it said. The state has five PVTGs declared by the Centre comprising Abujmadia, Baiga, Kamar, Birhor and Hill Korva, while the Chhattisgarh government has given status of PVTGs to Pando and Bhunjia communities, it said. The students should utilize their full potential and move forward in their life and also take their society ahead, the President said on the occasion. Whenever she trave

Prez Murmu approves renaming of Nehru Memorial as Prime Ministers' Museum

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) as the Prime Ministers' Museum, a Union cabinet secretariat notification said

Former Prez Kovind-led committee to explore 'one-nation, one-election'

The government has constituted a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of "one nation, one election", sources said on Friday. The move comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is under wraps. Over the years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed strongly for the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, and the decision to task Kovind to look into it underscores the government's seriousness as a host of elections approach. Assembly polls are due in five states in November-December and they will be followed by the Lok Sabha elections in May-June next year. However, the recent moves by the government have thrown open the possibility of advancing the general elections and some state polls, which are scheduled after and with the Lok Sabha contest.