PM Modi meets Grand Mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad; discusses minority welfare and inclusive development

February 17, 2026 10:03 AM

PM Modi meets Grand Mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad; discusses minority welfare and inclusive development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a wide-ranging meeting with the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, discussing minority welfare, inclusive development and social harmony. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Had a very good interaction with Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Sahab, Grand Mufti of India. We exchanged views on a wide range of issues. His efforts to further social harmony, brotherhood and improve education are noteworthy." Grand Mufti is the highest religious figure in Sunni Isla...

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches campaign for inclusive development, empowerment of tribal communities

June 17, 2025 10:49 AM

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches campaign for inclusive development, empowerment of tribal communities

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the largest benefit saturation campaign in India’s tribal regions, aimed at inclusive development and tribal empowerment. This initiative, rolled out from June 15 to 30, spans over 549 tribal-dominated districts and 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) districts, covering more than one lakh villages and habitations. Described by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram as a “historic step in realizin...