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September 2, 2026 12:21 PM

From awareness to ownership: How Jan Ganga is turning river conservation into a people’s movement

For centuries, the Ganga has been closely intertwined with India’s civilisation, culture and everyday life. The river has sustained communities, supported livelihoods and shaped traditions across generations. But increasing urbanisation, pollution and unplanned development have placed growing pressure on its ecological health. Against this backdrop, the Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in 2014, has sought to approach the rejuvenation of the Ganga and its tributaries as a broader conserv...

July 2, 2026 11:40 AM

Union Health Minister J.P Nadda reviews TB elimination campaign, dengue preparedness in Delhi; calls for greater public participation

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday chaired two high-level review meetings with the Delhi government to assess the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and review preparedness for dengue prevention and control across the national capital. He stressed greater public participation, inter-agency coordination and proactive implementation to strengthen public health efforts in the national capital. Reviewing the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and the 100-day campaign, Nadda said that ...

March 24, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi shares J.P. Nadda’s article highlighting Jan Bhagidari as key to TB-free India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda outlining India’s progress and strategy towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB), with a strong emphasis on public participation and scientific innovation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda writes about the country’s journey towards eliminating TB, anchored in Jan Bhagidari. He highlights that India has made sustained investme...

March 10, 2026 10:30 AM

PM Modi highlights inclusive innovation, Jan Bhagidari in post-Budget webinar on Divyang Sahara Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised inclusive innovation and public participation while highlighting the proposed Divyang Sahara Yojana during a post-Budget webinar, describing the growing engagement in such consultations as an example of Jan Bhagidari in policymaking. Addressing the webinar, PM Modi said the aspirations of India’s youth from villages, towns and cities represent the country’s greatest strength and its most valuable capital for the future. He noted that over th...

February 17, 2025 6:39 PM

Govt received over 60,000 inputs from citizens on new Income Tax Bill: FM

The government received more than 60,000 inputs from citizens regarding the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Addressing a post-Budget event here, the Finance Minister said the review of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has a significant component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s principle of 'Jan Bhagidari.' "The government's emphasis post-Covid-19 pandemic has been to allocate funds for public expenditure in capital building. The perception that...