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June 10, 2025 2:15 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Flagship schemes drive India’s sporting transformation

Over the past 11 years, India has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its sporting landscape, driven by a series of ambitious flagship schemes launched under the Modi government. From building grassroots infrastructure to supporting Olympic medal hopefuls, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has played a pivotal role in shaping a new sporting era for the nation. With India’s youth forming nearly 65% of its population, the government has identified sports as a key tool for empowerment ...

June 10, 2025 11:05 AM

Making India stronger: PM Modi highlights 11 years of defence reforms, self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the remarkable strides made by India’s defence sector over the past 11 years, underlining the twin focus on modernisation and self-reliance. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The last 11 years have marked significant changes in our defence sector, with a clear focus on both modernisation and becoming self reliant when it comes to defence production. It is gladdening to see how the people of India have come together with the resolve of mak...

June 9, 2025 4:24 PM

11 years of Modi govt: PMMY empowers over 52.5 crore entrepreneurs with Mudra Loans

In a remarkable push towards inclusive financial empowerment, the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) has sanctioned over ₹33.65 lakh crore in loans to more than 52.5 crore small and micro-entrepreneurs over the last eleven years — more than the combined population of the USA, Russia, and Australia. Launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the vision of “Funding the Unfunded,” PMMY has become a game-changer for first-time entrepreneurs, especially from marginalized communiti...

June 9, 2025 3:53 PM

11 years of Modi Govt: How ₹44 lakh crore in direct benefits transformed millions of lives

In a major achievement over the past eleven years, the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has revolutionized welfare delivery in India, resulting in cumulative savings of ₹3.48 lakh crore by curbing leakages and ensuring direct transfers to beneficiaries. Since its inception, ₹44 lakh crore worth of benefits have been transferred via DBT. To put this scale in perspective, counting ₹1 lakh every minute would take over 833 years to reach t...

June 9, 2025 3:35 PM

Digital transformation in 11 years of Modi govt: Over 42 lakh route km optical fibre cable laid

India has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past eleven years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, marked by unprecedented growth in broadband and mobile connectivity across the country. A key pillar of this revolution is the BharatNet project, one of the world’s largest rural telecom initiatives, aimed at connecting all Gram Panchayats with high-speed internet. So far, more than 42 lakh km of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) has been laid — almost 11 times the d...

June 9, 2025 2:57 PM

Sanitation revolution in 11 years of Modi govt: Over 12 crore toilets built

India’s sanitation landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eleven years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, driven by the Swachh Bharat Mission. The mission aimed to eliminate open defecation, improve solid and liquid waste management, and uphold the dignity and health of citizens—particularly women and the rural poor. Under Phase-I, India achieved 100% sanitation coverage in rural areas by 2019, with over 10 crore Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs) constru...

June 9, 2025 2:51 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Over 9 crore patients treated under Ayushman Bharat

In the eleven years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, healthcare has emerged as a major focus area, with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) playing a central role. More than 9 crore people have received free treatment worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore under the scheme—more than twice the population of Canada. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, AB PM-JAY has helped citizens save over ₹1.25 lakh crore in out-of-pocket expenses and improved healthcare...

June 9, 2025 2:44 PM

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 125th death anniversary, also known as 'Balidan Diwas', calling his life a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and commitment to tribal welfare and national pride. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said, "Respectful tribute to the great hero of the freedom struggle Bhagwan Birsa Munda ji on his Balidan Diwas. He dedicated his life to the welfare of the tribal brothers and sis...

June 9, 2025 1:49 PM

India now stands proudly among top five economies: Rajnath Singh on ’11 Years of Seva’ under PM Modi

Marking a significant milestone of 11 years of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the achievements of the nation, especially in the defence and economic sectors. Taking to X, Singh lauded the government’s commitment to Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and its impact on India's global standing. “Inspired by PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the defence sector has moved firmly towards Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance...

June 9, 2025 1:44 PM

Modi govt creating new history in every field: Piyush Goyal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading one of the most transformative phases of Bharat's journey for the past 11 years, as the country is creating new history today in every field from economy to technology, from society to inclusive development, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday “While 11 years ago, the country was lagging behind in every way, during the Modi government, it is touching the heights of development, and the far-reaching changes of his government's poli...