Govt bullish on creating robust infra, private sector must reciprocate too: Economic Survey

January 31, 2025 4:04 PM

Govt bullish on creating robust infra, private sector must reciprocate too: Economic Survey

The government has laid a special focus on infrastructure -- physical, digital and social -- in the last five years and those efforts would need to be supplemented with wholehearted acceptance of the need for public-private partnerships in infrastructure across the country, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said on Friday. Tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Survey said equally important is that "the private sector must also reciprocate". " While estimates of the req...

PM Modi highlights innovation, inclusion and investment as key to India’s future as Budget session begins

January 31, 2025 12:18 PM

PM Modi highlights innovation, inclusion and investment as key to India’s future as Budget session begins

Ahead of the Budget session on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government's commitment to all-round development in its third term, highlighting innovation, inclusion, and investment as the key pillars of India’s economic growth strategy. Speaking to the media outside Parliament ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting of the two Houses, PM Modi outlined his government’s approach, saying, "In our third term, we are in mission mode. Innovation, incl...

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 kicks off in New Delhi

January 10, 2025 7:36 PM

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 kicks off in New Delhi

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 kicked off at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday, with a mission to encourage youth participation in nation-building. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took to X to inform that the event will facilitate bright and talented youths from across the nation to present their visionary ideas for a Viksit Bharat to PM Modi. Organized by the Department of Youth Affairs under the leadership of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the three-day event prov...

Indian Railways on track for future-ready transformation: spends 76% of budget in capacity augmentation for safer, faster, and world-class travel

January 8, 2025 4:31 PM

Indian Railways on track for future-ready transformation: spends 76% of budget in capacity augmentation for safer, faster, and world-class travel

The Indian Railways is making remarkable strides towards transforming itself into a future-ready organization, aiming to offer safer, faster, and world-class travel experiences for millions of passengers across India. By the end of the first nine months and four days of the current fiscal year, the Railways has already spent 76% of its budgetary outlay, demonstrating a strong commitment to capacity augmentation and modernization, the Railway Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The b...

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention begins in Bhubaneswar

January 8, 2025 3:25 PM

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention begins in Bhubaneswar

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, celebrating the significant contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India's development. This year's theme, 'Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,' highlights the vital role the diaspora plays in shaping a prosperous and progressive India. PBD is celebrated every two years to strengthen the connection between the overseas Indian community and...

India poised to become global leader in renewable energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

December 18, 2024 3:14 PM

India poised to become global leader in renewable energy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Tuesday said that India is on track to becoming the renewable energy capital of the world. Addressing the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) in New Delhi, Joshi highlighted the country’s rapid advancements in clean energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He emphasized that India’s renewable energy journey is not only being closely monitored globally but also being replicated by sever...

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop on women leaders and academic excellence

December 13, 2024 8:10 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop on women leaders and academic excellence

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a one-day workshop titled "Women Leaders: Shaping Academic Excellence for Viksit Bharat @ 2047", organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in New Delhi. In his keynote address, Pradhan underscored the alignment of the workshop with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing the pivotal role of women in transforming education. “Nari Shakti is a symbol of strength, resilience, and hope,” said the Minister. He acknow...

Gujarat becomes India’s first state to implement a dedicated semiconductor policy

November 8, 2024 10:14 AM

Gujarat becomes India’s first state to implement a dedicated semiconductor policy

In a historic step aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a Viksit Bharat@2047, the Gujarat government has introduced India’s first 'Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-2027.' Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, this ambitious policy aims to solidify Gujarat's position as a leader in semiconductor self-reliance, supported by the newly created 'Gujarat State Electronics Mission.' Marking a milestone under this policy, CM Patel recently laid the foundation stone for Micron’s...

PM Modi unveils development projects worth over Rs 280 crore in Gujarat

October 30, 2024 7:41 PM

PM Modi unveils development projects worth over Rs 280 crore in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of infrastructural and development projects worth over ₹280 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. These initiatives aim to enhance tourism, improve accessibility, and promote sustainability in the region. The Prime Minister's visit to Gujarat spans two days, with several significant events on his agenda. As part of his engagements, PM Modi will address the Officer Trainees of the 99th Common Foundation Co...

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first biomanufacturing institute, BRIC-NABI, to revolutionize agri-food sector

October 28, 2024 11:03 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first biomanufacturing institute, BRIC-NABI, to revolutionize agri-food sector

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, inaugurated the new complex of India’s first biomanufacturing institute—BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI). The facility aims to transform India’s agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology, contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a "Viksit Bharat". Addressing a gathering of scientists, industry leaders, and stakeholders at ...