PM presents National Bravery Awards to children

PM presents National Bravery Awards to children

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today presented the National Bravery Awards to 25 children. 

Congratulating the award winners and their parents, the Prime Minister said that the presence of mind, quick thinking, selfless determination, and sensitivity for fellow human beings in distress were the most important elements of the acts of bravery performed by these children.

The Prime Minister added that for the award winners, this act of bravery should not become an end in itself. He said life must continue to evolve, and the children should continue to develop their career, and continue to serve society to the best of their abilities. He said that the book – Life progression of ICCW National Bravery Awardees – which he had released today, touched upon these aspects.

The Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Gandhi, was present on the occasion.

The National Bravery Award Scheme was initiated by the ICCW – Indian Council for Child Welfare – to give due recognition to the children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service and to inspire other children to emulate their examples. 

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PM welcomes French President François Hollande, on his arrival in India; looks forward to meet him in Chandigarh and Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has warmly welcomed French President, Mr. François Hollande, on his arrival in India. The Prime Minister will meet President François Hollande in Chandigarh and Delhi.

"A warm welcome to French President François Hollande. We are honoured and delighted to have him as the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations.

President François Hollande and I will meet in Chandigarh and Delhi. We will build on the ground covered during our previous interactions", the Prime Minister tweeted. 

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PM salutes the strengths, skills and achievements of the girl child, on National Girl Child Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the strengths, skills and achievements of the girl child, on National Girl Child Day.

"Saluting the strengths, skills and achievements of the girl child on National Girl Child Day. India will progress when the girl child shines.

Let's further the spirit of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and create a discrimination free and opportunity filled environment for the girl child", the Prime Minister said.

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First set of 100 Netaji Files declassified; PM visits National Archives, meets family members of Netaji

The Union Government has declassified the first set of 100 files pertaining to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited the National Archives for the launch of the digitized files. He also met family members of Netaji, including Prof. Chitra Ghosh, Shri Chandra Bose, and Shri Surya Kumar Bose.

The Prime Minister of India, in his meeting with the members of Netaji’s family at his residence in New Delhi on 14 October 2015, had announced that the Government of India would declassify the files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a phased manner, and make them accessible to the public.

Accordingly, the first lot of 33 files were declassified by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and handed over to the National Archives of India on 4thDecember 2015.

Subsequently, the Ministries of Home Affairs, and External Affairs too initiated the process of declassification of files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in their respective collection which were then transferred to the National Archives of India.

As a first step, the National Archives of India is placing 100 files relating to Netaji in public domain after preliminary conservation treatment and digitization. The remaining files too shall be placed in public domain after their conservation treatment and digitisation.

The Government of India has written to the concerned foreign Governments to declassify all files or papers related to Netaji. The Government is committed to pursue this matter with them.

The digitized files are being put on a website, specially designed by NIC –www.netajipapers.gov.in