PM addresses Akhil Bharatiya Prachaarya Sammelan

PM addresses Akhil Bharatiya Prachaarya Sammelan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the Akhil Bharatiya Prachaarya Sammelan, organized by the Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharati Shiksha Sansthan in New Delhi today. 

The Prime Minister exhorted the gathering to work towards establishing even more firmly, the image of Vidya Bharati, as an institution committed to "education with values." He urged the Principals to work towards instilling excellence in every aspect of students' lives. As an illustration, he asked them to work to prepare sportspersons who could win gold medals at the 2020 Olympics.

The Prime Minister said students of Vidya Bharati schools can also work towards bringing positive changes in society, in areas such as Cleanliness (Swachh Bharat), and Energy Conservation (Bijli Bachao). Explaining that use of LED bulbs helps save electricity, he asked Vidya Bharati Schools to make maximum use of them.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to imbibe technology in all aspects of education, and to take full advantage of the benefits it offers. As an illustration, he said inspirational stories of various schools could be easily shared across the Vidya Bharati school network, using technology.

The Prime Minister urged the assembled Prachaaryas to become torch-bearers of positivity and positive energy.

Union Minister for HRD, Smt. Smriti Irani, was present on the occasion. 

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PM to visit Mumbai, launch Make in India week tomorrow

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Mumbai tomorrow.

Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Make in India Centre at MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex. He will walk through the Centre, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Sweden, the Prime Minister of Finland, and other senior dignitaries from India and abroad. He will hold bilateral meetings with senior foreign leaders.

The Prime Minister will formally launch the Make in India week at an event at NSCI, Worli. He will address a gathering comprising senior leaders and captains of industry from both India and abroad.

Make in India Week shall be a flagship event to provide greater momentum to the Make in India initiative, and to showcase to the world the achievements of the nation in the manufacturing sector. It shall promote India as a preferred manufacturing destination globally. Over the course of a week, it will offer access, insights and opportunities to connect and collaborate with India and global industry leaders, academicians, central and state administrations.

Earlier, after arriving in Mumbai tomorrow morning, the Prime Minister will unveil a plaque to mark the inauguration of the new building complex of the Bombay Art Society. He will also address the gathering. 

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Ms. Safra Catz, Global CEO, Oracle, calls on PM

The Global CEO of Oracle, Ms. Safra Catz, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.

She apprised the Prime Minister of Oracle's plans for a state-of-the-art campus centered in Bengaluru, and an initiative to help more than half a million students in India develop computer science skills through Oracle Academy.

Oracle is of the view that the plans are likely to boost Shri Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, and strengthen India's position as a world class design and manufacturing hub.

The Prime Minister appreciated these initiatives. 

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PM expresses joy over historic detection of gravitational waves; lauds role of Indian scientists in the project

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed joy over historic detection of gravitational waves. Prime Minister lauded the role of Indian scientists in the project.

"Historic detection of gravitational waves opens up new frontier for understanding of universe!

Immensely proud that Indian scientists played an important role in this challenging quest.

Hope to move forward to make even bigger contribution with an advanced gravitational wave detector in the country.", the Prime Minister tweeted.

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PM lauds the achievements in Rural Electrification

Over 5000 villages covered in just 6 months

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the achievements in the field of Rural Electrification.

In a series of tweets he has said that Team India has done exceedingly well by achieving electrification in more than 5000 villages within 6 months.

“From the ramparts of the Red Fort last year, I had called for the electrification of all remaining villages in 1000 days (18,452 villages).

Happy to share that Team India has done exceedingly well. Within about 6 months only (around 200 days), we have crossed the 5000 mark.

Already 5279 villages have been electrified. Excellent work has been done by the Power Ministry in Bihar, UP, Odisha, Assam and Jharkhand.

Power Ministry shares real time updates on rural electrification. Their dashboard is worth a look. http://www.garv.gov.in " , the Prime Minister said. 

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PM to address Akhil Bharatiya Prachaarya Sammelan tomorrow

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will address the Akhil Bharatiya Prachaarya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan tomorrow.



The Sammelan is being organized by the Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan. 

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PM condoles the passing away of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa.

“He leaves us sad and devastated. RIP Lance Naik Hanumanthappa. The soldier in you remains immortal. Proud that martyrs like you served India”, the Prime Minister said. 

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PM pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his Punya Tithi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his Punya Tithi.

“Pandit Deendayal ji remains our inspiration. Selfless service came naturally to him. His life was devoted to serving the nation and the poor.

Our Government remains committed to Pandit Deendayal ji’s idea of Antyodaya or serving the very last person in the society.

I also remember Pandit Deendayal ji’s exemplary skills as a political organiser. He groomed several Karyakartas, who went on to give their lives to the nation.

My humble tributes to this great personality”, The Prime Minister tweeted.