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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
In a landmark achievement reflecting the progress made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11 years of governance, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has successfully brought tap water connections to over 15.60 crore rural households, now covering nearly 80% of all rural homes across India. This represents a dramatic rise from just 3.23 crore households—or 17% […]
The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, held a virtual workshop on Thursday to coordinate preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY), scheduled for June 21. The session was attended by more than 400 officials from various ministries and departments, and focused on inter-agency coordination and public outreach. […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.5 per cent for 2025-26, with domestic economic activity showing resilience on the back of a strong agriculture sector, industry picking up, and the services sector expected to maintain momentum. The quarterly growth rates projected for the financial year are: […]
India has reiterated its steadfast commitment to global disaster risk reduction and public health cooperation at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025, currently underway in Geneva. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra, represented India at the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) […]
An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad reached Berlin on Thursday to convey India’s united and resolute stand against terrorism. India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, briefed the delegation on India-Germany relations, with a focus on the expanding strategic partnership and growing cooperation across various sectors. During their visit to […]
The Indian benchmark indices surged on Friday after Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a jumbo 50-basis-point rate cut, from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent, and a 100-basis-point reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) from 4 per cent to 3 per cent. The impact was immediate. At about 10:46 a.m., […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the remarkable global achievements of India’s youth, describing them as symbols of “dynamism, innovation and determination.” He said the nation’s progress over the past 11 years has been driven by the “unmatched energy and conviction” of Yuva Shakti. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “India’s […]
