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PM Modi hikes women health worker incentives; PM envisions the future of mobility; and more…
PM Modi lauds ASHA, Anganwadi workers, announces doubling of routine incentives
Bringing a cheer to the health workers, PM Modi announced free insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. He lauded them for ensuring vaccination cover to more than 3 lakh pregnant women and 85 crore children under Mission Indradhanush.
Future of mobility is based on 7Cs- Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean & Cutting-edge: PM
PM Modi set a vision for a mobile future at the Global Mobility Summit. He showed how India is on the move, powered by GST, highway construction, smart cities, bold reforms, start-up culture, and other initiatives powering the economy.
Swami Vivekananda introduced the world to the grandeur of Vedic philosophy, says PM
PM Modi remembered Swami Vivekananda’s historical Chicago address during its 125th anniversary celebrations via video conference.He said that the government’s aim is to not only eradicate poverty but also to root out its causes.
PM Modi meets Asian Games medal winners, encourages them towards greater glory
Given the best ever medal tally for India in Asian Games, PM Modi lauded athletes for raising nation’s stature and pride through their sporting feats. He expressed his happiness on seeing the rise of young talent from rural areas and poor backgrounds, and saluted their grit and dedication.
Teachers inspire as well as inform, educate as well as enlighten: PM Modi in Teachers’ Day message
Greeting teachersfrom all across the country through a message, PM Modi acknowledged the vital role they have played in shifting the focus from outlays to outcomes and from teaching to learning. He also personally met award-winning teachers and, in an unprecedented gesture, tweeted inspiring words about each teacher he met.
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