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Rural India declared open defecation free; IITs are making Brand India stronger globally, says PM Modi & more!
World is amazed to see India’s rapid strides towards cleanliness: PM Modi
Commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Jayanti, PM Modi inaugurated Swachh Bharat Diwas in Ahmedabad. It was a historic moment as rural India was declared free from open defecation. PM Modi said public participation has been the hallmark of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and whole world is amazed to see the rapid strides towards cleanliness.
IITs are making Brand India stronger globally, says PM Modi
Addressing the 56th convocation ceremony of IIT Madras, PM Modi underlined the contributions made by the Indian community worldwide especially in the fields like science, technology and innovation. He said students who studied in institutions like the IIT are making Brand India stronger globally.
Indian solutions for global application is our commitment: PM Modi
At the Singapore-India hackathon, PM Modi said India has given great emphasis to innovation and incubation in the last five years. Urging the innovators to find solutions to the various challenges of today, the PM said India would offer its solutions to the entire globe and especially the poorest of the nations.
Ayushman Bharat is a holistic solution for a healthy India: PM
Speaking at the Arogya Manthan programme to mark the completion of one year of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM Modi termed it as one of the revolutionary steps of new India. The PM said Ayushman Bharat is a collective solution for the whole of India as well as a holistic solution for a healthy India.
Be receptive towards new ideas, new concepts and perspectives: PM to IAS officers
Chairing the valedictory session of Assistant Secretaries (2017 IAS batch), PM Modi encouraged the officers to be receptive towards new ideas, new concepts and perspectives. Emphasizing on public participation, he urged the officers to encourage collective efforts for effective implementation of government schemes.
Furthering India-Mauritius friendship, Prime Ministers of both nations jointly inaugurate metro and healthcare projects
PM Narendra Modi and PM Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated metro and healthcare projects in Mauritius. Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said, “India and Mauritius are diverse and vibrant democracies, committed to working for the prosperity of our people, as well as for peace in our region and the world.”
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