संवाददाता विशेष:
7 मई 2025, को पूरे देश के 244 जिलों में एक साथ एक बड़ा सिविल डिफेंस मॉक ड्रिल आयोजित किया जाएगा। यह अभ्यास केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय के निर्देशन में किया जा रहा है, जिसका मुख्य उद्देश्य है— युद्ध या आतंकी हमले जैसी आपातकालीन परिस्थितियों में नागरिकों और प्रशासन की संयुक्त तैयारी की जांच।

पश्चिम बंगाल के 31 जिलों में यह मॉक ड्रिल होगी, जिनमें विशेष रूप से पूर्व और पश्चिम मेदिनीपुर जिले के कोलाघाट और खड़गपुर शामिल हैं। प्रशासन ने आम नागरिकों से देशहित में सहयोग की अपील की है।

इस मॉक ड्रिल में क्या होगा?

ड्रिल के दौरान एयर रेड सायरन बजाए जाएंगे, और कुछ चुनिंदा क्षेत्रों में ब्लैकआउट, ट्रैफिक डायवर्जन और निकासी अभ्यास (Evacuation) किया जाएगा। आम नागरिकों से घबराने के बजाय सतर्क और जागरूक रहने को कहा गया है।

नागरिकों के लिए निर्देश:

सायरन सुनते ही घर के अंदर चले जाएं और दरवाजे-खिड़कियां बंद करें

लाइट और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक उपकरण बंद कर ब्लैकआउट सुनिश्चित करें

बाहर हों तो नजदीकी सुरक्षित स्थान पर शरण लें

अफवाह न फैलाएं, केवल सरकारी निर्देशों का पालन करें

फैक्ट्रियों में कैमोफ्लाज और आपात निकासी रास्तों को सक्रिय रखें

आवश्यक आपात सामग्री (पानी, दवा, टॉर्च) तैयार रखें

इस मॉक ड्रिल का उद्देश्य:

नागरिकों को सिविल डिफेंस का प्रशिक्षण देना

एयर रेड अलर्ट सिस्टम की कार्यक्षमता की जांच

कंट्रोल रूम और संचार प्रणाली की तत्परता का परीक्षण

आपातकालीन निकासी योजनाओं का अभ्यास

मोबाइल पर मिल सकती है चेतावनी:

ड्रिल के दौरान 5G आधारित सेल ब्रॉडकास्ट सिस्टम के जरिए आपातकालीन चेतावनी संदेश भेजे जा सकते हैं। नागरिकों को मोबाइल की Emergency Alerts सेटिंग ऑन रखने की सलाह दी गई है।

महत्वपूर्ण सूचना:

यह मॉक ड्रिल केवल एक प्रशिक्षण अभ्यास है, वास्तविक खतरे का संकेत नहीं है। फिर भी, यह संभावित आपातकालीन स्थिति से निपटने की एक अहम तैयारी है।

Nationwide Wartime Mock Drill on 7th May: Stay Alert, Follow Guidelines

Special Correspondent:
On 7th May 2025, a massive civil defence mock drill will be conducted simultaneously across 244 districts in India. Organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the primary goal of this exercise is to assess the preparedness of both citizens and administration during wartime or terrorist attack scenarios.

In 31 districts of West Bengal, the mock drill will be conducted, with Kolaghat and Kharagpur in East and West Medinipur being notably significant. The administration has urged all citizens to cooperate in the national interest.

What to Expect During the Drill:

During the exercise, air raid sirens will be sounded, and certain areas will witness blackouts, traffic diversions, and evacuation drills. Citizens are advised to stay calm, alert, and not to panic.

Do’s for Citizens:

As soon as you hear the siren, go indoors and close all doors and windows

Switch off lights and electronic devices to ensure blackout

If outdoors, move to the nearest safe shelter

Do not spread rumours, follow only official government instructions

In factories, ensure camouflage and keep emergency exits functional

Keep essential emergency supplies (water, medicine, flashlight) ready

Purpose of the Drill:

To provide civil defence training to the public

To test the effectiveness of air raid warning systems

To evaluate the preparedness of control rooms and communication links

To implement emergency evacuation plans

Emergency Alerts on Mobile:

During this mock drill, emergency messages may be sent through the 5G-based cell broadcast system. Citizens are advised to activate Emergency Alerts in their phone settings.

Important Note:

This is only a drill, not a real emergency. However, it is an important step in preparing for potential threats.

Cooperate in the national interest. Stay alert, stay aware. Respond immediately when the siren sounds.

ধিক্কার মিছিল
খড়গপুর ডিস্ট্রিবিউটর এসোসিয়েশন ২৬ শে এপ্রিল গোলবাজার এসোসিয়েশন অফিস থেকে মোমবাতি নিয়ে গোলাবাজার অঞ্চলে পরিভ্রমণ করে। সংস্থার চেয়ারম্যান সুবিমল ঘটক, সভাপতি উত্তম পোদ্দার,সম্পাদক অচিন্ত্য বর্মন পদযাত্রায় অংশ গ্রহণ করে।

কাশ্মীরে পহেলগাঁওতে সন্ত্রাসবাদী হামলায় ধিক্কার জানিয়ে পদযাত্রার আয়োজন করা হয়।

कश्मीर के पहलगाँव में आतंकवादी हमले के विरोध में खड़गपुर डिस्ट्रीब्यूटर एसोसिएशन ने 27 अप्रैल को गोलबाजार स्थित एसोसिएशन कार्यालय से  मोमबत्ती रैली निकाली  जो कि गोलबाजार का परिक्रमा की।

संगठन के अध्यक्ष सुमाल घटक, सचिव अचिंत्य बर्मन, विजय गुप्ता व अन्य ने  भाग लिया।

कश्मीर में पेहलगाँव में आतंकवादी हमलों की निंदा करने के लिए यात्रा का आयोजन किया गया था।

पाहलगाम, जम्मू और कश्मीर में आतंकवादियों द्वारा निर्दोष नागरिकों की क्रूर हत्या पर गहरी दुःख व्यक्त करते हुए, 22 अप्रैल को, श्री मोदी ने टिप्पणी की कि पूरा राष्ट्र व्यथित है और दुःखी परिवारों के साथ एकजुटता में खड़ा है।  उन्होंने परिवारों द्वारा पीड़ित गहन नुकसान पर प्रकाश डाला, जहां कुछ ने अपने बेटों, भाइयों, या जीवन भागीदारों को खो दिया, यह देखते हुए कि पीड़ित विविध भाषाई और क्षेत्रीय पृष्ठभूमि से आए थे – कुछ ने बंगाली, कन्नड़, मराठी, ओडिया, गुजराती बोली और कुछ बिहार से थे। यह कहते हुए कि कारगिल से कन्याकुमारी तक, इस हमले पर दुःख और नाराजगी को पूरे देश में समान रूप से साझा किया जाता है, श्री मोदी ने टिप्पणी की कि यह हमला केवल निहत्थे पर्यटकों पर नहीं था, बल्कि भारत की आत्मा पर एक भंगुर हमला था। “इस हमले के लिए जिम्मेदार आतंकवादी, जो लोग इसे साजिश करते थे, उनकी कल्पना से परे सजा का सामना करेंगे”, उन्होंने असमान शब्दों में घोषणा की, यह कहते हुए कि आतंकवाद के शेष गढ़ों को खत्म करने का समय आ गया है। “140 करोड़ भारतीयों की इच्छाशक्ति अब आतंक के अपराधियों की रीढ़ को तोड़ देगा”, उन्होंने जोर देकर कहा।

प्रधान मंत्री ने बिहार की मिट्टी से घोषणा की कि भारत हर आतंकवादी, उनके हैंडलर्स और उनके समर्थकों की पहचान, ट्रैक और दंडित करेगा, इस बात पर जोर देता है कि भारत उन्हें पृथ्वी के सिरों तक ले जाएगा। उन्होंने कहा, “भारत की आत्मा आतंकवाद से कभी नहीं तोड़ा जाएगा और आतंकवाद को अप्रकाशित नहीं किया जाएगा। यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए हर संभव प्रयास किया जाएगा कि न्याय की सेवा की जाए और पूरा राष्ट्र आतंकवाद के खिलाफ इस संकल्प में दृढ़ है”, उन्होंने जोर देकर कहा। उन्होंने आगे कहा कि जो कोई भी मानवता में विश्वास करता है वह इन समयों के दौरान भारत के साथ खड़ा है। उन्होंने विभिन्न देशों के लोगों और नेताओं का आभार व्यक्त किया, जिन्होंने इन क्षणों में भारत का समर्थन किया है।

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches development works worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar marking National Panchayati Raj Day

In the last decade, several measures have been taken to empower Panchayats, Panchayats have been strengthened through technology: PM

The rural economy has gained new momentum in the last decade: PM

The past decade has been the decade of India’s infrastructure: PM

Makhana is a superfood for the country and the world today, but in Mithila it is a part of the culture,source for prosperity here: PM

The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of the perpetrators of terror: PM

Terrorism will not go unpunished, Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done, The entire nation is firm in this resolve: PM

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar today on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. The Prime Minister appealed to everyone at the event to observe silence and pray for the departed souls in the Pahalgam attacks on 22 April 2025. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he said that on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day, the entire nation is connected with Mithila and Bihar. He remarked that projects worth thousands of crores of rupees, aimed at Bihar’s development, have been inaugurated and foundations laid for, emphasising that these initiatives in electricity, railways, and infrastructure will create new employment opportunities in Bihar. He paid tributes to the great poet and national icon, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ji, on his death anniversary.

Remarking that Bihar is the land where Mahatma Gandhi expanded the mantra of Satyagraha, Shri Modi highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s firm belief that India’s rapid development is only possible when its villages are strong. He emphasized that the concept of Panchayati Raj was rooted in this sentiment. “Over the past decade, continuous steps have been taken to empower Panchayats. Technology has played a significant role in strengthening Panchayats, with over 2 lakh Gram Panchayats connected to the internet in the last decade”, he added. Shri Modi pointed out that more than 5.5 lakh Common Service Centers have been established in villages, underlining that the digitalization of Panchayats has brought additional benefits, such as easy access to documents like birth and death certificates, and landholding certificates. He remarked that while the nation received a new Parliament building after decades of independence, 30,000 new Panchayat Bhawans have also been constructed across the country. He also highlighted that ensuring adequate funds for Panchayats has been a priority for the government. “Over the past decade, Panchayats have received more than ₹2 lakh crore, all of which has been utilized for the development of villages”, he said.

Highlighting that one of the major issues faced by Gram Panchayats has been related to land disputes, the Prime Minister mentioned the frequent disagreements over which land is residential, agricultural, Panchayat-owned, or government-owned. He emphasized that to address this issue, the digitization of land records is being undertaken, which has helped resolve unnecessary disputes effectively.

Shri Modi underscored that Panchayats have strengthened social participation, remarking that Bihar was the first state in the country to provide 50% reservation for women in Panchayats. He emphasized that today, a significant number of women from economically weaker sections, Dalits, Mahadalits, backward, and extremely backward communities are serving as public representatives in Bihar, describing it as true social justice and genuine social participation. He underlined that democracy thrives and becomes stronger with greater participation. Reflecting this vision, Shri Modi noted that a law providing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies has also been enacted. He remarked that this will benefit women across all states, giving our sisters and daughters greater representation.

Emphasising that the government is working in mission mode to increase women’s income and create new opportunities for employment and self-employment, Shri Modi highlighted the transformative impact of the ‘Jeevika Didi’ program in Bihar, which has changed the lives of many women. He remarked that today, self-help groups of women in Bihar have been provided financial assistance of approximately ₹1,000 crore, noting that this will further strengthen the economic empowerment of women and contribute to the goal of creating 3 crore Lakhpati Didis across the country. He highlighted that the rural economy has gained new momentum over the past decade. He pointed out that villages have seen the construction of houses for the poor, roads, gas connections, water connections, and toilets, bringing lakhs of crores of rupees to rural areas. The Prime Minister remarked that new employment opportunities have been created, benefiting laborers, farmers, vehicle operators, and shopkeepers, providing them with new avenues for income. He emphasized that this has particularly benefited communities that have been deprived for generations. He cited the example of the PM Awas Yojana, which aims to ensure that no family in the country remains homeless and that everyone has a permanent roof over their heads. He noted that over the past decade, more than 4 crore permanent houses have been constructed under this scheme. He highlighted that in Bihar alone, 57 lakh poor families have received permanent houses. He remarked that these houses have been provided to families from economically weaker sections, Dalits, and backward and extremely backward communities like Pasmanda families. Shri Modi announced that in the coming years, 3 crore more permanent houses will be provided to the poor. He noted that today, approximately 1.5 lakh families in Bihar are moving into their new permanent homes. He said that across the country, 15 lakh poor families have been issued approval letters for the construction of new houses, including 3.5 lakh beneficiaries from Bihar. He highlighted that today, financial assistance has been sent to approximately 10 lakh poor families for their permanent houses, including 80,000 rural families and 1 lakh urban families from Bihar.

“The past decade has been a decade of infrastructure development for India”, said the Prime Minister, highlighting that this modern infrastructure is strengthening the foundation of a developed India. He noted that for the first time, over 12 crore rural families have received tap water connections in their homes, underlining that more than 2.5 crore households have been electrified, and those who never imagined cooking on gas stoves have now received gas cylinders. “Even in challenging regions like Ladakh and Siachen, where providing basic facilities is difficult, 4G and 5G mobile connections have now been established, reflecting the nation’s current priorities”, he pointed out. The Prime Minister highlighted advancements in healthcare, noting that institutions like AIIMS were once limited to major cities like Delhi. He announced that AIIMS is now being established in Darbhanga, and the number of medical colleges in the country has nearly doubled in the past decade and mentioned the construction of a new medical college in Jhanjharpur. He emphasized that to ensure quality healthcare in villages, over 1.5 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been established across the country, including more than 10,000 in Bihar. He remarked that Jan Aushadhi Kendras have become a significant relief for the poor and middle class, offering medicines at an 80% discount. He noted that Bihar now has over 800 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, saving its people ₹2,000 crore in medical expenses. The Prime Minister highlighted that under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, lakhs of families in Bihar have received free treatment, resulting in savings of thousands of crores of rupees for these families.

“India is rapidly advancing its connectivity through infrastructure like railways, roads, and airports”, highlighted Shri Modi, noting that metro projects are underway in Patna, and over two dozen cities across the country are now connected with metro facilities. He announced the launch of the ‘Namo Bharat Rapid Rail’ service between Patna and Jaynagar, which will significantly reduce travel time between the two locations, and emphasized that this development will benefit lakhs of people from Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, and Begusarai.

The Prime Minister also mentioned the inauguration and launch of multiple new railway lines in Bihar, highlighting the commencement of the modern Amrit Bharat train service between Saharsa and Mumbai, which will greatly benefit the labor families. He remarked that the government is modernizing several railway stations in Bihar, including Madhubani and Jhanjharpur. He emphasized that air connectivity in Mithila and Bihar has improved significantly with Darbhanga Airport, and the expansion of Patna Airport is underway. “These development projects are creating new employment opportunities in Bihar”, he added.

“Farmers are the backbone of the rural economy, the stronger this backbone, the stronger the villages, and consequently, the nation”, said Shri Modi. He highlighted the persistent challenges of floods in the Mithila and Kosi regions, noting that the government is set to invest ₹11,000 crore to mitigate the impact of floods in Bihar. He said that this investment will facilitate the construction of dams on rivers such as Bagmati, Dhar, Budhi Gandak, and Kosi, adding that canals will be developed, ensuring irrigation arrangements through river water. “This initiative will not only reduce flood-related issues but will also ensure adequate water supply reaches every farmer’s field”, he added.

“Makhana, a cultural staple of Mithila, has now gained global recognition as a superfood”, highlighted Shri Modi, mentioning that makhana has been granted a GI tag, officially certifying it as a product of this region. He added that the Makhana Research Centre has been accorded national status. He also highlighted the Budget announcement of the Makhana Board, which is expected to transform the fortunes of makhana farmers, emphasising that Bihar’s makhana will now reach international markets as a superfood. He noted that the National Institute of Food Technology and Management is being established in Bihar, which will support the youth in setting up small enterprises related to food processing. He further emphasized that Bihar is making consistent progress in fisheries along with agriculture, highlighting that fishermen now have access to the benefits of the Kisan Credit Card, providing advantages to numerous families involved in fisheries. He remarked that under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, projects worth hundreds of crores have been executed in Bihar.

Expressing deep sorrow over the brutal killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, Shri Modi remarked that the entire nation is distressed and stands in solidarity with the grieving families. He assured that every effort is being made by the government to ensure the speedy recovery of those undergoing treatment. He highlighted the profound loss suffered by families, where some lost their sons, brothers, or life partners, noting that the victims came from diverse linguistic and regional backgrounds—some spoke Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, and some were from Bihar. Underlining that from Kargil to Kanyakumari, the grief and outrage over this attack are shared equally across the nation, Shri Modi remarked that this attack was not just on unarmed tourists but was a brazen assault on the soul of India. “The terrorists responsible for this attack, along with those who conspired it, will face punishment beyond their imagination”, he declared in unequivocal terms, asserting that the time has come to eliminate the remaining strongholds of terrorism. “The willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the backbone of the perpetrators of terror”, he stressed.

The Prime Minister declared from the soil of Bihar that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist, their handlers, and their backers, emphasising that India will pursue them to the ends of the earth. “India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism and terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure justice is served and the entire nation is firm in this resolve against terrorism”, he stressed. He further stated that everyone who believes in humanity stands with India during these times. He expressed his gratitude to the people and leaders of various countries who have supported India in these moments.

“Peace and security are the most critical prerequisites for rapid development”, said Shri Modi, remarking that a developed Bihar is essential for a developed India. He concluded by highlighting that efforts are being made to ensure development in Bihar and to extend the benefits of progress to every section and every region of the state. He expressed gratitude to everyone for joining the program on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day.

The Governor of Bihar, Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar, Union Ministers Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Shri Jitan Ram Manji, Shri Giriraj Singh, Shri Chirag Paswan, Shri Nityanand Rai, Shri Ram Nath Thakur, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary were present among other dignitaries at the event.

Background

Prime Minister participated in the National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Madhubani, Bihar. He also presented National Panchayat Awards, recognizing and incentivizing best-performing Panchayats on the occasion.

Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant with rail unloading facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District of Bihar worth around Rs 340 crore. This will help in streamlining the supply chain and improving efficiency of bulk LPG transportation.

Boosting power infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 1,170 crore and also inaugurated multiple projects worth over Rs 5,030 crore in the power sector in Bihar under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

In line with his commitment to boost rail connectivity across the nation, Prime Minister flagged off Amrit Bharat express between Saharsa and Mumbai, Namo Bharat Rapid rail between Jaynagar and Patna and trains between Pipra and Saharsa and Saharsa and Samastipur. He also inaugurated the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two 2-lane Rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He dedicated to the nation the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. These projects will improve connectivity and lead to overall socio-economic development of the region.

Prime Minister distributed benefits of around Rs 930 crore under Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh SHGs from Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM).

Prime Minister handed over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of PMAY-Gramin and released instalments to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the country. He also handed over keys to some beneficiaries marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Bihar.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024
Lays foundation stone and launches several sanitation and cleanliness projects worth about Rs 10,000 crore

“As we mark Ten Years of Swachh Bharat, I salute the unwavering spirit of 140 crore Indians for making cleanliness a ‘Jan Andolan’”

“Clean India is the world’s biggest and most successful mass movement in this century”
“Impact that the Swachh Bharat Mission has had on the lives of common people of the country is priceless”

“Number of infectious diseases among women has reduced significantly due to Swachh Bharat Mission”

“Huge psychological change in the country due to the growing prestige of cleanliness”

“Now cleanliness is becoming a new path to prosperity”

“Swachh Bharat Mission has given new impetus to the circular economy”

“Mission of cleanliness is not a one day ritual but a lifelong ritual”

“Hatred towards filth can make us more forceful and stronger towards cleanliness”

“Let us take an oath that wherever we live, be it our home, our neighbourhood or our workplace, we will maintain cleanliness”

Posted On: 02 OCT 2024 12:52PM by PIB Delhi

Marking the completion of 10 years of the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness – the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 program on the occasion of 155th Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Modi launched and laid the foundation stone for several sanitation and cleanliness projects worth over Rs 9600 crore including projects under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0, National Mission for Clean Ganga and GOBARdhan Scheme. The theme for Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 is ‘Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata’.

Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister noted the birth anniversaries of Pujya Bapu and Lal Bahadur Shastri ji and paid his respects to the sons of Maa Bharti. Shri Modi underlined that today’s occasion is a source of inspiration to realize the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and other great personalities in a collective manner.

The Prime Minister said that he is filled with a sense of duty yet he is emotional at the same time on the 2nd of October. Marking the completion of 10 years of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister said, “The journey of Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the unwavering commitment of crores of Indians.” He highlighted the high public support garnered by this movement in the last 10 years and said that every citizen of the country made it their own mission – a part of their lives. On the milestone of 10 years of Swachh Bharat, the Prime Minister praised the efforts of safaimitras, religious leaders, athletes, celebrities, NGOs and the media among others in transforming the Swachh Bharat Mission into a huge public movement. He also noted the contributions of the President of India and the Vice President of India, both former and present, towards Swachh Bharat in the form of Shramdaan, and thanked them for inspiring the nation. The Prime Minister highlighted the numerous cleanliness activities taking place today in villages, cities, and colonies, and also noted the active participation of state ministers, leaders and representatives. He informed that crores of people have taken part in the Swachhta hi Seva program in this edition of Swachhta Pakhwada, he said  in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh programs were organized all over the country witnessing the participation of 28 crore people. Stressing the need for continuous efforts to keep India clean, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude towards every citizen of India.

Marking today’s important milestone, the Prime Minister highlighted that projects worth about Rs. 10,000 crore related to cleanliness have been started. He added that as part of ‘Mission Amrit’, water and sewage treatment plants would be set up in many cities. The Prime Minister underlined that be it the Namami Gange or the GobarDhan project of converting organic waste to biogas, will propel Swachh Bharat Mission to new heights. “The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is, the more our country will shine”, exclaimed Shri Modi.

The Prime Minister underscored that the Swachh Bharat Mission will be remembered even after 1000 years when a study on India will be conducted. “Swachh Bharat mission is this century’s biggest and most successful people’s movement with people’s participation and people’s leadership”, exclaimed Shri Modi. He added that this mission had revealed the true energy and potential of the people to him. Shri Modi remarked that for him, cleanliness had become a festival of realization of people’s power. The Prime Minister recollected how lakhs of people joined hands when the Swachhta Abhiyan was started, be it marriage or a public function or any other place, the message of cleanliness was spread effectively. He said there were instances where old mothers had sold their cattle to build a toilet, some women had sold their mangalsutra, few people had sold their land, some retired teachers had donated their pension, some retired army personnel had donated their retirement benefits for the mission of cleanliness. The Prime Minister remarked that if the same donation was given to a temple or in any function, then it would have been a major headline in newspapers. He added that the country should know that there are lakhs of people, whose face was never shown on TV or their name was never published in the newspaper, who had donated their money and valuable time to make this mission successful. Shri Modi said that all these instances reflect the character of India. Shri Modi highlighted that many people reignited the tradition of using jute and cloth bags while going to shop when he gave the clarion call to stop the usage of single-use plastic. He added that he was thankful to the people along with the industries involved in production of single-use plastic for joining hands and supporting the initiative. He also thanked the political parties which supported the initiative.

The Prime Minister noted the contributions of India’s film industry in the last 10 years in propagating the message of cleanliness in the form of films and underlined that such work should be carried out not just once but from one generation to the other. He gave the example of raising the issues of cleanliness around 800 times in his Mann Ki Baat program where people brought it to the forefront.

The Prime Minister noted the efforts of the people towards cleanliness today and said, “The path towards cleanliness was shown by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle”, as he raised the issue of neglect towards Swachhta by previous governments since India’s independence. He said those who used Mahatma Gandhi for their political benefits and vote bank have now forgotten his subject of interest. He said that filth and lack of toilets were never considered as a national issue. As a result, said the Prime Minister, there were no discussions about it in society and dirt became a part of life. He also recalled facing criticism after raising this issue from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He said, “Prime Minister’s first priority is to make the lives of common citizens easier”, as he underlined his responsibility to talk about toilets and sanitary pads. He added that its results can be witnessed today.

Pointing out that more than 60 percent of India’s population was compelled to defecate in the open due to a lack of toilets until ten years ago, the Prime Minister said that it was against human dignity and disrespectful towards the country’s poor, dalits, tribals and backward communities which continued from one generation to the other. Shri Modi noted the sufferings of mothers, sisters and daughters due to the lack of toilets and also pointed out the threats to their health and safety. He said that the filth caused by open defecation had endangered the lives of children and was a major cause of child mortality.

Remarking that it was difficult for the nation to continue in such a pitiful situation, Shri Modi said that they decided that things will not continue as they are. He added that this Government considered it a national and human challenge and launched a campaign to solve it and this was where the seed of Swachh Bharat Mission was sown. He further added that within no time, crores of Indians did wonders. The Prime Minister highlighted that more than 12 crore toilets were built in the country and the scope of toilet coverage reached 100 percent from previously less than 40 percent.

The Prime Minister underlined that the impact of Swachh Bharat Mission on the lives of common people of the country was priceless. Quoting a recent study from a famous international journal conducted jointly by scientists from International Food Policy Research Institute Washington, University of California and Ohio State University, Shri Modi said that it has come to light that Swachh Bharat Mission is saving the lives of 60 to 70 thousand children every year. He added that according to WHO, between 2014 and 2019, 3 lakh lives were saved, which would have been lost due to diarrhea. Quoting UNICEF reports, he underlined that due to the construction of toilets in the house, now more than 90 percent of women felt safe and the diseases caused by infection in women had also reduced considerably due to Swachh Bharat Mission. Shri Modi further added that due to the construction of separate toilets for girls in lakhs of schools, the dropout rate had reduced. Quoting another study by UNICEF, he noted that due to cleanliness, an average of 50 thousand rupees was being saved every year by families in  villages which earlier was spent as out of pocket expenditure to cure diseases.

Highlighting the public awareness brought about by the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Prime Minister gave the example of child deaths in Gorakhpur due to brain fever that were addressed with emphasis on cleanliness.

The Prime Minister underlined that the rise in the prestige of cleanliness has brought about a huge psychological change in the country. He mentioned the change in thinking brought by the Swachh Bharat Mission and gave the example of people involved in cleaning work who were looked down upon earlier. “When the cleaners got respect, they too felt proud of their role in changing the country. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has brought pride to lakhs of Safai Mitras”, the Prime Minister remarked noting the government’s commitment to a dignified life and safety for Safai Mitras. Shri Modi endeavoured to eliminate the problems arising due to manual entry in septic tanks and informed that the government is working together with the private and public sectors in this regard. “We are also encouraging professionals and startups”, he added.

Highlighting the widely expanding scope of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Shri Modi remarked that it was not just a cleanliness program and today cleanliness was creating a new path to prosperity.

He added that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was also creating employment on a large scale in the country and in the past years, many sectors have benefited from the construction of crores of toilets and many people were employed. He further added that many people like masons, plumbers, labourers were employed in villages. Shri Modi noted that UNICEF estimates that about 1.25 crore people were employed in one form or another due to this mission. He highlighted that a new generation of women masons was a huge outcome of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and our youth were also getting better jobs and better opportunities through clean-tech. He added that currently about 5 thousand start-ups related to clean-tech were registered. Shri Modi emphasized that many new opportunities were being created in the water and sanitation sector, be it waste to wealth, collection and transportation of waste, reuse and recycling of water. He added that it was estimated that by the end of this decade, 65 lakh new jobs would be created in this sector and Swachh Bharat Mission would definitely play a significant role in this.

“Swachh Bharat Mission has given a significant boost to the circular economy in India”, the Prime Minister said highlighting that waste generated from households is now being converted into valuable resources. He said that compost, biogas, electricity, and materials like charcoal used in road construction are being produced from household waste. The Prime Minister spoke on the success of the Gobardhan Yojana, which has been a key driver of change in rural and urban areas alike and informed that hundreds of biogas plants have been installed across villages under the Gobardhan Yojana where animal waste is being converted into biogas. He further added that hundreds of Compressed Biogas plants have also been set up nationwide. Today, several new CBG plants were inaugurated, and new projects were also laid out to further expand this initiative.

Addressing future challenges, PM Modi emphasized the importance of adapting to the fast-paced changes in the economy and urbanization. He stressed enhancing strategies to ensure efficient waste management to counter rapid urbanization and waste generation. He also stressed the need for the development of technologies in construction that promote the use of recycled materials and designs for housing complexes that ensure zero or minimal waste discharge. Shri Modi emphasized making efforts to ensure water is not misused and wastewater is treated before use. Terming the Namami Gange Mission as a model for river cleanliness, the Prime Minister said that Ganga river is significantly cleaner today. He noted Amrit Mission and Amrit Sarovar initiatives bringing about substantial change and underscored the importance of continued investment in new technologies for water conservation, treatment, and river cleanliness. PM Modi highlighted the link between cleanliness and tourism, noting that clean tourist destinations and heritage sites can enhance the visitor experience. He said that it is vital to keep our tourist spots, places of faith, and heritage sites clean and well-maintained.

Reflecting on the progress made over the last decade, the Prime Minister remarked, “We have achieved much in these ten years of Swachh Bharat, but our mission is not yet complete. True change happens when every citizen embraces cleanliness as their duty and responsibility.” Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the Swachh Bharat Mission and called for the continued participation of every citizen to achieve a cleaner India. He said that the mission of cleanliness is not a one-day ritual but a lifelong ritual and must be brought forward from generation to generation. Cleanliness should be an instinct of every citizen and it should be done every day”, the Prime Minister said. He exhorted the children of the next generation to not stop until India becomes truly clean.

The Prime Minister also called upon state governments to intensify their efforts by implementing cleanliness initiatives at the district, block, village, and local levels. He suggested conducting competitions for the cleanest schools, hospitals, and offices across districts and blocks. He said that municipalities must ensure well-maintained public toilets and that the cleanliness systems do not revert to old practices. He also urged local bodies to prioritize sanitation infrastructure and its upkeep. PM Modi encouraged all citizens to take a pledge to maintain cleanliness wherever they are, whether at home, in their neighborhood, or at their workplace. “Just as we keep our places of worship clean, we must instill the same sense of devotion to cleanliness in our surroundings”, he said, highlighting the role of cleanliness in the journey toward Viksit Bharat. Concluding the address, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in achieving the objectives and exhorted the citizens to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi by following his principles with new energy and enthusiasm.

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu and Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary were present on the occasion.

Background

During the programme, the Prime Minister launched and laid the foundation stone for several projects related to sanitation and cleanliness, worth over Rs 9600 crore. It will include projects worth over Rs 6,800 crore, aimed at enhancing urban water and sewage systems under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0, 10 projects worth over Rs 1550 crore focused on improving water quality and waste management in Ganga basin areas under National Mission for Clean Ganga and 15 Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant projects worth over Rs 1332 crore under GOBARdhan Scheme.

The Swachh Bharat Diwas program showcases India’s decade-long sanitation achievements and those in the recently concluded Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. It will also set the stage for the next phase of this national endeavour. It will also include nationwide participation from local government bodies, women’s groups, youth organizations and community leaders ensuring the spirit of Sampoorna Swachhata reaches every corner of India.

The theme for Swachhata Hi Seva 2024, ‘Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata’, has once again united the nation in its commitment to cleanliness, public health, and environmental sustainability. Under Swachhata Hi Seva 2024, over 19.70 lakh programs have been completed with public participation of more than 17 crore people. Transformation of around 6.5 lakh Cleanliness Target Units has been achieved. Nearly 1 lakh SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivirs have also been organized, benefitting over 30 lakh Safai Mitras. Further, over 45 lakh trees have been planted under the Ek Ped Maa ke Naam campaign.

*पीएम श्री केंद्रीय विद्यालय क्रमांक – 1 भा.प्रौ.सं. खड़गपुर में उत्साह पूर्वक मनाया गया अहिंसा दिवस*

आज दिनांक 2.10.2024 को केंद्रीय विद्यालय आईआईटी खडगपुर में अहिंसा दिवस के उपलक्ष में सर्वधर्म प्रार्थना सभा का आयोजन किया गया। सर्वप्रथम मुख्य अतिथि डॉ. राजीव रावत तथा प्राचार्या श्रीमती रिकिशा भौमिक द्वारा भारतीय संस्कृति की परंपरानुसार दीप प्रज्वलन कर कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ किया गया। तत्पश्चात राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी तथा पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री के छायाचित्र पर माल्यार्पण कर उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि दी गई।
स्काउट एवं गाइड प्रकोष्ठ के प्रभारी श्री सुरेश चंद्र दास द्वारा विद्यालय परिवार के समस्त सदस्यों, विद्यार्थियों तथा अभिभावकों के साथ सर्वधर्म प्रार्थना करवाई।

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लोक कल्याण से पूरित सभी धर्मों की प्रार्थनाओं के साथ – साथ गांधीजी के प्रिय भजन का गायन किया गया। सर्वे भवंतु सुखिना की प्रार्थना के साथ कार्यक्रम का समापन किया गया।

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2 अक्टूबर की सुबह, 60 आवासीय छात्रों और 30 शिक्षकों की एक समर्पित टीम, प्रिंसिपल और चेयरमैन के साथ, खड़गपुर सब-डिविजनल अस्पताल में एकत्र हुई। मास्क, दस्ताने और कूड़ेदान से सुसज्जित इस टीम ने सुबह 8:00 बजे से 9:00 बजे तक एक स्वच्छता अभियान चलाया। इस अभियान का फोकस ओपीडी, इमरजेंसी विंग, मुख्य गेट, और सिस्टर्स क्वार्टर्स जैसे प्रमुख क्षेत्रों पर था। इस अभियान का उद्देश्य स्वच्छता के प्रति सकारात्मक प्रभाव डालना और दूसरों को भी स्वच्छता में योगदान देने के लिए प्रेरित करना था।

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इस कार्यक्रम ने न केवल स्वच्छता के महत्व को बढ़ावा दिया बल्कि छात्रों और स्टाफ के बीच जिम्मेदारी और सामुदायिक सेवा की भावना को भी विकसित किया, जिससे गांधीजी की शिक्षाओं की गहरी समझ पैदा हुई।

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प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने आज ओडिशा के भुवनेश्वर में ओडिशा सरकार की प्रमुख योजना ‘सुभद्रा’ लॉन्च की। यह सबसे बड़ी, एकल महिला-केंद्रित योजना है और इसमें 1 करोड़ से अधिक महिलाओं को शामिल करने की उम्मीद है। प्रधानमंत्री ने 10 लाख से अधिक महिलाओं के बैंक खातों में फंड ट्रांसफर की भी शुरुआत की। श्री मोदी ने 2800 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की रेलवे परियोजनाओं की आधारशिला रखी और राष्ट्र को समर्पित किया, और 1000 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग परियोजनाओं की आधारशिला रखी। प्रधान मंत्री ने लगभग 14 राज्यों के पीएमएवाई-जी के तहत लगभग 10 लाख लाभार्थियों को सहायता की पहली किस्त जारी की, देश भर से पीएमएवाई (ग्रामीण और शहरी) के 26 लाख लाभार्थियों के लिए गृह प्रवेश समारोह में भाग लिया और घर की चाबियाँ सौंपीं PMAY (ग्रामीण और शहरी) लाभार्थी। इसके अलावा, उन्होंने पीएमएवाई-जी के लिए अतिरिक्त परिवारों के सर्वेक्षण और प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना – शहरी (पीएमएवाई-यू) 2.0 के परिचालन दिशानिर्देशों के लिए आवास+ 2024 ऐप लॉन्च किया।

सभा को संबोधित करते हुए, प्रधान मंत्री ने आज के कार्यक्रम का हिस्सा बनने के लिए आभार व्यक्त किया और कहा कि लोगों और भगवान जगन्नाथ की सेवा करने का अवसर तब मिलता है जब भगवान की कृपा बरसती है।

प्रधान मंत्री ने गणेश उत्सव की प्रचलित उत्सव अवधि और आज अनंत चतुर्दशी और विश्वकर्मा पूजा के शुभ अवसर का उल्लेख किया। उन्होंने कहा कि भारत दुनिया का एकमात्र देश है जहां कौशल और श्रम को भगवान विश्वकर्मा के रूप में पूजा जाता है। उन्होंने इस अवसर पर अपनी शुभकामनाएं दीं। प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि ऐसे पवित्र अवसर पर उन्हें उड़ीसा की माताओं और बहनों के लिए सुभद्रा योजना शुरू करने का अवसर मिला।

प्रधानमंत्री ने आज भगवान जगन्नाथ की धरती से देशभर में 30 लाख से ज्यादा परिवारों को पक्के मकान सौंपे जाने का जिक्र किया और बताया कि ग्रामीण इलाकों में 26 लाख और शहरी क्षेत्रों में 4 लाख मकान सौंपे जा चुके हैं. श्री मोदी ने आज ओडिशा में हजारों करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की कई विकास परियोजनाओं का शिलान्यास और उद्घाटन किया। पीएम मोदी ने इसके लिए ओडिशा और देश के लोगों को बधाई दी.

प्रधान मंत्री ने याद किया कि नई भाजपा सरकार के सत्ता में आने के बाद यह उनकी ओडिशा की पहली यात्रा थी, जिसके शपथ ग्रहण समारोह में उन्होंने भाग लिया था। उन्होंने लोगों को याद दिलाया कि चुनाव प्रचार के दौरान उन्होंने कहा था कि अगर “डबल इंजन” सरकार अस्तित्व में आती है, तो ओडिशा प्रगति और समृद्धि की ओर बढ़ेगा। श्री मोदी ने विश्वास जताया कि ग्रामीणों, वंचितों, दलितों, आदिवासियों, महिलाओं, युवाओं, मध्यम वर्गीय परिवारों से लेकर समाज के विभिन्न वर्गों के सपने अब पूरे होंगे। उन्हें इस बात की खुशी है कि किये गये वादे तेजी से पूरे हो रहे हैं. अब तक पूरे किए गए वादों को गिनाते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि श्री जगन्नाथ पुरी मंदिर के सभी चार दरवाजे जनता के लिए खोल दिए गए, मंदिर का रत्न भंडार भी खोल दिया गया। श्री मोदी ने कहा कि भाजपा सरकार ओडिशा के लोगों की सेवा के लिए प्रयास कर रही है और उन्होंने इस बात पर खुशी व्यक्त की कि सरकार स्वयं लोगों के पास जाकर यह सुनिश्चित कर रही है कि उनके मुद्दों का समाधान हो। श्री मोदी ने इसके लिए पूरी ओडिशा सरकार को बधाई दी और सराहना की।

प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि आज का दिन विशेष है क्योंकि वर्तमान सरकार आज 100 दिन पूरे कर रही है। प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा, इस दौरान भारत के गरीबों, किसानों, युवाओं और महिलाओं के कल्याण के लिए बड़े फैसले लिए गए हैं। पिछले 100 दिनों की उपलब्धियों को सूचीबद्ध करते हुए, प्रधान मंत्री ने गरीबों के लिए 3 करोड़ पक्के घर बनाने के निर्णय, युवाओं के लिए 2 लाख करोड़ रुपये के पीएम पैकेज की घोषणा पर प्रकाश डाला – जहां सरकार उनके पहले वेतन को कवर करेगी। प्राइवेट कंपनियों में पहली नौकरी, मेडिकल कॉलेजों में 75,000 नई सीटें और 25,000 गांवों को पक्की सड़कों से जोड़ने की मंजूरी। प्रधान मंत्री ने आगे बताया कि जनजातीय मामलों के मंत्रालय के लिए बजट आवंटन लगभग दोगुना कर दिया गया है, लगभग 60,000 आदिवासी गांवों के विकास के लिए एक विशेष परियोजना की घोषणा की गई है, सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए एक नई पेंशन योजना शुरू की गई है और पेशेवरों, व्यापार मालिकों के लिए आयकर लगाया गया है। उद्यमी कम हो गए..

प्रधानमंत्री ने बताया कि पिछले 100 दिनों में देश ने 11 लाख से अधिक लखपति दीदियों का निर्माण देखा है, तिलहन और प्याज किसानों के लिए बड़े फैसले लिए गए हैं, भारतीय किसानों को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए विदेशों में उत्पादित तेलों पर आयात शुल्क बढ़ाया गया है। निर्यात को बढ़ावा देने के लिए बासमती चावल पर निर्यात शुल्क कम किया गया है, फसलों पर एमएसपी बढ़ाया गया है जिससे करोड़ों किसानों को लगभग 2 लाख करोड़ रुपये का फायदा हुआ है। पीएम मोदी ने कहा, “पिछले 100 दिनों में सभी के लाभ के लिए कई महत्वपूर्ण कदम उठाए गए हैं।”

यह इंगित करते हुए कि कोई भी राष्ट्र तभी तेजी से आगे बढ़ता है जब उसकी आधी आबादी यानी महिला शक्ति की भागीदारी बराबर हो, श्री मोदी ने कहा कि महिलाओं की उन्नति और उनका सशक्तिकरण ओडिशा के विकास की कुंजी होगी। ओडिशा की लोककथाओं से प्रेरणा लेते हुए, श्री मोदी ने कहा कि यहां भगवान जगन्नाथ के साथ देवी सुभद्रा की उपस्थिति हमें महिला सशक्तिकरण के बारे में बताती है। श्री मोदी ने कहा, “मैं देवी सुभद्रा के रूप में सभी माताओं, बहनों और बेटियों को नमन करता हूं।”

प्रधानमंत्री ने इस बात पर खुशी जताई कि नई बीजेपी सरकार ने अपने शुरुआती फैसलों के तहत ओडिशा की माताओं और बहनों को सुभद्रा योजना का तोहफा दिया है. उन्होंने कहा कि इससे ओडिशा की 1 करोड़ से ज्यादा महिलाओं को फायदा होगा. आगे बताते हुए श्री मोदी ने कहा कि इस योजना के तहत महिलाओं को कुल 50,000 रुपये की राशि दी जाएगी जो सीधे लाभार्थियों के बैंक खातों में जमा की जाएगी। उन्होंने कहा कि यह योजना आरबीआई की डिजिटल मुद्रा के पायलट प्रोजेक्ट से भी जुड़ी हुई है। श्री मोदी ने देश में अपनी तरह की इस पहली डिजिटल मुद्रा योजना में शामिल होने के लिए ओडिशा की महिलाओं को बधाई दी।

प्रधानमंत्री ने सुभद्रा योजना को ओडिशा की हर मां, बहन और बेटी तक पहुंचाने के लिए राज्य भर में कई यात्राएं आयोजित करने की बात कही। उन्होंने कहा कि योजना से जुड़ी सभी जानकारियों से महिलाओं को अवगत कराया जा रहा है. उन्होंने इस बात पर प्रकाश डाला कि राज्य में वर्तमान सरकार के कई कार्यकर्ता भी पूरे जोश के साथ इस सेवा में लगे हुए हैं और इस जन जागरूकता के लिए सरकार, प्रशासन के साथ-साथ विधायकों, सांसदों और पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को बधाई दी।

“प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना भारत में महिला सशक्तिकरण का प्रतिबिंब है”, पीएम मोदी ने टिप्पणी की, यह देखते हुए कि संपत्ति अब महिलाओं के नाम पर पंजीकृत की जा रही है। उन्होंने इस बात पर प्रकाश डाला कि देश भर के लगभग 30 लाख परिवारों ने आज गृह प्रवेश किया है, जबकि 15 लाख नए लाभार्थियों को आज स्वीकृति पत्र दिए गए हैं और 100 दिनों के कम समय में 10 लाख से अधिक लाभार्थियों के बैंक खातों में धनराशि स्थानांतरित कर दी गई है। पीएम मोदी ने कहा, ”हमने ये शुभ कार्य ओडिशा की पवित्र भूमि से किया है और इसमें बड़ी संख्या में ओडिशा के गरीब परिवार भी शामिल हैं.” उन्होंने कहा कि जिन लाखों परिवारों को आज पक्के घर मिले हैं, उनके जीवन की एक नई शुरुआत हो रही है।

दिन की शुरुआत में एक आदिवासी परिवार के गृह प्रवेश में भाग लेने के अपने अनुभव को साझा करते हुए, प्रधान मंत्री ने कहा कि वह उनकी खुशी और उनके चेहरे की संतुष्टि को कभी नहीं भूल सकते। “यह अनुभव, यह एहसास मेरे पूरे जीवन के खजाने के लायक है। प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने कहा, गरीबों, दलितों, वंचितों और आदिवासी समाज के जीवन में आ रहे बदलाव के परिणामस्वरूप यह खुशी मुझे और अधिक मेहनत करने की ऊर्जा देती है।

यह टिप्पणी करते हुए कि ओडिशा में वह सब कुछ है जो एक विकसित राज्य के लिए आवश्यक है, श्री मोदी ने कहा कि इसके युवाओं की प्रतिभा, महिलाओं की ताकत, प्राकृतिक संसाधन, उद्योगों के लिए अवसर, पर्यटन की अपार संभावनाएं सभी मौजूद हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि पिछले 10 वर्षों में, केंद्र में रहते हुए, सरकार ने हमेशा ओडिशा को एक प्रमुख प्राथमिकता के रूप में देखा है। प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि 10 साल पहले की तुलना में आज ओडिशा को केंद्र से तीन गुना धनराशि मिल रही है। उन्होंने उन योजनाओं के कार्यान्वयन पर भी प्रसन्नता व्यक्त की जो पहले कभी प्रकाश में नहीं आई थीं। आयुष्मान योजना के बारे में बोलते हुए, प्रधान मंत्री ने रेखांकित किया कि ओडिशा के लोगों को भी 5 लाख रुपये तक के मुफ्त इलाज से लाभ होगा, जबकि 70 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के वरिष्ठ नागरिकों को 5 लाख रुपये तक का इलाज मुफ्त में किया जाएगा, चाहे उनकी आय का स्तर कुछ भी हो। . उन्होंने कहा, ”लोकसभा चुनाव के दौरान मोदी ने एक वादा किया था और मोदी ने अपनी गारंटी पूरी की है.”

प्रधानमंत्री ने रेखांकित किया कि ओडिशा में रहने वाले दलित, वंचित और आदिवासी समुदाय गरीबी के खिलाफ अभियान के सबसे बड़े लाभार्थी हैं। चाहे वह आदिवासी समुदाय के कल्याण के लिए एक अलग मंत्रालय बनाना हो, आदिवासी समुदाय को उनकी जड़ों, जंगलों और जमीन पर अधिकार देना हो, आदिवासी युवाओं को शिक्षा और रोजगार के अवसर देना हो या ओडिशा की एक आदिवासी महिला को देश का माननीय राष्ट्रपति बनाना हो। प्रधानमंत्री ने इस बात पर जोर दिया कि सरकार ने पहली बार ऐसे काम किये हैं.

पीएम मोदी ने बताया कि ओडिशा में कई आदिवासी क्षेत्र और समूह थे जो कई पीढ़ियों से विकास से वंचित थे। उन्होंने जनजातियों में सबसे पिछड़े लोगों को समर्थन देने के लिए पीएम जनमन योजना के बारे में बात की और बताया कि ओडिशा में 13 ऐसी जनजातियों की पहचान की गई है। प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने बताया कि जनमन योजना के तहत सरकार इन सभी समुदायों को विकास योजनाओं का लाभ प्रदान कर रही है। आदिवासी क्षेत्रों को सिकल सेल एनीमिया से मुक्त करने के लिए भी अभियान चलाया जा रहा है। उन्होंने कहा कि पिछले 3 महीनों में इस अभियान के तहत 13 लाख से अधिक लोगों की जांच की गई है।

प्रधान मंत्री ने कहा, “भारत आज अभूतपूर्व तरीके से पारंपरिक कौशल के संरक्षण पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर रहा है”, यह देखते हुए कि देश में लोहार, कुम्हार, सुनार और मूर्तिकार जैसे लोग सैकड़ों और हजारों वर्षों से काम कर रहे हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि पिछले साल विश्वकर्मा जयंती पर विश्वकर्मा योजना शुरू की गई थी, जहां सरकार इस योजना पर 13,000 करोड़ रुपये खर्च कर रही है. इस योजना के तहत अब तक 20 लाख लोगों ने पंजीकरण कराया है और उन्हें प्रशिक्षित किया जा रहा है। उन्होंने आधुनिक उपकरण खरीदने के लिए हजारों रुपये की वित्तीय सहायता और बिना गारंटी के बैंकों से कम ब्याज वाले ऋण पर भी बात की। श्री मोदी ने विश्वास जताया कि गरीबों के लिए स्वास्थ्य, सामाजिक और आर्थिक सुरक्षा की यह गारंटी विकसित भारत की असली ताकत बनेगी।

अपार खनिज और प्राकृतिक संपदा से भरपूर ओडिशा की लंबी तटरेखा पर प्रकाश डालते हुए, श्री मोदी ने कहा कि इन संसाधनों को ओडिशा की ताकत बनाया जाना चाहिए। उन्होंने कहा, ”अगले 5 वर्षों में हमें ओडिशा की सड़क और रेल कनेक्टिविटी को नई ऊंचाइयों पर ले जाना है।” आज नई उद्घाटन की गई रेल और सड़क संबंधी परियोजनाओं के बारे में बोलते हुए, श्री मोदी ने कहा कि उन्हें लांजीगढ़ रोड-अंबोडाला-डोइकलू रेलवे लाइन, लक्ष्मीपुर रोड-सिंगाराम-टिकरी रेलवे लाइन, ढेंकनाल-सदाशिवपुर-हिंडोल रोड रेलवे लाइन को समर्पित करने का सौभाग्य मिला है। देश. उन्होंने कहा कि आज जयपुर-नवरंगपुर नई रेलवे लाइन का शिलान्यास करने के साथ ही पारादीप बंदरगाह से कनेक्टिविटी बढ़ाने का काम भी शुरू किया गया। श्री मोदी ने टिप्पणी की कि नई बुनियादी ढांचा परियोजनाएं ओडिशा के युवाओं के लिए बड़ी संख्या में रोजगार के नए अवसर पैदा करेंगी। उन्होंने कहा कि पुरी से कोणार्क रेलवे लाइन और हाई-टेक ‘नमो भारत रैपिड रेल’ पर भी काम जल्द ही शुरू किया जाएगा और आधुनिक बुनियादी ढांचा ओडिशा के लिए संभावनाओं के नए द्वार खोलेगा।

प्रधानमंत्री ने इस बात पर जोर दिया कि आज देश ‘हैदराबाद मुक्ति दिवस’ मना रहा है. उन्होंने असाधारण इच्छाशक्ति का प्रदर्शन कर देश को एकजुट करने, उस समय की बेहद अशांत परिस्थितियों में भारत विरोधी कट्टरपंथी ताकतों पर अंकुश लगाकर हैदराबाद को आजाद कराने के सरदार पटेल के प्रयासों की सराहना की। “हैदराबाद मुक्ति दिवस सिर्फ एक तारीख नहीं है। यह देश की अखंडता के लिए, राष्ट्र के प्रति हमारे कर्तव्यों के लिए भी एक प्रेरणा है”, श्री मोदी ने जोर दिया।

भारत को पीछे धकेलने वाली चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डालते हुए, प्रधान मंत्री ने भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में गणेश उत्सव के महत्व पर जोर दिया, और बताया कि देश की भावना को फिर से जीवंत करने और औपनिवेशिक शासकों की विभाजनकारी रणनीति का मुकाबला करने के लिए लोकमान्य तिलक द्वारा सार्वजनिक रूप से इसका आयोजन किया गया था। . प्रधान मंत्री ने कहा, “गणेश उत्सव एकता और भेदभाव और जातिवाद से ऊपर उठने का प्रतीक बन गया है”, उन्होंने कहा कि गणेश उत्सव समारोह के दौरान पूरा समाज एकजुट दिखता है।

प्रधानमंत्री ने उन लोगों को आगाह किया जो आज धर्म और जाति के आधार पर समाज को बांटने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं। गणेश उत्सव समारोह में प्रधानमंत्री की भागीदारी और कर्नाटक में भगवान गणेश की मूर्ति की जब्ती को लेकर हुई दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना के कारण कुछ समूहों के बीच दुश्मनी की ओर इशारा करते हुए श्री मोदी ने कहा कि समाज में जहर घोलने की यह घृणित सोच और मानसिकता बेहद खतरनाक है। देश. उन्होंने सभी से आग्रह किया कि ऐसी नफरती ताकतों को आगे न बढ़ने दें।

संबोधन का समापन करते हुए प्रधानमंत्री ने ओडिशा और देश को सफलता की नई ऊंचाइयों पर ले जाने के लिए कई बड़ी उपलब्धियां हासिल करने का विश्वास जताया। उन्होंने आश्वासन दिया कि आने वाले समय में विकास की गति और तेज होगी।

इस अवसर पर अन्य लोगों के अलावा ओडिशा के राज्यपाल श्री रघुबर दास और ओडिशा के मुख्यमंत्री श्री मोहन चरण मांझी उपस्थित थे।

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches ‘SUBHADRA’ – the largest women-centric scheme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Initiates funds transfer into bank accounts of more than 10 lakh women

Lays  foundation stone and dedicates to the nation Railway Projects worth more than Rs 2800 crore

Lays foundation stone for National Highway Projects worth more than Rs 1000 crore

Participates in Griha Pravesh celebrations of 26 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY

Launches Awaas+ 2024 App for survey of additional households

Launches Operational Guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0

“This state has reposed great faith in us and we will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling people’s aspirations”

“During the 100 days period of the NDA government at the Centre, big decisions have been taken for the empowerment of the poor, farmers, youth and women”

“Any country, any state progresses only when half of its population, that is our women power, has equal participation in its development”

“Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a reflection of women empowerment in India”

“Sardar Patel united the country by showing extraordinary willpower”

Posted On: 17 SEP 2024 2:37PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar,  Odisha today. It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women. Prime minister also initiated the fund transfer into the bank accounts of more than 10 lakh women. Shri Modi  laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation Railway Projects worth more than Rs 2800 crore, and  laid the foundation stone for National Highway Projects worth more than Rs 1000 crore. The Prime Minister released the 1st installment of assistance to nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G of around 14 states, took part in Grih Pravesh celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY (Gramin and Urban) from across the country and handed over house keys to PMAY (Gramin and Urban) beneficiaries. Further, he launched Awaas+ 2024 App, for survey of additional households for PMAY-G, and the Operational Guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for becoming a part of today’s event and said that an opportunity to serve the people and Lord Jagannath arises when the Lord’s blessings are showered upon.

The Prime Minister noted the prevailing festive period of Ganesh Utsav and today’s auspicious occasion of Anant Chaturdashi and Vishwakarma Puja. He said that India is the only country in the world where skill and labour are worshipped in the form of Lord Vishwakarma. He conveyed his best wishes on the occasion. Prime Minister said on such a pious occasion he got the opportunity to launch SUBHADRA scheme for mothers and sisters of Orissa.

The Prime Minister mentioned handing over pucca houses to more than 30 lakh families across the country from the land of Lord Jagannath today and informed that 26 lakh houses have been handed over in rural and 4 lakh houses in the urban regions. Shri Modi touched upon laying the foundation stone and inauguration of multiple development projects worth more than thousands of crores in Odisha today. PM Modi congratulated the people of Odisha and the country for the same.

The Prime Minister recalled that this was his first visit to Odisha after the new BJP Government had come to power, in whose oath-taking ceremony he had participated. He reminded the people that during the election campaign he had said that if a “double-engine” Government came into force, then Odisha will propel towards progress & prosperity. Shri Modi expressed confidence that the dreams of various sections of the society ranging from villagers, downtrodden, Dalits, adivasis, women, youth, middle-class families would now be fulfilled. He was happy that the promises made were being fulfilled at a fast pace. Listing the promises fulfilled so far, he said all the four doorways of the Sri Jagannatha Puri temple were thrown open to the public, the Ratna Bhandar of the temple was also opened. Shri Modi added that the BJP Government was striving for the service of the people of Odisha and expressed happiness that the Government itself was going to the people to ensure their issues are resolved. Shri Modi congratulated and praised the entire Odisha Government for this.

The Prime Minister said today is special as the present government is completing 100 days today. During this time, the Prime Minister said, major decisions have been taken for the welfare of the poor, farmers, youth and women of India. Listing the achievements of the past 100 days, the Prime Minister highlighted the decision to build 3 crore pucca houses for the poor, the announcement of a PM package worth Rs 2 lakh crore for the youth—where the government would cover the first salary of their first job in private companies, the addition of 75,000 new seats in medical colleges and the approval to connect 25,000 villages with pucca roads. The Prime Minister further informed that the budget allocation for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has almost been doubled, a special project for the development of around 60,000 tribal villages announced, a new pension scheme for government employees introduced and income tax for professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs reduced..

In the last 100 days, the Prime Minister informed that the nation has witnessed the creation of more than 11 lakh Lakhpati Didis, major decisions have been taken for oilseed and onion farmers, import duty on oils produced abroad has been increased to encourage Indian farmers, export duty on Basmati rice has been reduced to encourage exports, MSP has been increased on crops thereby benefiting crores of farmers by about Rs 2 lakh crore. “Numerous significant steps have been taken for everyone’s benefit in the last 100 days”, PM Modi exclaimed.

Pointing out that any nation moves faster only when participation of half of its population that is the women power’s is equal, Shri Modi said the advancement of women  and their empowerment will be the key to Odisha’s development. Taking a leaf out of the folklore of Odisha, Shri Modi said that the presence of Goddess Subhadra along with Lord Jagannath here tells us about women empowerment. “ I bow down to all the mothers, sisters and daughters in the form of Goddess Subhadra”, exclaimed Shri Modi.

The Prime Minister expressed happiness that the new BJP government has given the gift of Subhadra Yojana to the mothers and sisters of Odisha as part of their initial decisions. He added that more than 1 crore women of Odisha will benefit from this. Further explaining, Shri Modi said that under the scheme, women will be given a total amount of Rs 50,000 which would be directly credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. He added that the scheme was also linked to the pilot project of RBI’s digital currency. Shri Modi congratulated the women of Odisha for joining this first of its kind digital currency scheme in the country.

The Prime Minister spoke about the organization of many yatras across the state so that SUBHADRA Yojana reaches every mother, sister and daughter of Odisha. He said that women are being made aware of all the information related to the scheme. He highlighted that many workers from the present dispensation in the state are also engaging in this service with full vigour and congratulated the government, the administration as well as MLAs, MPs and party workers for this public awareness.

“Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a reflection of women empowerment in India”, PM Modi remarked, noting that the property is now being registered in the name of women. He highlighted that almost 30 lakh families from across the country have performed Griha Pravesh today while 15 lakh new beneficiaries have been given approval letters today and funds have been transferred to the bank accounts of more than 10 lakh beneficiaries in a short time of 100 days. “We have done this auspicious work from the holy land of Odisha and a large number of poor families of Odisha are also included in this”, PM Modi added. He said that a new beginning of life is taking place for lakhs of families who got permanent houses today.

Sharing his experience of participating in the Grih Pravesh of a tribal family earlier in the day, the Prime Minister said that he can never forget their happiness and the satisfaction on their faces. “This experience, this feeling is worth the treasures of my entire life. This happiness as a result of change coming in the lives of the poor, dalit, deprived and tribal society gives me the energy to work harder”, Prime Minister Modi affirmed.

Remarking that Odisha has everything that is required for a developed state, Shri Modi said that the talent of its youth, the strength of women, natural resources, opportunities for industries, immense possibilities of tourism were all present. He added that in the last 10 years, while being in the Centre, the Government had always looked at Odisha as a major priority. The Prime Minister added that Odisha was today getting thrice the funds from the center as compared to 10 years ago. He also expressed happiness on the implementation of schemes which earlier never saw the light of the day. Speaking of the Ayushman Yojana, the Prime Minister underlined that the people of Odisha will also be benefited by free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh while senior citizens above 70 years of age would be treated for free up to Rs 5 lakh, irrespective of income levels. He added that “A promise was made by Modi during the Lok Sabha elections and Modi has fulfilled his guarantee”.

The Prime Minister underlined that dalits, deprived and tribal communities living in Odisha are the biggest beneficiaries of the campaign against poverty. Be it creating a separate ministry for the welfare of the tribal community, giving the tribal community rights over their roots, forests and land, giving education and employment opportunities to tribal youth or making a tribal woman from Odisha the honorable President of the country, the Prime Minister emphasized that the government has carried out such tasks for the first time.

PM Modi pointed out that there were many tribal areas and groups in Odisha that were deprived of development for many generations. He spoke about the PM Janman Yojana to support the most backward among tribes and informed that 13 such tribes have been identified in Odisha. Under the Janman Yojana, Prime Minister Modi explained, the government is providing the benefits of development schemes to all these communities. A campaign is also being run to free the tribal areas from sickle cell anemia. In the last 3 months, more than 13 lakh people have been screened under this campaign, he added.

“India today is focussing on the preservation of traditional skills in an unprecedented way”, the Prime Minister said noting that the nation has had people engaging in work like blacksmiths, potters, goldsmiths and sculptors for hundreds and thousands of years. He said that Vishwakarma Yojana was started last year on Vishwakarma Jayanti where the government is spending Rs 13,000 crore on this scheme. So far, 20 lakh people have registered and are being trained under this scheme. He also touched upon the financial assistance worth thousands of rupees to purchase modern tools and low-interest loans from banks without a guarantee. Shri Modi expressed confidence that this guarantee of health, social and economic security for the poor will become the real strength of developed India.

Highlighting the long coastline of Odisha, laden with immense mineral and natural wealth, Shri Modi remarked that these resources should be made the strength of Odisha. He added that “In the next 5 years, we have to take Odisha’s road and rail connectivity to new heights”. Speaking of the newly inaugurated rail and road related projects today, Shri Modi said that he had the privilege of dedicating the Lanjigarh Road-Ambodala-Doikalu railway line, Lakshmipur Road-Singaram-Tikri railway line, Dhenkanal-Sadashivpur-Hindol Road railway line  to the country. He added that work was also started today to increase connectivity from Paradip port along with laying the foundation stone of the Jaipur-Nawarangpur new railway line. Shri Modi remarked that the new infrastructure projects will create a large number of new employment opportunities for the youth of Odisha. He added that work on Puri to Konark railway line and the high-tech ‘Namo Bharat Rapid Rail’ will also be started soon and the modern infrastructure will open new doors of possibilities for Odisha.

The Prime Minister emphasized that today the country was celebrating ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’. He praised the efforts of Sardar Patel for uniting the country by displaying extraordinary willpower, liberating Hyderabad by curbing the anti-India fundamentalist forces under extremely turbulent conditions prevalent at that point of time. “Hyderabad Liberation Day is not just a date. It is also an inspiration for the integrity of the country, for our duties towards the nation”, emphasized Shri Modi.

Shedding light on the challenges that threaten to hold India back, the Prime Minister emphasized the significance of Ganesh Utsav in India’s struggle for independence, explaining that it was publicly organized by Lokmanya Tilak to rejuvenate the nation’s spirit and counter the divisive tactics of the colonial rulers. “Ganesh Utsav has become a symbol of unity and rising above discrimination and casteism”, said the Prime Minister, noting that the entire society looks united during Ganesh Utsav celebrations.

The Prime Minister cautioned against those who are trying to divide society today based on religion and caste. Pointing out the animosity among certain groups due to the Prime Minister’s participation in Ganesh Utsav celebrations and the unfortunate incident in Karnataka regarding the seizure of the idol of Lord Ganesha, Shri Modi said that this hateful thinking and mentality of poisoning the society is extremely dangerous for the country. He urged everyone to not let such hateful forces move forward.

Concluding the address, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in achieving many huge milestones to take Odisha and the country to new heights of success. He assured that the pace of development will only accelerate in the times to come.

Governor of Odisha, Shri Raghubar Das and Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Manjhi were present on the occasion among others.

Background

Under the SUBHADRA scheme, all eligible beneficiaries between the age of 21-60 years would receive Rs. 50,000/- over a period of 5 years between 2024-25 to 2028-29. An amount of Rs 10,000/- per annum in two equal installments will be credited directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account. On this historic occasion, the Prime Minister initiated the fund transfer into the bank accounts of more than 10 lakh women.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation Railway Projects worth more than Rs. 2800 crores in Bhubaneswar. These Railway projects will enhance Railway infrastructure in Odisha and improve regional growth and connectivity. He also laid the foundation stone of National Highway Projects worth more than Rs 1000 crore.

The Prime Minister released the 1st installment of assistance to nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G of around 14 states. The Griha Pravesh celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY (Gramin and Urban) from across the country were also held during the program. The Prime Minister handed over the keys to their house to PMAY (Gramin and Urban) beneficiaries and also launched Awaas+ 2024 App, for survey of additional households for PMAY-G. Further, he launched the Operational Guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 .

SDO  yogesh Ashok Rao patil hoisted flag on kgp sdo office. West Bengal Progressive  law clerk association Kharagpur  president  Ganesh Chandra Kharat secatory partho mondal & law clerks group were present on the occasion.

Kharagpur Town Youth Congress Celebrate 77th Independence Day

at Gyan Singh Bhawan Gole Bazar kharagpur

Shri K.R.Chaudhary, DRM Kharagpur hoisted the National Flag at SERSA stadium, Kharagpur

on 78th Independence Day.

Parade by st. John Ambulance

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY CELEBRATES 78th INDEPENDENCE DAY

Kolkata, 16th August, 2024:

The 78th Independence Day was celebrated at South Eastern Railway Headquarters, Garden Reach with due solemnity. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the ceremonial parade presented by the contingents of Railway Protection Force, Civil Defence, St. John Ambulance Brigade and Bharat Scouts & Guides. On the Independence Day, the General Manager conveyed his greetings to all.

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Highlighting the achievements of SER in recent times, General Manager said that South Eastern Railway, popularly known as the Blue Chip Railway, is among the top freight loading zones of Indian Railways. in 2023-24, S E Railway loaded 211.6 million tonnes of freight which is 4.44% more than the previous year.  During the period from April to July 2024, SER achieved a commendable loading of 70.32 million tonnes of freight which is about 5.32% higher than the corresponding period of 2023-24. General Manager added that in order to increase operational capacity, 155 km of doubling/3rd line work has been completed so far this year.

General Manager stated that with a view to provide more amenities to the passengers, 20 lifts and 10 escalators have been commissioned at various stations during the current financial year.  Moreover, to ensure safety and convenience of the passengers, the work of 39 Foot Over Bridges have been completed this year so far. These apart, raising of height at 36 platforms and increase in length of 34 platforms have been completed and 87 platform sheds have been constructed at different stations.  During the current financial year, 485 special trains have been run to clear the extra rush of the passengers.

Safety of passengers is of paramount importance and as a major step towards free from level crossing, SER has completed the construction work of 6 Road Over Bridges. Moreover, 17 level crossings have been eliminated in the last financial year and upto July, 2024.

5 pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains have been introduced in financial year 2023-24,. He added that 72 stations of SER are being developed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and 108 stalls and 48 trolleys have been made operational at different stations of South Eastern Railway under “One Station One Product” scheme.

Mentioning the special efforts of RPF, General Manager stated that this year under “Operation Nanhe Farishtey”, total 982 children have been rescued from train and station premises and handed over to Child Line or their family members.  RPF personnel of South Eastern Railway in “Operation Jeevan Raksha”, saved the precious lives of 63 passengers by risking their own lives.

General Manager stated that SER celebrated “Har Ghar Tiranga” to commemorate the Independence Day. All employees of SER were associated with the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign. General Manager appealed to the employees to join hands to work for the progress of the Nation.

A cultural programme on patriotic theme was organised on the occasion. The programme was presented by the SER Headquarters Cultural Team and members of SER Bharat Scouts and Guides. Independence Day was also celebrated at the Divisional Offices at Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.

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पीएम श्री केंद्रीय विद्यालय नंबर 1 आईआईटी खड़गपुर में 78वां स्वतंत्रता दिवस बड़े उत्साह और देशभक्ति की भावना के साथ मनाया। विद्यालय परिवार के समस्त सदस्यों एवं अभिभावकों ने देश के लिए अपना सर्वस्व न्योछावर करने वाले स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों के प्रति अपनी भाव संवेदना तथा सम्मान व्यक्त किया।

समारोह की शुरुआत प्राचार्या श्रीमती रिकिशा भौमिक द्वारा राष्ट्रीय ध्वज फहराने के साथ हुई, जिसके बाद राष्ट्रगान गाया गया। इस वर्ष के स्वतंत्रता दिवस की थीम, “विकसित भारत”, पूरे कार्यक्रम में गहराई से गूंजती रही, जिसने सभी को देश की प्रगति और विकास में योगदान देने के लिए प्रेरित किया।

प्राचार्या रिकिशा भौमिक ने सभी को देश के विकास में योगदान देने की शपथ दिलवाई। उन्होने कार्यक्रम को संबोधित करते हुए इस दिन के महत्व पर जोर दिया और छात्रों से स्वतंत्रता, एकता और जिम्मेदारी के मूल्यों को अपनाने का आग्रह किया। उन्होंने कहा, “स्वतंत्रता दिवस सिर्फ हमारी आजादी का जश्न नहीं है, बल्कि इसके साथ आने वाली जिम्मेदारियों की याद भी दिलाता है। इस महान राष्ट्र के भावी नेताओं के रूप में, आपको हर क्षेत्र में ईमानदारी, कड़ी मेहनत और समर्पण के सिद्धांतों को बनाए रखना चाहिए। आइए, आज हम एक बेहतर और मजबूत भारत के निर्माण में योगदान देने का संकल्प लें।”

इसके बाद हुए सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम में छात्रों द्वारा प्रस्तुत देशभक्ति गीत, नृत्य और नाटक शामिल थे, जिनमें से प्रत्येक में भारत की समृद्ध विरासत और विविधता पर प्रकाश डाला गया। प्रस्तुतियों पर ज़ोरदार तालियाँ बजीं और माहौल गर्व और एकता की भावना से भर गया।
स्कूल द्वारा दिया गया संदेश स्पष्ट था: पीएम श्री केंद्रीय विद्यालय नंबर 1 आईआईटी खड़गपुर का प्रत्येक छात्र और शिक्षक एक मजबूत, अधिक समावेशी भारत के निर्माण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है, जहां विविधता का जश्न मनाया जाता है, और एकता हमारी ताकत है।

कार्यक्रम का समापन मिठाइयों के वितरण और स्कूल के सांस्कृतिक समन्वयक द्वारा धन्यवाद प्रस्ताव के साथ हुआ, जिसमें कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाने वाले सभी लोगों के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया गया।

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 IIT Kharagpur Celebrates 78th Independence Day with Patriotic Fervor

Inspiring the Nation’s Future: Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 IIT Kharagpur celebrated the 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotism. The entire school gathered to honor the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and to instill the spirit of nationalism among the students and staff members.

The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Principal Rikisha Bhaumik, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and National Song. The theme for this year’s Independence Day, ‘Viksit Bharat’, resonated deeply throughout the event, inspiring everyone to contribute towards the nation’s progress and development. Principal madam then led all attendees in a pledge to uphold the integrity of our nation and actively contribute to its growth. The event was graced by the presence of parents, who joined as an enthusiastic audience. The program also included a heartfelt recitation that highlighted the essence of freedom and unity, further enriching the celebration.

Principal Rikisha Bhaumik addressed the gathering, emphasizing the significance of this day and urging the students to imbibe the values of freedom, unity, and responsibility. She stated, “Independence Day is not just a celebration of our freedom but a reminder of the responsibilities that come with it. As future leaders of this great nation, you must uphold the principles of integrity, hard work, and dedication in every sphere of life. Let us pledge today to contribute towards building a better and stronger India.”

The cultural program that followed included patriotic songs, dances, and skits performed by students, each highlighting the rich heritage and diversity of India. The performances were met with loud applause and filled the atmosphere with a sense of pride and unity.

The message conveyed by the school was clear: Every student and teacher at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 IIT Kharagpur is committed to building a stronger, more inclusive India, where diversity is celebrated, and unity is our strength.

The event concluded with the distribution of sweets and a vote of thanks by the school’s cultural coordinator, expressing gratitude to all who made the event a success. The celebration was a fitting tribute to the nation’s journey towards freedom and progress, leaving everyone inspired to contribute to the country’s growth.

This celebration not only honored the memory of our freedom fighters but also inspired the young minds of today to contribute positively to the future of our country.

SDO  yogesh Ashok Rao patil hoisted flag on kgp sdo office. West Bengal Progressive  law clerk association Kharagpur  president  Ganesh Chandra Kharat secatory partho mondal & law clerks group were present on the occasion.

Kharagpur Town Youth Congress Celebrate 77th Independence Day at Gyan Singh Bhawan Gole Bazar kharagpur

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY CELEBRATES 78^th INDEPENDENCE DAY

Kolkata, 16^th August, 2024:

The 78^th Independence Day was celebrated at South Eastern Railway Headquarters, Garden Reach with due solemnity. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the ceremonial parade presented by the contingents of Railway Protection Force, Civil Defence, St. John Ambulance Brigade and Bharat Scouts & Guides. On the Independence Day, the General Manager conveyed his greetings to all.

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Highlighting the achievements of SER in recent times, General Manager said that South Eastern Railway, popularly known as the Blue Chip Railway, is among the top freight loading zones of Indian Railways. in 2023-24, S E Railway loaded 211.6 million tonnes of freight which is 4.44% more than the previous year.  During the period from April to July 2024, SER achieved a commendable loading of 70.32 million tonnes of freight which is about 5.32% higher than the corresponding period of 2023-24. General Manager added that in order to increase operational capacity, 155 km of doubling/3rd line work has been completed so far this year.

General Manager stated that with a view to provide more amenities to the passengers, 20 lifts and 10 escalators have been commissioned at various stations during the current financial year.  Moreover, to ensure safety and convenience of the passengers, the work of 39 Foot Over Bridges have been completed this year so far. These apart, raising of height at 36 platforms and increase in length of 34 platforms have been completed and 87 platform sheds have been constructed at different stations.  During the current financial year, 485 special trains have been run to clear the extra rush of the passengers.

Safety of passengers is of paramount importance and as a major step towards free from level crossing, SER has completed the construction work of 6 Road Over Bridges. Moreover, 17 level crossings have been eliminated in the last financial year and upto July, 2024.

5 pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains have been introduced in financial year 2023-24,. He added that 72 stations of SER are being developed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and 108 stalls and 48 trolleys have been made operational at different stations of South Eastern Railway under “One Station One Product” scheme.

Mentioning the special efforts of RPF, General Manager stated that this year under “Operation Nanhe Farishtey”, total 982 children have been rescued from train and station premises and handed over to Child Line or their family members.  RPF personnel of South Eastern Railway in “Operation Jeevan Raksha”, saved the precious lives of 63 passengers by risking their own lives.

General Manager stated that SER celebrated “Har Ghar Tiranga” to commemorate the Independence Day. All employees of SER were associated with the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign. General Manager appealed to the employees to join hands to work for the progress of the Nation.

A cultural programme on patriotic theme was organised on the occasion. The programme was presented by the SER Headquarters Cultural Team and members of SER Bharat Scouts and Guides. Independence Day was also celebrated at the Divisional Offices at Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.

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Photo Caption:

1. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 78^th Independence Day Celebrations at SER Headquarters, Garden Reach.

2. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway Inspecting the Parade on the occasion of 78^th Independence Day celebrations at SER Headquarters, Garden Reach.

Kharagpur Town Youth Congress Celebrate 77th Independence Day at Gyan Singh Bhawan Gole Bazar kharagpur

The President of India has appointed Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi as the Prime Minister of India. Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has appointed the following as members of the Council of Ministers:-

Cabinet Ministers

1. Shri Raj Nath Singh
2. Shri Amit Shah
3. Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari
4. Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda
5. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
6. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
7. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
8. Shri Manohar Lal
9. Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy
10. Shri Piyush Goyal
11. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
12. Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi
13. Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh
14. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
15. Dr. Virendra Kumar
16. Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu
17. Shri Pralhad Joshi
18. Shri Jual Oram
19. Shri Giriraj Singh
20. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
21. Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
22. Shri Bhupender Yadav
23. Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
24. Smt. Annpurna Devi
25. Shri Kiren Rijiju
26. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
27. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
28. Shri G. Kishan Reddy
29. Shri Chirag Paswan
30. Shri C R Patil

Ministers of State (Independent Charge)

1. Rao Inderjit Singh
2. Dr. Jitendra Singh
3. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
4. Shri Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao
5. Shri Jayant Chaudhary

Ministers of State 

1. Shri Jitin Prasada
2. Shri Shripad Yesso Naik
3. Shri Pankaj Chaudhary
4. Shri Krishan Pal
5. Shri Ramdas Athawale
6. Shri Ram Nath Thakur
7. Shri Nityanand Rai
8. Smt. Anupriya Patel
9. Shri V. Somanna
10. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
11. Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel
12. Sushri Sobha Karandlaje
13. Shri Kirtivardhan Singh
14. Shri B. L. Verma
15. Shri Shantanu Thakur
16. Shri Suresh Gopi
17. Dr. L. Murugan
18. Shri Ajay Tamta
19. Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar
20. Shri Kamlesh Paswan
21. Shri Bhagirath Choudhary
22. Shri Satish Chandra Dubey
23. Shri Sanjay Seth
24. Shri Ravneet Singh 
25. Shri Durgadas Uikey
26. Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse
27. Shri Sukanta Majumdar
28. Smt. Savitri Thakur
29. Shri Tokhan Sahu
30. Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary
31. Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma
32. Shri Harsh Malhotra
33. Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya
34. Shri Murlidhar Mohol
35. Shri George Kurian
36. Shri Pabitra Margherita

2. The President administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the above Members of the Council of Ministers at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, today (09.06.2024).

खड़गपुर के एसडीओ योगेश अशोक राव पाटिल  व डीआराएम के.आर. चौधरी ने गणतंत्र दिवस के अवसर पर फहराय झंडा फहराया।योगेश अशोक राव एसडीओ ने ट्रैफिक मैदान व डीआराएम के.आर. चौधरी ने सेरसा स्टेडियम में ध्वज फहराया व बैंड की सलामी ली।

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY CELEBRATES 75^th REPUBLIC DAY

The 75^th Republic Day was celebrated at South Eastern Railway’s Headquarters, Garden Reach with great enthusiasm today. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the ceremonial parade presented by the contingents of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Civil Defence, St John Ambulance and South Eastern Railway Bharat Scouts & Guides.

Highlighting the achievements of SER in recent times, General Manager said that South Eastern Railway, popularly known as the Blue Chip Railway, is among the top three highest freight loading zones of Indian Railways. During the period from April to December 2023, SER achieved a commendable loading of 154 million tonnes of freight which is about 3.4% higher than the corresponding period of 2022-23. General Manager added that in order to increase operational capacity, 68 km of doubling / 3rd line work has been completed so far this year.

General Manager stated that with a view to provide more amenities to the passengers, 16 lifts and 01 escalator have been commissioned at various stations during the current financial year.  Moreover, to ensure safety and convenience of the passengers, the work of 19 Foot Over Bridges have been completed this year so far. These apart, 14 platforms at 9 stations have been raised and 18 bays platform shelters have been provided at 10 stations.  During the current financial year, 32 special trains have been run to clear the extra rush of the passengers. During the current financial year upto December 23, 9 pairs of trains including 4 pairs of Vande Bharat Express have been started. He added that 70 stations of SER are being developed under Amrit Bharat Scheme and 47 stalls have been made operational at 45 stations of South Eastern Railway under One Station One Product scheme.

Mentioning the special efforts of RPF, General Manager sated that this year under “Operation Nanhe Farishtey and Dignity” total 295 minor boys, 231 minor girls have been rescued from train and station premises and handed over to Child Line or their family members.  RPF personnel of South Eastern Railway in “Operation Jeevan Raksha” saved the precious lives of 22 male and 15 female passengers by risking their own lives.

A cultural programme on patriotic theme was organised on the occasion. The programme was presented by the Personnel Department and members of SER Bharat Scouts and Guides. A special Dog Show by RPF Dog Squad was also organised on the occasion. Republic Day was also celebrated at the Divisional Offices at Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.