Driving the Road Infrastructure to new heights
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed his Ministry to achieve the target set for road construction to fulfil the ambitions of New India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The NDA government has continued to perform and better its records in the road sector. It is evident from […]
To save environment, India offers ‘Panchamrit,’ to the world
The wide-ranging set of decisions, resolutions and statements that constitute the outcome of COP26 is the fruit of intense negotiations over many weeks, strenuous formal and informal work over many months, and constant engagement both in-person and virtually for nearly two years. India represents 17% of the global population, its historical cumulative emissions are only […]
A Historic Vaccination Drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a ‘decisive point’ in India’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of vaccine doses administered across the country crossed the 100-crore mark on October 21, 2021. The remarkable achievement of a billion vaccinations was achieved in over nine months, is reflects stupendous teamwork in the government and all […]
The unsung heroes of India
India, no doubt, has been the land of selfless individuals who have helped build a society that is critical for nation-building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi realised their importance and ensured that their work was recognised. The nomination process for Padma awards was opened to the public, thereby making it a people’s movement. As a result, […]
Mission Covid Suraksha
As on June 30, 2021, India’s cumulative Covid vaccination coverage exceeded 33.54 crore. The government aims to cover 250 million “priority people” by the end of July but experts feel the pace of vaccination has been slow and needs to be accelerated. With the first dose given to a health worker at AIIMS Delhi, India […]
In Recognition of extraordinary talent
The Padma awards recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. It is given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). We profile five lesser-known awardees this year PADMA SHRI – […]
The US has emerged as India’s top bilateral trade partner
Replace China, as the business ties with the US improve India-U.S. bilateral relations have developed into a “global strategic partnership” based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues. During Prime Minister’s visit to the US in September 2014, the two sides set a target to increase bilateral […]