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- India.com
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, emphasised the need to develop indigenous fighter jet engines in India. He described it as a big step towards self-reliance in the defence sector, adding that India will have to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers and further accelerate its efforts in defence manufacturing. He also pointed out that the engine for 'Made in India' fighter jets should also be completely indigenous. What did PM Modi emphasise in his Independence Day address? PM Modi said that things made from the sweat and soil of the citizens of India strengthen India's self-reliance. He appealed to small traders to put up a board of indigenous goods at their shops and give priority to products made in the country. He said, 'We will use indigenous goods not out of compulsion, but with strength. This should be our mantra.' What areas did PM Modi focus on? The Prime Minister said that in today's IT era, the power of data and cybersecurity is very important. He emphasised the need to develop technologies like operating systems, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in India. Along with this, talking about the coming electric vehicle era, he said that all the things required for EV batteries, solar panels and EV infrastructure should be made in India itself. He said that the youth of the country can play a leading role in innovation and production in all these areas. India to manufacture 24 LCAs in a year Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has started its third Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) production line at Nashik. This production line is the first LCA manufacturing facility outside Bengaluru, which is a very important step from a strategic point of view. Bengaluru already has two LCA production lines, with a combined annual capacity of 16 aircraft. Now with Nashik's additional annual capacity of 8 aircraft, India will be able to manufacture a total of 24 LCAs in a year.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- The Hindu
CESC celebrates Independence Day by honouring top-performing employees, launching POS facility in Mysuru
The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) celebrated the 79th Independence Day in a meaningful way by honouring employees who have contributed to the corporation's progress, recognising officers and staff for their exemplary work, and launching a Point-of-Sale (POS) facility to benefit customers. At the Independence Day celebrations held at the corporation's head office in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage here on Friday, CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju hoisted the national flag. On the occasion, junior engineers and powermen/linemen who meticulously maintained power lines in the five districts under CESC's jurisdiction, junior and assistant engineers who effectively implemented the Kusum-C scheme, and officers from the tax division and MT section who legally fought to prevent excess GST collection, were honoured with silver medals and certificates of appreciation. CESC Technical Director D.J. Divakar, Chief Financial Officer G. Renuka, General Manager of Administration and HR B.R. Roopa, Chief General Manager of Internal Audit Lingarajamma, CESC Vigilance Inspector Ramkumar, and Vijayalakshmi were present. CESC introduced a POS payment facility to simplify electricity bill collection. On the occasion of Independence Day, the CESC Managing Director launched the bill collection scheme through POS machines. The POS initiative will offer greater convenience to customers, enabling them to pay their electricity bills using debit cards, credit cards, UPI QR codes, or cash. Payments can be made at customers' doorsteps or at CESC cash counters. Launched with the cooperation of Canara Bank, the project has seen the bank provide 500 POS machines free of cost to CESC, along with training on their usage. 'This scheme will make bill collection easier, improve operational efficiency, and support the Digital India mission by providing customers with multiple payment options,' the CESC said. Canara Bank Chief Manager Chandan Kumar, Mysuru Zonal General Manager S. Rajashekhar, PaySwift Cluster Manager Srinivas Murthy, and CESC Communications Manager Naresh Babu were present.
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh targets 15% growth, poverty-free State under ‘Swarna Andhra 2047': Minister
Andhra Pradesh is aiming for 15% economic growth and the eradication of poverty under the 'Swarna Andhra 2047' mission, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said at the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday. He said Vision Action Plan Units have been set up at district and constituency levels and 52,000 Margadarsies appointed under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's P4 programme to support anti-poverty initiatives. In agriculture, 18,253 quintals of black barley were procured from 883 farmers, ₹161 crore credited to 2.4 lakh PM-Kisan beneficiaries, and 82,000 acres brought under natural farming. The district attracted ₹4,735 crore in large industries and ₹1,608 crore in MSMEs, creating over 1.4 lakh jobs. He also noted welfare schemes such as Thalliki Vandhanam, free LPG under Deepam 2, Anna Canteens, and the Stree Shakti scheme providing free bus travel for women from August 15. Infrastructure works worth ₹1,200 crore are under way, along with tourism projects, new roads, bridges, and skill hubs. District Collector P. Arun Babu, SP Kanchi Srinivasa Rao and other officials attended the event.
