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NDTV
5 days ago
- General
- NDTV
" Jan-Jan Sakshar": Goa Declared Fully Literate State On Statehood Day
Panaji: In a landmark achievement, Goa declared itself a fully literate State on Friday, becoming a beacon of inspiration for the rest of the country, officials said. This landmark announcement was made on the occasion of the 39th Goa Statehood Day and marks a significant milestone in the state's journey toward inclusive and quality education. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, "Our sustained collective efforts to strengthen the education sector with New Advancements, NEP 2020, have yielded the result." With the motto "Jan-Jan Sakshar", the initiative was instrumental in bringing lifelong learning to every citizen aged 15 years and above, by mobilising a vast network of volunteers that included retired teachers, NSS units, students from teacher training colleges, and field-level education professionals. The literacy campaign began with the identification of 2,981 non-literate learners across the twelve talukas of Goa. These learners were trained through schools and supported by Resource Adult Trainee Coordinators (RATCs), alongside a dedicated team of educators and student volunteers. To support effective adult education, the state introduced ULLAS primers in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, and English. These multilingual materials emphasised not just reading and numeracy, but also financial literacy and essential life skills. Goa's achievement of 100 per cent literacy is a testament to what is possible through sustained effort, collaboration, and a strong vision. More than a statistical milestone, it symbolises social transformation, empowerment, and opportunity for every Goan. As the state celebrates this remarkable feat, it also looks ahead to a future where lifelong learning becomes a way of life, where no one is left behind. Education continues to be the foundation of an inclusive and progressive society. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed officers and sailors onboard India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, and declared that "Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism. "Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism, and if Pakistan resorts to anything evil or unethical, it will, this time, face the firepower and ire of the Indian Navy," said the Defence Minister. Commending the Indian Navy's "silent service" during Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh stated that the mighty Carrier Battle Group ensured that the Pakistani Navy did not venture out, or else it would have faced the consequences. He sent a clear message to Pakistan that if it tries to cast an evil eye, the opening of New Delhi's response will be at the hands of the Indian Navy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh demands that Pakistan hand over Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar - The Economic Times Video
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, currently deployed in the Arabian Sea. The visit came weeks after the Indian Navy's strategic Carrier Battle Group, led by INS Vikrant, played a decisive role during Operation his visit, Singh reviewed operational outcomes of the mission and interacted with naval personnel who were part of the deployment. His visit is seen as a morale booster for the forces, following Operation Sindoor's success in exerting pressure on Pakistan to de-escalate tensions.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan should hand over Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed to India: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, currently deployed in the Arabian Sea. The visit came weeks after the Indian Navy's strategic Carrier Battle Group, led by INS Vikrant, played a decisive role during Operation his visit, Singh reviewed operational outcomes of the mission and interacted with naval personnel who were part of the deployment. His visit is seen as a morale booster for the forces, following Operation Sindoor's success in exerting pressure on Pakistan to de-escalate tensions. Show more Show less
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Rajnath Singh boards INS Vikrant days after Navy boxed Pak during Op Sindoor
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, currently deployed in the Arabian Sea. The visit came weeks after the Indian Navy's strategic Carrier Battle Group, led by INS Vikrant, played a decisive role during Operation his visit, Singh reviewed operational outcomes of the mission and interacted with naval personnel who were part of the deployment. His visit is seen as a morale booster for the forces, following Operation Sindoor's success in exerting pressure on Pakistan to de-escalate sources said that INS Vikrant's deployment acted as a strategic deterrent and sent a strong message to the adversary. The battle group's presence in the northern Arabian Sea, comprising 8 to 10 warships including destroyers and stealth guided missile frigates, reportedly influenced Pakistan's decision to seek a ceasefire. Pakistani naval forces remained docked at the Karachi Naval Base during the recent military conflict, avoiding direct confrontation. Sources told India Today TV that the deployment included seven destroyers equipped with BrahMos missiles, Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM), and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes, capable of engaging surface, aerial, and underwater Sindoor was launched amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours earlier this month in response to the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu Indian Navy's forward positioning of the Carrier Battle Group, with MiG-29K fighter jets embarked aboard INS Vikrant, demonstrated India's readiness to escalate if provoked — not just at sea, but against coastal assets as by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022, INS Vikrant stands as a symbol of India's growing maritime 45,000-tonne warship, built at a cost of approximately Rs 20,000 crore, was designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited. With an indigenous content of 76 per cent, INS Vikrant represents a massive leap in India's self-reliance in defence Watch
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Report: INS Vikrant Led Massive Naval Push Toward Karachi Amid Op Sindoor
/ May 14, 2025, 02:41PM IST According to a report by India Today, the Indian Navy deployed 36 naval assets—including INS Vikrant, submarines, destroyers, and missile boats—toward Karachi during Operation Sindoor. The Carrier Battle Group, backed by stealth frigates and underwater platforms, was among India's largest non-exercise maritime deployments in recent years. Though not officially confirmed, Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod hinted at the strategic message this maneuver sent to Pakistan. Watch
