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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi slams RJD, TMC on scams & infiltration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his political attack at a rally in Bihar 's Motihari, targeting the RJD over the "land-for-jobs" scam involving Lalu Prasad and his family, and asserting that only the NDA can deliver clean governance and opportunities. In West Bengal's Durgapur, Modi turned the heat on the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of appeasement and vote-bank politics by aiding infiltrators from Bangladesh, and warned that Bengal's identity and national security were at stake. At Motihari, the prime minister gave the slogan "Banayenge Naya Bihar, Phir ek baar NDA sarkar", emphasising that Rs 1 Lakh Crore has been allocated to creating jobs and the backward, Dalit and tribals of Bihar will be among the major beneficiaries. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA others Technology Leadership Product Management MBA Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Data Science PGDM Operations Management Others Artificial Intelligence Degree Healthcare Public Policy Finance Data Science Design Thinking Project Management Data Analytics Management healthcare CXO Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Modi stated that his government has approved a major scheme worth Rs 1 lakh Crore for supporting first-time job seekers. Under this scheme which will kick off from August 1, youth receiving their first appointment in a private company will be granted ₹15,000 by the Centre. He also mentioned the Mudra scheme for promoting self-employment and said in the past two months, lakhs of loans have been disbursed in Bihar under it. The prime minister underlined that naxalism- which had affected districts like Champaran, Aurangabad, Gaya and Jamui- has been considerably weakened and will end soon. He said the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana under which 100 most backward districts in terms of agriculture will be identified and provided support is also going to benefit the weaker sections. Live Events "During the earlier dispensation, they would get your land allotted in their name in lieu of giving government jobs. That was Bihar under the lantern (RJD symbol), today's Bihar is shining under a new light," Modi said. At the Durgapur rally, the prime minister lashed out at the TMC government, alleging it is assisting infiltration from Bangladesh for its "appeasement politics". "In West Bengal, Trinamool, for its self-interest, is putting Bengali identity at stake. Infiltration has increased, with a forged documents ecosystem developed by TMC. Bengal and the country's safety and security are at stake. For appeasement politics, Trinamool is crossing all limits. For BJP , Bengal's 'asmita' (identity) is of prime importance," PM stressed. "Those who are not citizens of India and have come to India through infiltration, all legal actions will be taken as per the Constitution. No conspiracy will be allowed against Bengal," Modi noted. The PM said that Trinamool has created a complete ecosystem of infiltrators with forged identity cards. "All actions will be taken against the infiltrators, with fake Identity cards, as per the Constitution of India," Modi said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Dhami hails Union Cabinet's approval for Green Energy Mission, Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana
CM Pushkar Dhami (left), PM Narendra Modi (ANI) DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday welcomed the union cabinet's approval of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and the Green Energy Mission, worth Rs 24000 crore and Rs 27000 crore respectively. In a post shared on his official handle on X, CM Dhami lauded the centre's move, describing it as a "proof of the government's commitment" to the welfare of villages, farmers, and the poor under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi . "Dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under your able leadership, heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the union cabinet for approving Rs 24 thousand crore for the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and Rs 27 thousand crore for the Green Energy Mission", Dhami's 'X' post read. He noted that the decision will strengthen the country's farmers' economy and set a strong example in a step towards India's sustainable development. "This decision is proof of the government's commitment to the welfare of villages, the poor, and farmers. This decision will not only strengthen the economy of the country's food providers but also set a strong example for India in the direction of sustainable development with the balanced use of natural resources", the 'X' post added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-chaired CCEA, in a meeting on Wednesday, granted enhanced autonomy to Maharatna company NTPC to make investments of up to Rs 20,000 crore for renewable energy capacity addition, against the current limit of Rs 7,500 crore, to achieve a 60 GW capacity by 2032. The enhanced delegation given to NTPC and its subsidiary NGEL will facilitate the accelerated development of renewable projects in the country. This move will also play a vital role in strengthening power infrastructure and ensuring investment in providing reliable, round-the-clock electricity access across the nation. Renewable energy projects will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local people at the construction stage, as well as during the operations and maintenance stage. "This shall provide boost to local suppliers, local enterprises/ MSMEs and shall encourage the entrepreneurship opportunities within the country besides promoting employment and socio-economic development of the country," said an official release after meeting of cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA).
