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The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tripura signs MoU with the IIM to provide advanced training to Panchayat officials
Tripura government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute Of Management–Shillong (IIM–Shillong) to provide advanced training to Panchayat officials of the State. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha during the National Panchayat Day celebrations here on Saturday. Mr. Saha acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Panchayats in delivering effective rural governance which has been recognised through national awards. He highlighted Tripura's success in various parameters including in the winning of seven National Panchayat Awards last year. He further underlined that Tripura has set an example for the rest of the country in terms of empowering the three-tier Panchayat system. He said the Panchayat department of the State government is committed to implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat aimed at developing rural India. As part of the National Panchayat Day celebrations, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new smart office and video conference office, declared all Panchayats in the State as disability-friendly, introduced a newsletter called 'Gram Srijan' and unveiled the annual report of the Panchayat Department. He also presented certificates of appreciation to various Panchayats and Panchayat officials for their exceptional work in areas such as climate protection, self-reliance, e-governance and special initiatives.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi launches over Rs 13,480 cr development projects in Bihar's Madhubani
Live Events Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani on Prime Minister is participating in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day and presented National Panchayat Awards, recognising and incentivising best-performing Panchayats on the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant with a 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 the efficiency of bulk LPG power infrastructure in the region, PM Modi 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 boost rail connectivity across the nation, the 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 also inaugurated the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two 2-lane Rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He dedicated the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. These projects will improve connectivity and lead to the overall socio-economic development of the handed over keys to some beneficiaries, marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Prime Minister also distributed benefits of around Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh SHGs from Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM).PM Modi also 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.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
In first public address after Pahalgam attack, PM Modi observes two-minute silence for victims
Madhubani: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making his first public address in Bihar, after the dastardly terror attacks in J&K's Pahalgam, observed a two-minute silence for the victims and paid tributes to them. PM Modi said that the nation is united in expressing grief for the victims, who lost lives in the cowardly act of terror. He called on the public to observe a moment of silence for the lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, on Tuesday. 'Before I begin my speech, I would like to request all of you to observe a moment of silence, to pay tribute to the families we lost in terror attacks on April 22,' PM Modi said. PM Modi said this while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Madhubani district, to mark National Panchayati Raj Day and launch an array of development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore. "Today, on Panchayati Raj Day, the entire nation is connected with Bihar and Mithila. Several developmental projects worth thousands of crores, including in electricity and railways, have been inaugurated here," PM Modi said. Drawing a historical parallel, he added, "Bihar is the land where Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi) began his Satyagraha. His belief was clear: India's development lies in the development of its villages. This is the essence of Panchayati Raj." Highlighting achievements in rural governance, the Prime Minister said over 2 lakh Panchayats have been connected to the internet in the past decade, enabling digital access to essential documents such as birth and death certificates and property records. "After several decades of independence, India has seen the construction of a new Parliament building, and many villages have received new Panchayat buildings as well. The government prioritized the allocation of appropriate funds to the Panchayats. In the last ten years, over Rs 2 lakh crore have been allocated to the Panchayats, which has been used for the development of villages," he said. PM Modi also emphasised the digitalisation of land records to resolve long-standing land disputes at the village level. At the event, the Prime Minister presented the National Panchayat Awards to the best-performing Panchayats across the country. He laid the foundation stone of a Rs 340 crore LPG bottling plant in Hathua, Gopalganj, to improve regional gas distribution. In the power sector, he launched new projects worth Rs 1,170 crore and inaugurated existing ones under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme worth over Rs 5,030 crore. Rail connectivity received a significant boost with the flagging off of the Amrit Bharat Express between Saharsa and Mumbai and the launch of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna. New train services between Pipra-Saharsa and Saharsa-Samastipur were also inaugurated. Other rail projects included the dedication of the Khagaria-Alauli line, the inauguration of Supaul-Pipra and Hasanpur-Bithan lines, and two new rail overbridges at Chapra and Bagaha. Further, PM Modi distributed Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Bihar under the DAY-NRLM scheme. Under PMAY-Gramin, he handed over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries, released instalments for 10 lakh beneficiaries nationwide, and marked Grih Pravesh for 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U homes in Bihar. This mega event comes against the backdrop of the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
PM Modi to visit Bihar today; to inaugurate key projects worth ₹13,480 cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar today, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore. The Prime Minister will also participate in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day and address a gathering in Madhubani, Bihar. According to an official release, the Prime Minister will reach Madhubani at around 11.45 am. Prime Minister Modi will participate in the National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Madhubani, Bihar. He will also present National Panchayat Awards, recognizing and incentivizing best-performing Panchayats on the occasion. The Prime Minister will lay 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, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 1,170 crore and also inaugurate multiple projects worth over Rs 5,030 crore in the power sector in Bihar under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. To boost rail connectivity across the nation, Prime Minister will flag 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 will also inaugurate the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two 2-lane Rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He will dedicate to the nation the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. These projects will improve connectivity and lead to overall socio-economic development of the region. The Prime Minister will distribute 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). PM Modi will also hand over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of PMAY-Gramin and release instalments to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the country. He will hand over keys to some beneficiaries marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Bihar. Speaking to ANI, Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity Department said that the second rake of the indigenous Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is set to be deployed on the Jaynagar-Patna route after PM Modi's inaugural. "...Till now, two rakes of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail have been made in the country. The first train set was operated between Bhuj and Ahmedabad, and now the second train set is ready. It has been decided that it will be operated between Jaynagar and Patna... This is a fully AC train... This train has 18 coaches and has a seating capacity of more than 2,000 people. There will be no need for the reservation in this..." Kumar said. Meanwhile, in the wake of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, security has been significantly tightened across Bihar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar issued an order regarding the security arrangements in the state, particularly focused on the India-Nepal border. "On April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists carried out indiscriminate firing, killing 26 tourists and injuring a large number of others. It is being reported and broadcast in the media that the attack was executed after identifying the victims as belonging to a particular community," the order stated. "The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to visit Darbhanga and Madhubani on April 24, 2025. In the past, sleeper cells of separatist and terrorist groups have been active in Darbhanga, Madhubani, and surrounding areas, and their involvement in nationally significant incidents has also been established. The presence of sleeper cells of terrorist groups with a separatist background cannot be ruled out in the border districts of the state," it added. The order further stated that all "terrorist groups and sleeper cell members" should be kept under close and continuous surveillance. "All necessary preventive and security measures should be taken. To control the activities of anti-social elements and terrorist groups, intensive vehicle checking should begin immediately, and surveillance should be maintained at crowded public places, bus stands, railway stations, malls, and religious places. The Senior Superintendent of Police / Superintendent of Police of the district must remain actively involved and carry out preventive and security-related actions," the DGP said in an order. "Extra vigilance must be exercised at the India-Nepal border. Intensive checking should be conducted in coordination with the armed forces' border outposts. Thorough checking should also be conducted on roads leading to the India-Nepal border," it stated.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
PM Modi in Bihar tomorrow, to launch development projects worth Rs 13,480 crore
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar's Madhubani district on Thursday to mark National Panchayati Raj Day. During his visit, he will address a massive rally and launch a slew of development projects collectively worth over Rs 13,480 crore, aiming to give a major push to infrastructure, connectivity, and rural development in Bihar. As per the official itinerary, PM Modi will arrive in Madhubani around 11:45 a.m., where he will attend the National Panchayati Raj Day programme and present the National Panchayat Awards, recognising the best-performing panchayats from across the country. He will lay the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant at Hathua in Gopalganj worth Rs 340 crore, enhancing the LPG supply chain in the region. In the power sector, PM Modi will lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,170 crore and inaugurate existing ones worth over Rs 5,030 crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. In a significant boost to rail connectivity, he will flag off the Amrit Bharat Express between Saharsa and Mumbai and launch the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate new train services between Pipra-Saharsa and Saharsa-Samastipur, dedicate the Khagaria-Alauli rail line to the nation, inaugurate the Supaul-Pipra and Hasanpur-Bithan rail lines and open two new rail overbridges at Chapra and Bagaha. PM Modi will also distribute Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Bihar under the DAY-NRLM scheme. Under PMAY-Gramin, he will hand over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries, release instalments to 10 lakh beneficiaries nationwide, and celebrate Grih Pravesh for 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U homes in Bihar. This mega event comes ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections and is expected to bolster the BJP's outreach in the state. JDU MP and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh confirmed that all administrative preparations have been completed for the event at Bhairavastan in Jhanjharpur, and top BJP leaders have started arriving in North Bihar. He also condemned the Pahalgam terror incident and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
