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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Historic steps taken to make youth self-reliant and capable': Uttarakhand CM Dhami applauds PM Modi on 11 years of NDA
on Friday applauded prime minister on the completion of 11 years of the NDA government and stated that steps had been taken to make the youth self-reliant and capable. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that several youth employment schemes had helped people become job creators and brought the country to the global stage under the leadership of the PM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In the last 11 years, under the leadership of the respected prime minister Shri@narendramodiji, historic steps have been taken to make the youth self-reliant and capable. Schemes like Startup India, , Skill India, National Education Policy and have not only provided employment opportunities to the youth but have also moved them forward in the direction of becoming job creators. Today, the youth of India is making its mark not only in the country but also on the global stage, so the credit for this goes to the visionary thinking of the Honourable prime minister," Dhami wrote in a post. Further, he wrote that the Uttarakhand government had helped the youth become self-reliant by recruiting them under several schemes and government jobs. "Following the footsteps of the Central Government, our government has done unprecedented work towards youth welfare. Record number of recruitments in government jobs and various schemes like Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana, Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme have paved the way for the youth of the state to become self-reliant," the post further read. Earlier in the day, the PM, highlighting the continuous efforts of his government to empower youth, said that it was a matter of "great" happiness that the youth were playing a leading role in nation-building. In a post on X, the prime minister said that with the new education policy and focus on skill development and start-ups, the youth of the country have become important partners in the resolution of 'Developed India'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In the last 11 years, our government has made continuous efforts to empower the youth. With the new education policy and focus on skill development and start-ups, our youth have become important partners in the resolution of 'Developed India'. It is a matter of great happiness for us that today the youth of the country is playing a leading role in nation building," 's post on X read. The year 2025 marks 11 years of prime minister Narendra Modi's government. The centre, on this occasion, released an ebook highlighting its achievements over the last 11 years.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Kichan, Menar in Rajasthan get Ramsar tags
The Union environment ministry announced on Wednesday that two new wetlands — Kichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur — from Rajasthan have been designated as Ramsar sites, taking up the list of such wetlands in India to 91. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. Commenting on the development, PM Modi said on X, 'Great news! India's strides in environmental conservation are happening with great vigour and are powered by public participation.' 'The achievement is yet another testament to the fact that PM Shri @narendramodi ji's focus on environmental conservation is successfully helping India build a greener tomorrow,' Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav wrote on X. HT had reported on May 19 that in Rajasthan, a small village, less than 50 km off Udaipur, has emerged as a biodiversity hotspot with sightings of several threatened and near-threatened bird species over the last few years. These sightings and community-driven conservation efforts have bestowed Menar with the moniker of 'bird village'. Recent sightings include species such as cinereous vulture, long-billed vulture, Himalayan griffon vulture and Egyptian vulture in the grasslands, besides Asian wooly-necked stork, ferruginous pochard, Dalmatian pelican, and black-tailed godwit in the Menar wetlands. India has the largest number of Ramsar wetlands in Asia, according to the ministry. Under the Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty for conservation of wetlands, contracting parties are expected to identify and place suitable wetlands onto the List of Wetlands of International Importance, or the Ramsar List.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ramsar tag for Khichan in Phalodi, Menar in Udaipur
1 2 Jaipur/Udaipur: Two wetlands in Rajasthan—Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur—were declared Ramsar Sites, raising India's total count to 91. With the addition of these wetlands, Rajasthan now has four Ramsar sites, including Sambhar Salt Lake and Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur. India has the highest number of such Wetlands in Asia. The announcement came on the eve of World Environment Day 2025, reinforcing Rajasthan's commitment to preserving its natural ecosystems. Menar, often called the 'Bird Village,' is celebrated for its community-driven conservation success, while Khichan is renowned for hosting thousands of migratory Demoiselle cranes each year, attracting birdwatchers nationwide. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the development on X, saying, "Great news! India's strides in environmental conservation are happening with great vigour and are powered by public participation." Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change minister Bhupender Yadav announced the addition of Menar and Khichan on X. He said, "Tally 91! On the eve of Environment Day, India welcomes two new entrants to the list of Wetlands of International Importance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viva a melhor experiência de estudo no exterior (Inscreva-se agora) Study Abroad Saiba Mais Undo The latest Ramsar sites in India are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This addition is a testament to PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision, driving India towards a greener tomorrow. Congratulations to India, especially the people of Rajasthan!" Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma conveyed his pride at the announcement too. "A proud moment for Rajasthan! On the eve of Environment Day, Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) join the prestigious Ramsar list, taking India's tally to 91. Grateful to PM Shri @narendramodi ji for his visionary leadership in environmental conservation and to Union Environment Minister Shri @byadavbjp ji for his dedicated efforts," he said on X. In 2023, the State Wetland Authority recommended Khichan and Menar, along with three other sites in Rajasthan, for Ramsar designation. Their inclusion reaffirms India's ongoing efforts to protect its diverse wetland ecosystems. The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, provides a global framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. India became a signatory in 1982. A forest official said, "The Ramsar status not only enhances the ecological significance of these wetlands but also brings international support for their sustainable management and protection. "
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Business Standard
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt approves ₹81,735 crore additional tax devolution to states
The government has approved an additional instalment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to the state governments, which will be released on 2 June 2025, a finance ministry statement said on Friday. This release is in addition to the regular monthly instalment of tax devolution of Rs 81,735 crore, which is scheduled for release on 10 June 2025. The finance ministry said that the additional instalment of devolution will enable the states to accelerate their capital spending, finance development and welfare-related expenditure, and make available resources for priority projects and schemes of the states. 'The additional instalment of devolution to states is in line with the principle of cooperative federalism and the aim of becoming 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, which can be realised through 'Viksit States' as envisioned by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi,' the finance ministry said in a post on the social media platform X.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre okays additional instalment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to the state govts
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Centre on Friday said that it has approved an additional instalment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to the state governments, which will be released on June 2, 2025."The additional instalment of devolution to States is in line with the principle of co-operative federalism and the aim of becoming 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, which can be realized through 'Viksit States' as envisioned by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi," said the Finance Minister in its Finance Ministry added that the additional instalment of devolution will enable the States to speed up their capital spending, finance their development and welfare-related expenditure and also make available resources for priority projects/schemes of the States.
