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Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Petition Submitted to Ensure Smooth Implementation of PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Jogulamba Gadwal
Gadwal: Former district BJP president Ramachandra Reddy today submitted a formal petition to District Industrial General Manager Ramalingeshwar Goud, urging effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana in Jogulamba Gadwal district headquarters. The petition highlighted several challenges being faced by beneficiaries of the scheme in the district. Under the central government's Vishwakarma Yojana, various traditional artisans and craftsmen have registered online in Jogulamba Gadwal district. Some beneficiaries have even received training certificates. However, many are encountering severe difficulties in accessing financial assistance from banks, which is a crucial component of the scheme. In addition, complaints have emerged from several mandals where village secretaries are reportedly not assisting applicants properly, often stating that they have not received login access. This lack of administrative support is causing delays and confusion among applicants. Taking these issues into consideration, Ramachandra Reddy appealed to the District Industrial General Manager to ensure that the scheme is implemented smoothly and reaches all eligible beneficiaries without bureaucratic hurdles. The submission of the petition was accompanied by a group of prominent BJP leaders and supporters. Among those present were: Baligera Shiva Reddy, the BJP candidate who contested from Gadwal District OBC Morcha President Deva Das Senior BJP leaders Sanjeev Reddy and Dabbileti Narasimha Mandal presidents Gopal Krishna, Seshi, and Nagaraju, along with other local party activists and supporters. The group emphasized that if such grassroots-level issues are not resolved promptly, the very purpose of the Vishwakarma Yojana — which is aimed at empowering traditional artisans and boosting their livelihoods — would be defeated. Local leaders requested authorities to initiate coordination meetings with banks and village officials, provide technical support, and conduct awareness programs to facilitate the smooth implementation of the scheme. The BJP leaders concluded their representation with a call for immediate intervention from higher authorities, ensuring transparency and efficiency in delivering the benefits promised under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
MP: Neemuch youth becoming self-reliant with PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh): Scores of residents in this town of Madhya Pradesh are becoming self-reliant, taking advantage of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. Not only urban youth but also those from rural areas are getting direct benefits from the scheme. Hundreds of youth have received a loan of Rs 1 lakh and also training. The scheme was launched for training the traditional artisans and craftsmen with modern skills and also to make them financially strong. Under this scheme, the youth are provided training for the first seven days and also provided an honorarium of Rs 500 per day. On completion of the training, a toolkit of Rs 15,000 is also given. A loan of up to Rs 1 lakh is given by the banks so that the beneficiary can expand their business. In Neemuch, a total of 34,052 applications were received, out of which 5,119 applications were approved at the state level. Loans were sanctioned to 1,296 beneficiaries through banks, the total amount of which is Rs 10.80 crore. Today, many of those benefiting from this scheme are thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Samarth Sen, a salon owner of Palsoda village, said, "I had applied under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. We got a loan of Rs 1 lakh from the bank, and we bought salon equipment with that money. This scheme should continue in the future as well, so that more youths can benefit from it. Many thanks to PM Modi for this scheme." Prakash Chandra Suthar, a resident of Dhaneria Kala village, said, "I work in the furniture business. I have also taken advantage of this scheme. I was also trained in this, and through this training, I have also been sanctioned a loan. This is helping me a lot in increasing my employment." Salon operator Rajesh Sen, a resident of Palsoda, said that earlier he used to run a small shop, but then expanded the shop by taking advantage of the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana. 'I also received Rs 4,000 during the training. After this, I received a loan of one lakh rupees. Through training, I was taught how to do parlour work, cutting and shaving in a modern way. Today, my family and I are happy,' he said. He said that Prime Minister Modi has made us self-reliant. Notably, the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on December 17, 2023, on the Vishwakarma Jayanti. Under this scheme, the government provides financial assistance and skill development training to thousands of people engaged in jobs like carpenter, blacksmith, goldsmith, potter, tailor, barber, cobbler, sculptor, toy maker, etc.
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"She needs to learn what to speak and when to speak": Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on PM Modi
Alipurduar (West Bengal) [India], May 28 (ANI): Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that she needs to learn what to speak and when to speak. Reacting to CM Banerjee's remarks, the BJP leader said, 'Using such kind of words against a person sitting on the post of Prime Minister indicates that Mamata Banerjee has a lack of education. She is not eligible to be the Chief Minister of West Bengal. She needs to learn what to speak and when to speak.' 'The Prime Minister asked her why the Vishwakarma Yojana and Ayushmann Bharat schemes had not been implemented in West Bengal. She is saying that if Ayushman Bharat is implemented in the state, then the Prime Minister's photograph should not be there on the posters and hoardings. Who's photograph does she want? Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's?' the BJP leader added. He further suggested that the Chief Minister should conduct Tiranga Yatra in West Bengal to celebrate Operation Sindoor. Majumdar said, 'Operation Sindoor is a big victory of our armed forces, and we will celebrate it. TMC should also celebrate... They should take out a tiranga yatra in Diamond Harbour, their fort, among their votebank... Elections will be held in due time, she need not challenge us...' His comments came in response to Mamata Banerjee's criticism of Prime Minister Modi following his public address in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. 'What Modi ji said today, we are not only shocked but also very sad to hear this, when the Opposition is representing the his presence his minister said that they will do Operation Bengal, like Operation Sindoor. I challenge them - if they have guts, go into elections tomorrow, we are ready and Bengal is ready to accept your challenge,' Banerjee said in a press conference today. Chief Minister Banerjee further accused the BJP of politicising national issues and criticised the remarks made by PM Modi and BJP leaders in the context of national security operations. She said, 'But please remember, time is a factor. You must remember the time. Our representative Abhishek Banerjee is also in the team. And he is speaking every day against terrorism, against terror. At that time, Mr Modi, not as the PM but as the BJP president, you are criticising the Government (in Bengal) which is giving you full support, defending the country like anything. You are accusing the Government and you want to blame the Opposition at this time, at this hour to politicise things just like the leader of BJP Jumla are doing garbage of lies. They loot the country and scoot. It doesn't look nice to talk in this manner. Regarding Operation Sindoor, though I don't have any comments but please remember every woman has respect...' (ANI)
India Today
03-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
MK Stalin warns of dire actions if educational institutions spread superstitions
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday issued a strong warning to educational institutions, saying that any attempt to encourage or allow superstitious beliefs on campuses would invite dire consequences from the government. He added that education must be rooted in "scientific thinking and social justice, not myths or unscientific practices".The Chief Minister said that institutions of learning must adopt a scientific approach and uphold social values. "If anything happens against this, the government reaction will be severe," he said. Stalin also shared that he had directed university heads to draw up a concrete plan to steer campuses towards these also said, "Education is the only wealth that can't be stolen." He cautioned students against being misled by false promises of quick success. Referring to social media influencers and content creators, he remarked that many individuals claim one can earn money easily by setting up shops or becoming famous on YouTube, but added, "Exceptions are not examples." Chief Minister Stalin appealed to students not to look for role models on social media and reminded them that Tamil Nadu's students are already excelling in advanced domains like artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and computing. He said that the youth must be prepared to compete globally, and that education is the key to achieving that. "The world is too big and to see that you need the specs called education," he concerns around academic integrity and policy challenges, Stalin said a new committee led by a retired judge had been constituted following a favourable court verdict. "With the faith provided by the verdict, we have constituted a committee History will speak on the report as well," he added that Tamil Nadu has the highest number of PhD scholars in the country. "We are highly advanced when it comes to education," Stalin said, while also stressing that despite these achievements, the state must continuously strive to match global took aim at certain central schemes such as the National Education Policy (NEP) and Vishwakarma Yojana, claiming that they were designed to prevent children from studying. However, he reassured students that the government would persist in its mission to ensure education for all. "Whatever hurdles may come, we will make you study," he on the recent discussions about the distribution of powers between state and central authorities, Stalin said that state Legislative Assemblies have more power than the Governor, but clarified that this did not mean there was a power struggle. "We will never give up on our rights," he asserted, adding that the ruling government was keen to continue in office to maintain public Watch
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
In MP's Neemuch, people moving towards prosperity, courtesy PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Neemuch: The PM Vishwakarma Yojana is proving to be pivotal in shaping the lives of the working class, particularly the craftsmen and artisans and also bringing them rich dividends in terms of financial benefits. The monetary aid, under the scheme, not only helps tide them over the crisis, particularly those stemming from the Covid era and other unforeseen situations, but also hopes to develop them as 'self-sustainable' units of growth. The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen the traditional artisans and craftsmen economically. In Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, many beneficiaries from Dudarsi village spoke to IANS and shared the transformative impact of the welfare scheme on their lives. Gopal Gayri, a mason in Neemuch, said that he was imparted training for seven days and also given Rs 4,000 assistance. 'After the training, I was given a loan of 1 lakh rupees by the bank under PM Vishwakarma Yojana. I used this money for the house construction business and bought more materials. Our business has expanded. Today, our problems have reduced, and we are living a happy life,' he said. He, along with his family, also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the scheme. 'I have been working as a mason for the past 10 years, now I have got benefit from Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, thanks to PM Modi for this,' he said. A couple of other beneficiaries echoed similar tales of transformation and thanked the Modi government for bringing positive change in their lives. The PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched by PM Modi on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, on December 17, 2023. Under the scheme, individuals are imparted training in traditional crafts and also assisted with monetary aid. Skill development training is provided to those employed in informal or unorganised sectors, including carpenter, blacksmith, mason, goldsmith, potter, tailor, barber, cobbler, sculptor, toy maker, etc.
