PM launches various development projects worth Rs.1000 crores in Daman & Diu

Published By : Admin | February 24, 2018 | 14:01 IST
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Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched various development projects worth Rs.1000 crores in Daman & Diu today. He distributed certificates to beneficiaries of programs and addressed a public meeting at the Daman college ground.

The Prime Minister described the public meeting in Daman as a historic event   not only in terms of the number of people who have joined him but also in terms of the development projects being launched from there.

PM urged the people of Daman to continue giving topmost importance to cleanliness as the opportunities in tourism increase when there is cleanliness. He congratulated the people and local administration for making Daman Open Defecation Free.  He said that the manner in which Daman has taken to cleanliness as a mass movement using e-rickshaws and CNG is a shining example for all of us.

Lauding the inclusive culture of Daman, PM said that Daman has become a mini-India and people from all over the country live and work here. The Prime Minister said that the Government is taking several steps for the welfare of fishermen and his entire emphasis is on the 'blue revolution' inspired by the commitment to bring a positive difference in the lives of fishermen.

The Prime Minister inaugurated Air Odisha's flight connecting Ahmedabad with Diu under the UDAN scheme. He flagged off Pawan Hans helicopter services from Daman to Diu through a video link.

The Prime Minister presented  Badhai kit to the newly born girl child under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao yojana. He handed over certificates to women given free driving training by Daman and Diu administration and cycle to school going girls. The Prime Minister distributed permits for CNG driven vehicles. He distributed certificates to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Aawas yojana   Grameen and Urban, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Suraksha Yojana  and Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana. The Prime Minister flagged off E-Rikshaw, Pehli Savari and Ambulances.

 

 

 

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The Prime Minister highlighted that the show, rooted in Indian traditions and values, presents a unique blend of knowledge, inspiration and positivity.

The Prime Minister also drew attention to a special segment in the Suprabhatam programme- the Sanskrit Subhashitam. He said this segment helps spread a renewed awareness about India’s culture and heritage.

The Prime Minister shared today’s Subhashitam with viewers.

In a separate posts on X, the Prime Minister said;

“दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारित होने वाला सुप्रभातम् कार्यक्रम सुबह-सुबह ताजगी भरा एहसास देता है। इसमें योग से लेकर भारतीय जीवन शैली तक अलग-अलग पहलुओं पर चर्चा होती है। भारतीय परंपराओं और मूल्यों पर आधारित यह कार्यक्रम ज्ञान, प्रेरणा और सकारात्मकता का अद्भुत संगम है।

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNPCnjgSBqU”

“सुप्रभातम् कार्यक्रम में एक विशेष हिस्से की ओर आपका ध्यान आकर्षित करना चाहूंगा। यह है संस्कृत सुभाषित। इसके माध्यम से भारतीय संस्कृति और विरासत को लेकर एक नई चेतना का संचार होता है। यह है आज का सुभाषित…”