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Gujarat doubles ‘Kunwarba Mameru’ incentive to Rs.10,000 to discourage dowry system

Published By : Admin | April 23, 2012 | 15:50 IST

Narendra Modi calls upon OBC youth to get education, shun social evils like dowry system and female feticide

Ahmedabad, Monday: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today called upon the youth belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) to get rid of social evils like dowry system and female feticide. He also asked the community elders to educate both boys and girls without discrimination, necessary for the uplift of any society.

Mr. Modi was speaking at the first mass marriage ceremony of Akhil Gujarat Thakor Samaj at Visalpur near here. He blessed 168 newly married couples, including 44 orphan daughters. He handed bonds as a token to two girls.

He said that Government has doubled the ‘Kunwarba Mameru’ scheme from Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 per couple to discourage dowry system.

Prominent among those present at the ceremony included Gujarat Thakor Vikas Board Chairman Punjaji Thakor, State Planning Board Bhupendrasinh Chudasma, MP Natuji Thakor, former Ahmedabad Mayor Kanaji Thakor, MLAs Babubhai Jamnadas Patel and Bhavsinhj.

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One exam can never define you. Your journey is much bigger and your strengths go far beyond the mark sheet: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated everyone who has cleared the CBSE Class XII and X examinations, today. "This is the outcome of your determination, discipline and hard work. Today is also a day to acknowledge the role played by parents, teachers and all others who have contributed to this feat", Shri Modi added.

Prime Minister, Shri Modi stated, "To those who feel slightly dejected at their scores, I want to tell them: one exam can never define you. Your journey is much bigger and your strengths go far beyond the mark sheet. Stay confident, stay curious because great things await".

The Prime Minister posted on X;

Dear #ExamWarriors,

Heartiest congratulations to everyone who has cleared the CBSE Class XII and X examinations! This is the outcome of your determination, discipline and hard work. Today is also a day to acknowledge the role played by parents, teachers and all others who have contributed to this feat.

Wishing Exam Warriors great success in all the opportunities that lie ahead!

To those who feel slightly dejected at their scores, I want to tell them: one exam can never define you. Your journey is much bigger and your strengths go far beyond the mark sheet. Stay confident, stay curious because great things await. #ExamWarriors