PM Modi inaugurates jungle safari, statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and Naya Raipur BRTS project in Chhattisgarh
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh. He inaugurated and briefly visited the Jungle Safari in the city. He unveiled a statue of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, dedicated the Central Boulevard as Ekatma Path, and launched the Naya Raipur BRTS project.

The Prime Minister met the participants of “Hammar Chhattisgarh Yojana." Inaugurating the Rajyotsav, the Prime Minister distributed certificates to functionaries of two districts and fifteen blocks to mark good performance in ODF campaign. He also distributed LPG connections under the Ujjwala scheme and solar pumps to mark the launch of Saur Ujala Yojana, to select beneficiaries.

The Prime Minister recalled that it was former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had ensured the creation of three new states, including Chhattisgarh, in a peaceful and harmonious manner.

He complimented the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Raman Singh, and the State for showing how a relatively small State could scale new heights of development. The impact of the development initiatives will benefit generations to come in Chhattisgarh, he added. The Prime Minister said he sees great potential for tourism in the State, which can bring fresh economic opportunities for the poorest of the poor.

The Prime Minister also complimented the State of Chhattisgarh for taking initiatives that enable value addition for farmers.

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PM shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting that Nari Shakti is the cornerstone of nation-building and the true embodiment of power
June 12, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today stated that over the last 12 years, the Government has worked to further women-led development, which is visible across sectors. He noted that from financial inclusion and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science, and governance, women are playing a prominent role across diverse fields.

Shri Modi emphasized that the efforts of the Government are rooted in dignity, opportunity, and empowerment, pointing out that they have helped create an environment where women can realise their full potential and contribute even more strongly to nation-building.

The Prime Minister expressed particular happiness in seeing India’s Nari Shakti make a mark in sectors like science, space, and innovation. He highlighted that their growing participation in emerging fields such as drone technology is opening new avenues of opportunity and transforming the development landscape across the nation.

Shri Modi shared that the Government is actively supporting Self Help Groups, which are going a long way in making women financially independent.

Sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam, the Prime Minister stated that India's Nari Shakti is the cornerstone of nation-building. He observed that today, our mothers, sisters, and daughters are increasing the pride of Maa Bharati with their amazing talent and skills in every field.

In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister shared:

"Over the last 12 years, the NDA Government has worked to further women-led development. And, this is visible across sectors.
From financial inclusion and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance, women are playing a prominent role across diverse sectors.

The efforts of the NDA Government are rooted in dignity, opportunity and empowerment. They have helped create an environment where women can realise their full potential and contribute even more strongly to nation-building.

#12YearsOfNariShakti “

“ I am particularly happy to see India’s Nari Shakti make a mark in sectors like science, space and innovation. Their growing participation in emerging fields such as drone technology is opening new avenues of opportunity and transforming development landscape across the nation. Our Government is actively supporting Self Help Groups, which are going a long way in making women financially independent.

#12YearsOfNariShakti “ 

“ भारत की नारीशक्ति राष्ट्र निर्माण की आधारशिला है। हमारी माताएं, बहनें और बेटियां आज हर क्षेत्र में अपनी अद्भुत प्रतिभा और कौशल से मां भारती का गौरव बढ़ा रही हैं।

नारी त्रैलोक्यजननी
नारी त्रैलोक्यरूपिणी।
नारी त्रिभुवनाधारा
नारी शक्तिस्वरूपिणी॥

#12YearsOfNariShakti"

Woman is the mother of the three worlds. She is the very expression of all the three realms. She is the foundation of the entire universe, and she is the true embodiment of power.