Special focus on Women: Schemes ranging from making 2 crore Lakhpati Didis to empowering 15,000 Women SHGs with drones discussed
Scheme also in works to rapidly expand coverage of Jan Aushadhi stores from 10,000 to 25,000

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high level review meeting to discuss the progress made on schemes to be implemented based on his Independence Day speech.

Prime Minister had spoken about making 2 crore Lakhpati didis, i.e. making 2 crore women engaged in SHGs or Anganwadis Lakhpatis. He took stock of the various livelihood interventions planned to achieve this target.

In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister had spoken about equipping 15,000 women Self Help Groups with drones for agriculture and related purposes. PM was given an overview of the plans to implement this, ranging from training of Women SHGs to monitoring of activity.

Prime Minister had also spoken about taking the number of Jan Aushadhi Stores in India to 25,000 from 10,000 currently to increase the reach of affordable medicines. PM reviewed the implementation strategy for this expansion.

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Prime Minister pays homage to former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi
August 16, 2026
PM highlights his extraordinary statesmanship and enduring focus on good governance

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid homage to former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi, remembering him as an extraordinary statesman blessed with remarkable vision who dedicated his life to the service of our nation.

The Prime Minister noted that his words and efforts inspired generations and that his leadership strengthened our nation. He emphasized that Atal Ji's focus on good governance and public welfare will always continue to guide us.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote:

"Remembering Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. An extraordinary statesman blessed with remarkable vision, he dedicated his life to the service of our nation. His words and efforts inspired generations and his leadership strengthened our nation. His focus on good governance and public welfare will always continue to guide us."