Romba Nandri Chennai! Viksit Bharat Ambassador Chennai Meet Up A Huge Success

Published By : Admin | March 23, 2024 | 13:00 IST

A 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador' Meet Up in Chennai was held on Friday, 22nd March 2024. The Viksit Bharat Ambassador or #VBA2024 meet-up, held at the prestigious YMCA Auditorium, brought together a diverse audience of over 400 attendees, including professionals such as lawyers and engineers and enthusiastic students eager to contribute to the nation's growth.

The esteemed presence of Mr Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for I&B, Youth Affairs & Sports, GoI, graced the event. He delivered an impactful presentation highlighting India's achievements over the past decade and how the Modi government is charting a visionary path towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The voices of the youth from Loyola and Presidency Colleges enriched the dialogue.

During the presentation, Minister Thakur highlighted the government's commitment to financial inclusion and empowerment at grassroots levels, citing the opening of 43 crore bank accounts within just two years as a notable achievement.

Hitesh Jain, Vice President of BJP Mumbai Pradesh, emphasized the importance of amplifying India's development journey through the Narendra Modi App and encouraged attendees to download the NaMo App for active participation in the nation's progress.

Minister Thakur also addressed crucial issues such as national security, emphasizing the need to empower India while securing its borders and combating threats like Naxalism and terrorism. His insights shed light on the government's comprehensive approach to ensuring economic growth and national security, which are vital for Viksit Bharat's success.

The Vision of Viksit Bharat: 140 crore dreams, 1 purpose

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement aims to encourage citizens to take responsibility for contributing to India's development. VBA meet-ups and events are being organized in various parts of the country to achieve this goal. These events provide a platform for participants to engage in constructive discussions, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for contributing to the movement.
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The NaMo App: Bridging the Gap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app, the NaMo App, is a digital bridge that empowers citizens to participate in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement. The NaMo App serves as a one-stop platform for individuals to:

Join the cause: Sign up and become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador and make 10 other people

Amplify Development Stories: Access updates, news, and resources related to the movement.

Create/Join Events: Create and discover local events, meet-ups, and volunteer opportunities.

Connect/Network: Find and interact with like-minded individuals who share the vision of a developed India.

The 'VBA Event' section in the 'Onground Tasks' tab of the 'Volunteer Module' of the NaMo App allows users to stay updated with the ongoing VBA events.

The event also witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chennai residents, who expressed a shared optimism and commitment towards the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. Chennai residents Srivatsa, Rangaraj, Umesh Agarwal, and Laxminarayanan, among others, lauded the government's initiatives in supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and infrastructure development, all essential components for India's holistic growth.

A prominent Chennai-based entrepreneur, Umesh Agarwal, highlighted the government's focus on sectors like aviation, defence, and genetics, signalling India's journey towards self-reliance and global competitiveness. He also emphasized the crucial role of Micro, Small, and medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the backbone of the economy, underscoring the government's support for their growth and innovation.

Chennai resident Laxminarayanan praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on the global stage, his initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Vaccine Maitri, and the widespread recognition of India's progress and influence under Modi's tenure.
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador programs are held nationwide to promote citizen engagement, constructive dialogues, and practical solutions to societal challenges. These events showcase India's achievements across various sectors and encourage people to take collective responsibility for the nation's ongoing development journey. Through these programs, individuals are inspired to contribute to the country's betterment actively.

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Cabinet approves three new corridors as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase V (A) Project
December 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors - 1. R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), 2. Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) 3. Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms) as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase – V(A) project consisting of 16.076 kms which will further enhance connectivity within the national capital. Total project cost of Delhi Metro’s Phase – V(A) project is Rs.12014.91 crore, which will be sourced from Government of India, Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.

The Central Vista corridor will provide connectivity to all the Kartavya Bhawans thereby providing door step connectivity to the office goers and visitors in this area. With this connectivity around 60,000 office goers and 2 lakh visitors will get benefitted on daily basis. These corridors will further reduce pollution and usage of fossil fuels enhancing ease of living.

Details:

The RK Ashram Marg – Indraprastha section will be an extension of the Botanical Garden-R.K. Ashram Marg corridor. It will provide Metro connectivity to the Central Vista area, which is currently under redevelopment. The Aerocity – IGD Airport Terminal 1 and Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj sections will be an extension of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor and will boost connectivity of the airport with the southern parts of the national capital in areas such as Tughlakabad, Saket, Kalindi Kunj etc. These extensions will comprise of 13 stations. Out of these 10 stations will be underground and 03 stations will be elevated.

After completion, the corridor-1 namely R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), will improve the connectivity of West, North and old Delhi with Central Delhi and the other two corridors namely Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms) corridors will connect south Delhi with the domestic Airport Terminal-1 via Saket, Chattarpur etc which will tremendously boost connectivity within National Capital.

These metro extensions of the Phase – V (A) project will expand the reach of Delhi Metro network in Central Delhi and Domestic Airport thereby further boosting the economy. These extensions of the Magenta Line and Golden Line will reduce congestion on the roads; thus, will help in reducing the pollution caused by motor vehicles.

The stations, which shall come up on the RK Ashram Marg - Indraprastha section are: R.K Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial - High Court, Baroda House, Bharat Mandapam, and Indraprastha.

The stations on the Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj section will be Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar, and Kalindi Kunj, while the Aerocity station will be connected further with the IGD T-1 station.

Construction of Phase-IV consisting of 111 km and 83 stations are underway, and as of today, about 80.43% of civil construction of Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors has been completed. The Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors are likely to be completed in stages by December 2026.

Today, the Delhi Metro caters to an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys per day. The maximum passenger journey recorded so far is 81.87 lakh on August 08, 2025. Delhi Metro has become the lifeline of the city by setting the epitome of excellence in the core parameters of MRTS, i.e. punctuality, reliability, and safety.

A total of 12 metro lines of about 395 km with 289 stations are being operated by DMRC in Delhi and NCR at present. Today, Delhi Metro has the largest Metro network in India and is also one of the largest Metros in the world.