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Viksit Bharat Ambassador Meet-up: Mumbai, the City of Dreams, Takes Center Stage at NSE

Published By : Admin | March 15, 2024 | 21:12 IST

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Mumbai Meet-Up held at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai, witnessed a gathering of over 400 attendees, including prominent figures such as unicorn founders, startup leaders, women influencers, and distinguished personalities from Mumbai. The meet-up was the 16th in a series of nationwide volunteer meet-ups organised under the banner of #VBA2024.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation delivered by Smt. Smriti Irani, Hon'ble Union Minister for Women, Child Development, and Minority Affairs, Government of India. She highlighted India's remarkable economic transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, transitioning from the 'Fragile Five' to a 'Bright Spot'. She noted India's status as the fastest-growing major economy over the past decade, with robust factory activity and a strong rupee. Irani emphasised India's resilience during global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining supply chains and prioritising humanity while safeguarding the economy. She called upon the youth to be champions of change and become 'Viksit Bharat Ambassadors' to contribute to India's continued progress and global leadership.

"Become Viksit Bharat Ambassadors; India needs you," she urged the gathering.

The event also boasted the attendance of key figures such as Mr Ashish Chauhan, MD and CEO of NSE, alongside distinguished personalities including Nirmala Rajesh, Director of Deutsche Bank; Himanshu Kapadia, Head of Corporate Communications at Grasim Industries Limited; Kuldeep Sikarwar, Managing Partner at Nuvama; and Parveen Johri, Director of Dell Technologies. Mr Ashish Chauhan, the MD and CEO of NSE, praised the leadership of the PM Modi-led Government.

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.

Join the movement on the NaMo App: https://www.narendramodi.in/ViksitBharatAmbassador


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.

Vikist Bharat Ambassadors Make An Impact

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has recently allocated Rs. 272 crore from the Nirbhaya Fund to provide residential accommodation for girls and working women pursuing higher education at Delhi University. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat, which aims to empower women by providing safe and secure living spaces. The project will offer 1,000 beds equipped with enhanced security measures, CCTV surveillance, and gender-sensitive amenities, promoting a conducive environment for education and personal growth. The demand for the same was raised by female student attendees at the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador' Nari Shakti Conclave at Delhi University on March 7, 2024.

Union Minister Smriti Irani took to Twitter to highlight the positive impact of the Viksit Bharat Ambassador events across India. She emphasised how these events acted as a platform for a two-way dialogue between citizens and policymakers, helping to turn demands into promises and concrete actions through #VBA2024 events. 

Irani stressed the importance of becoming champions of change and how the government has responded with solutions that the people have sought. She described being a Viksit Bharat Ambassador not just as an emotion but as an active involvement and implementation on the ground and urged everyone to join the movement and be part of this transformative initiative.

Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, praised the proactive approach of the Government of India in promptly addressing students' needs and ensuring their safety and well-being.

The students from Gargi College who attended the #ViksitBharatAmbassador Nari Shakti Conclave at the University of Delhi on March 7 were pleasantly surprised by the swift decision-making of the Modi government in addressing their demands.

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Letter of Intent between the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) of India and the Space Agency of the United Arab Emirates for a Joint Initiative to Enable Space Industry Development and Commercial Collaboration

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Letter of Intent between the Republic of India and the United Arab Emirates on the Strategic Defence Partnership

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