Latest Viksit Bharat @ 2047 News & Updates

Gandhinagar, April 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das on Thursday underlined that decisions taken at the Secretariat level have a long-term impact on governance and public welfare, as they continue to influence citizens’ lives for years after their implementation. He was addressing the inauguration of a three-day training programme for Deputy Secretaries of the State Secretariat, organised by the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA) in Gandhinagar from April 2…

Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) Odisha government’s State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) on Tuesday approved as many as 18 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 3,877.14 crore. According to an official statement, these industrial projects, approved during the 146th meeting of the SLSWCA, Odisha, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, are expected to generate 7,565 employment opportunities. The industries are proposed to be established across 11 districts, including Bal…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The government on Tuesday organised an outreach programme here to promote financial literacy and create awareness about the newly-introduced Income Tax Act, 2025, with particular focus on provisions relating to educational institutions and charitable trusts.Pallavi Agarwal, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), highlighted the key features of the Income Tax Act, 2025 and emphasised that the new legislation seeks to simplify procedures, reduce ambigui…

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agree that India and South Korea can be most ideal partners for comprehensive cooperation to promote mutual growth and innovation. While addressing a joint press meet with PM Modi following their talks in New Delhi, President Lee announced that India and South Korea have agreed to upgrade economic cooperation framework to create new drivers for mutual growth. He stated that Ind…

Kohima, April 18 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Saturday said the state has immense potential in sectors such as tourism, but emphasised the need to change outdated perceptions of Nagaland.​ According to a senior official, students of Eden Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, visited Lok Bhavan in Kohima for an educational tour on Saturday. During an interactive session with the students, the Governor said that as India moves toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Nagaland must …

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Cabinet on Saturday approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 up to March 2028. The revised outlay of the scheme will be Rs 83,977 crore.The scheme involves consolidation of through routes and major rural links, connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools and hospitals.The extension of the timeline of PMGSY-III will enable the full realisation of its intended socio-eco…

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his re-election as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, praising his leadership, discipline, and consistent contribution to the functioning of the Upper House.Addressing the House, the Prime Minister said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Harivansh Ji. The fact that he has been elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time reflects the deep trust this House places in him. Un…

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed women’s power as the hallmark of a strong India saying that mothers, sisters and daughters are enhancing the pride of “Bharatvarsha” in every field.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Our women’s power is the hallmark of a strong India. The mothers, sisters, and daughters of the nation are enhancing the pride of Bharatvarsha in every field today with their unbreakable resolve, devotion, and spirit of service.”The Pr…

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Thursday said that the Ayush sector will play a decisive role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, as he inaugurated the two-day “Chintan Shivir 2026” in the national capital.Emphasising the growing importance of traditional systems of medicine, Jadhav said the Chintan Shivir reflects the government’s strong resolve to strengthen policy direction and ensure effe…

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the Women Reservation Bill will help change the “disha and dasha” (direction and condition) of the country’s politics by involving half of the population of the nation in decision-making.Outlining the benefits of women’s reservation in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047, PM Modi said all those who have opposed this provision have been taught a lesson by women voters.“We are privileged that we have an opportunity to …