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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM's leadership transformed NE, says Sonowal
Dibrugarh: Union minister of ports, shipping & waterways Sarbananda Sonowal emphasised the transformative impact of PM 's leadership on India's development trajectory, particularly highlighting the unprecedented progress made in Assam and the Northeast region during a party meeting at Tiloi, Moran in Dibrugarh on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing party workers, he credited Modi's decade-long tenure with elevating India's global economic standing and bringing peace and prosperity to northeast, a region he claimed had been historically neglected earlier. under previous administrations. "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam and the entire Northeast have reached new heights of development. The BJP is now the party of the people's hope and trust. It is this party that empowered a grassroots worker like me, and I have dedicated myself wholly to its service," Sonowal said. The Union Minister highlighted India's remarkable economic ascent under Modi's governance, pointing to the nation's rise from the world's tenth-largest economy to the fourth-largest. "The remarkable progress India has made over the past 11 years would have been unthinkable before 2014. From being the tenth-largest economy, India has risen to become the fourth-largest globally—and we are on track to enter the top three by 2030," Sonowal stated. Sonowal praised Modi's focus on the Northeast region, contrasting the current government's approach with previous administrations. "PM Modi has focused on the development and progress of the Northeast more than any other Prime Minister in Indian history. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It is his untiring effort that has resulted in unprecedented progress in a peaceful environment," he said. The Minister highlighted the increased capital allocation for the Northeast in the Union Budget 2025-26 as evidence of the Centre's commitment to regional development. "This reaffirms the Centre's commitment to development and ensures faster connectivity and long-term prosperity. Despite decades of misrule, corruption, and violence under Congress, the Modi government has ushered in a new era of peace and progress," Sonowal said. Drawing sharp contrasts with the Congress party's governance record, Sonowal criticised the opposition's approach to national development. "The Congress lacked national character and failed the nation with its apathy. The BJP government, on the other hand, has ensured social justice and inclusive development," he said. The Union Minister cited several flagship government initiatives as examples of successful policy implementation, including Digital India, Make in India, Skill India, Start-Up India, and Stand-Up India programs. "Today, India is the world's fastest-growing major economy. Our cities and villages are thriving," Sonowal noted. Addressing women's empowerment initiatives, Sonowal highlighted the government's focus on gender-inclusive development policies. "Under PM Modi, we have launched several women-centric schemes that are reshaping India's socio-economic landscape. Empowering women, youth, and farmers is key to making India a global power," he stated. The Minister called upon BJP workers to intensify their grassroots engagement efforts to ensure government benefits reach every household. "We must take the good work of our government to every household. Listening to people, serving them with honesty, and committing ourselves to a developed India by 2047 must be our guiding mantra," Sonowal urged. Concluding his address, Sonowal reiterated the party's commitment to inclusive national development. "Let us reaffirm our commitment to building a developed, self-reliant India through inclusive progress in every village and every corner of our nation," Sonowal said.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Have Shown No Hideout Is Safe For Terrorists": PM Modi On Operation Sindoor
Asserting that Operation Sindoor has made clear to the world India's stringent policy against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government takes whatever steps are appropriate in national interest. Weapons manufactured in India showed their impact during the conflict with Pakistan, he said, without naming the country, at an event to mark the centenary celebration of the conversation between spiritual figure and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi. "We have shown that no hideout is safe for terrorists who spill the blood of Indians," he said, adding that his government has worked on the ideals of the revered spiritual figure who wanted a strong India that was free of any discrimination. PM Modi said his government has, in the past 11 years, worked to make India strong in social, economic and defence sectors. He said India's reliance on foreign countries to meet its defence needs is declining and it is becoming "aatmanirbhar" in the defence sector. Indian military brought the enemy to its knees with made-in-India weapons in 22 minutes, he said of the precision attacks on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir following the horrific killing of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22. The prime minister said he was confident that made-in-India weapons will be feted across the world in future. PM Modi cited his government's welfare schemes in housing, drinking water and health insurance among other fields to assert that these have empowered the deprived and backward sections of society. More number of IITs, IIMs and AIIMS have been opened in the last 11 years than earlier, he said, adding that the country is on the path to becoming the world's third-biggest economy. He said, "Narayana Guru envisioned a society free from all forms of discrimination. Today, by adopting the saturation approach, the country is working to eliminate every possibility of discrimination." Missions like Skill India are empowering the youth and making them self-reliant, he said, stressing that he remembers the social reformer every time he takes big decisions for the betterment of the deprived, exploited and backward sections of society. In a swipe at previous governments, he said despite decades of independence, millions of citizens were forced to live in extremely difficult circumstances until over a decade back. Crores of families lacked shelter and lakhs of villages had no access to clean drinking water, while even minor illnesses could not be treated due to lack of health care, he said. Poor people and women were deprived of basic human dignity, PM Modi said. The welfare schemes of his government have addressed these concerns, and now even those at the lowest rungs of society have found renewed hope. "These initiatives are not only changing their lives but also allowing them to play a vital role in nation-building," the prime minister added. He said the biggest beneficiaries of the new National Education Policy, which "modernises" and makes education more "inclusive", are the underprivileged and marginalised sections of society as it promotes learning in the mother tongue. Narayana Guru's ideals are a great treasure for all of humanity, he said, lauding him for speaking against social ills at a time few did following centuries of enslavement of the country. The interaction between him and Gandhi, the face of India's freedom movement, was a historic event that gave a new direction to the stir for independence, rendering it concrete objectives, he said. The prime minister said it serves as a powerful source of energy for social harmony and for the collective goals of a developed India. PM Modi recalled his long association with Sivagiri Math, which was founded by Narayana Guru, and its saints' affection for him. He noted that when its members and followers were stranded in Kedarnath following a natural disaster in 2013, when he was the chief minister of Gujarat, the Math reached out to him, not the central government, for help as they considered him their own. He said the guru espoused the mantra of "One caste, one religion, one God for mankind", affirming that it has inspired many of his government's global initiatives like "One World, One Health", "One Sun, One Earth, One Grid" and "Yoga for One Earth, One Health", which was this year's theme for the International Yoga Day on June 21. A government statement said the historic conversation between Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi took place at Sivagiri Math on March 12, 1925, Gandhi's visit.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor made clear India's stringent policy against terrorism to world: PM Modi
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in India Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Asserting that Operation Sindoor has made clear to the world India's stringent policy against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government takes whatever steps are appropriate in national manufactured in India showed their impact during the conflict with Pakistan, he said, without naming the country, at an event to mark the centenary celebration of the conversation between spiritual figure and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi."We have shown that no hideout is safe for terrorists who spill the blood of Indians," he said, adding that his government has worked on the ideals of the revered spiritual figure who wanted a strong India that was free of any said his government has, in the past 11 years, worked to make India strong in social, economic and defence said India's reliance on foreign countries to meet its defence needs is declining and it is becoming "aatmanirbhar" in the defence military brought the enemy to its knees with made-in-India weapons in 22 minutes, he said of the precision attacks on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir following the horrific killing of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam on April prime minister said he was confident that made-in-India weapons will be feted across the world in cited his government's welfare schemes in housing, drinking water and health insurance among other fields to assert that these have empowered the deprived and backward sections of number of IITs, IIMs and AIIMS have been opened in the last 11 years than earlier, he said, adding that the country is on the path to becoming the world's third-biggest said, "Narayana Guru envisioned a society free from all forms of discrimination. Today, by adopting the saturation approach, the country is working to eliminate every possibility of discrimination."Missions like Skill India are empowering the youth and making them self-reliant, he said, stressing that he remembers the social reformer every time he takes big decisions for the betterment of the deprived, exploited and backward sections of a swipe at previous governments, he said despite decades of independence, millions of citizens were forced to live in extremely difficult circumstances until over a decade of families lacked shelter and lakhs of villages had no access to clean drinking water, while even minor illnesses could not be treated due to lack of health care, he people and women were deprived of basic human dignity, Modi welfare schemes of his government have addressed these concerns, and now even those at the lowest rungs of society have found renewed hope. "These initiatives are not only changing their lives but also allowing them to play a vital role in nation-building," the prime minister said the biggest beneficiaries of the new National Education Policy, which "modernises" and makes education more "inclusive", are the underprivileged and marginalised sections of society as it promotes learning in the mother Guru's ideals are a great treasure for all of humanity, he said, lauding him for speaking against social ills at a time few did following centuries of enslavement of the interaction between him and Gandhi, the face of India's freedom movement, was a historic event that gave a new direction to the stir for independence, rendering it concrete objectives, he prime minister said it serves as a powerful source of energy for social harmony and for the collective goals of a developed recalled his long association with Sivagiri Math, which was founded by Narayana Guru, and its saints' affection for noted that when its members and followers were stranded in Kedarnath following a natural disaster in 2013, when he was the chief minister of Gujarat, the Math reached out to him, not the central government, for help as they considered him their said the guru espoused the mantra of "One caste, one religion, one God for mankind", affirming that it has inspired many of his government's global initiatives like "One World, One Health", "One Sun, One Earth, One Grid" and "Yoga for One Earth, One Health", which was this year's theme for the International Yoga Day on June 21.A government statement said the historic conversation between Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi took place at Sivagiri Math on March 12, 1925, Gandhi's visit.
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First Post
11-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
From governance to growth: PM Modi seeks public pulse through Jan Man Survey
The Jan Man Survey is part of a broader push by the Modi government to involve citizens more actively in the democratic process. read more Marking the completion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in office, the NaMo App has launched a nationwide feedback exercise titled the 'Jan Man Survey'. Announced by the Prime Minister on the social media platform X, the survey has seen a remarkable response, with more than five lakh citizens participating within just 26 hours of its launch. Designed as an interactive platform for public engagement, the survey invites people to share their views on a wide range of issues, from national security and digital governance to youth development and cultural pride. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Your views matter the most! Take part in this survey on the NaMo App and let us know how you view India's growth journey over the last 11 years. #11YearsOfSeva — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2025 The Jan Man Survey is part of a broader push by the Modi government to involve citizens more actively in the democratic process. By enabling people to directly express their views on government initiatives and national priorities, the survey aims to make policymaking more responsive and inclusive. It is accessible through multiple channels on the NaMo App, including a prominent banner on the homepage and a dedicated section under the '11 Years of Seva' module, which showcases the key achievements of the government over the past decade. The response to the survey has been both swift and widespread. Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of submissions, with over 1.4 lakh people participating, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Haryana. According to preliminary data, a striking 77 percent of respondents completed the full survey, underscoring the public's keen interest in contributing to the national conversation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The questionnaire itself is comprehensive, covering 15 themes that reflect the government's areas of focus over the past 11 years. Citizens are asked to share their views on how India's approach to counter-terrorism has evolved, how secure they feel in light of national security measures and whether India's voice is more respected on the global stage. Other questions seek feedback on digital services used under the Digital India initiative, the effectiveness of schemes like Skill India and Startup India and the tangible impact of infrastructure development on people's daily lives. The survey also touches on social themes such as women-led development with questions aimed at understanding public perception of improvements in this area. Respondents are invited to evaluate how connected they feel to India's cultural heritage, the responsiveness of elected representatives and how aligned current progress is with their vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. The survey also asks citizens to reflect on their sense of involvement and inspiration in contributing to the country's development journey. In launching the Jan Man Survey, the NaMo App has not only facilitated a large-scale data collection exercise but also deepened the government's outreach to citizens through a tech-enabled, participatory model. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With Phase I of the initiative already yielding a wealth of insights, the survey is expected to continue drawing responses from across the country in the days to come.
NDTV
10-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Democracy Goes Digital: Survey On Modi Government's 11 Years Gets 5 Lakh Responses In A Day
Marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 11 years in office, the NaMo app has launched the Jan Man Survey, an interactive platform enabling citizens to directly contribute to national discourse. The app has registered more than five lakh responses from across India within 26 hours of its launch. "The unique survey is designed to actively engage people in the democratic process, empowering them to express their opinions on key national issues and government initiatives," said the government. Earlier, the Prime Minister urged the citizens to "let us know how you view India's growth journey". Your views matter the most! Take part in this survey on the NaMo App and let us know how you view India's growth journey over the last 11 years. #11YearsOfSeva — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2025 "Your views matter the most! Take part in this survey on the NaMo App and let us know how you view India's growth journey over the last 11 years," PM Modi had posted on X on Monday, the day he had taken the oath of office in this third term in 2024. The issues range from governance and national security to youth empowerment and cultural pride. The Survey, says the government, exemplifies the Narendra Modi government's commitment to participatory governance by inviting direct input from citizens on major policy areas and developmental initiatives. Hosted on the NaMo app, this survey allows people to influence future policies through their feedback. Participation in the survey is quite simple and is accessible through the NaMo app. Nationwide participation: A snapshot Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of responses, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Haryana. A notable 77 per cent of participants have completed the entire survey, underlining the seriousness and engagement of the public. Top performing states by responses: Uttar Pradesh - 1,41,150 responses Maharashtra - 65,775 responses Tamil Nadu - 62,580 responses Gujarat - 43,590 responses Haryana - 29,985 responses The survey asks citizens to reflect on India's journey under the Narendra Modi government, covering a broad spectrum of topics. The 15 questions that were put out for the feedback are as follows: How has India's approach to counterterrorism evolved in the last decade? How secure do you feel as a citizen, considering the government's actions against national security threats? Do you believe India's voice is being heard and respected more internationally today than before? Which of the following developments since 2014 do you consider most significant for India? Which of the following Digital India products or services have you used most in the past 12 months? With the vision of 'Women-led Development', what are the most significant improvements that you have witnessed? How have government initiatives like Skill India, Startup India, and reforms in education expanded the scope of opportunities for youth? In your opinion, how has the 'Make in India' initiative impacted the manufacturing sector? Which of the following has made you feel proud and more connected to our culture and heritage? Which of the following visions for India's growth do you feel most aligned with? Which of the following initiatives do you believe have been truly transformational with respect to governance and national growth? Which of the following infrastructure developments have you or your family personally benefited from in the past few years? How would you assess the presence and responsiveness of your local and national representative in addressing public concerns in your area? How would you evaluate the progress toward building a Viksit Bharat and its alignment with your aspirations? To what extent do you feel inspired and involved in contributing to India's development journey? "The Jan Man Survey is not just a questionnaire -- it's a democratic instrument aimed at building a more inclusive and responsive government. By gathering real-time feedback on its decade-long governance and vision for the future, the Narendra Modi administration aims to ensure that policy continues to be shaped by the people and for the people," sai the government. The survey stands as a testament to the power of digital engagement and the evolving nature of governance in India's digital democracy, it added
