Women on wings: How Drone Didi yojana empowered Khushbu Yadav in UP's Prayagraj

IANS | June 10, 2025 9:57 PM

Prayagraj, June 10 (IANS) The "NaMo Drone Didi Yojana", which is an initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a game-changer for women living in rural pockets across India. In what was once backward and rural regions where women were confined to household roles only even after completing their education, the scheme is now ushering in a new era of financial independence and technological inclusion.

Drone Didis of Tripura: Empowering fields, uplifting futures

IANS | June 10, 2025 8:57 PM

Agartala, June 10 (IANS) Rupali Sur Dey, a determined woman from Dukli, Tripura, stood proudly among a select group of five women chosen under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary ‘Drone Didi’ initiative. Her journey was highlighted during an exhibition in Agartala which was organised to celebrate 11 years of PM Modi's leadership. In the exhibition, Rupali and her training partners showcased their growing expertise in drone technology.

Indian diaspora in UK applauds PM Modi govt's 11-year milestone

IANS | June 10, 2025 6:35 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 11 transformative years at the helm of the Union government, members of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) are coming forward to express their admiration and pride in the nation’s progress under his leadership.

MP: PMEGP empowers Neemuch entrepreneurs to become self-reliant, job creators

IANS | June 10, 2025 5:28 PM

Neemuch, June 10 (IANS) The Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has emerged as a game-changer for aspiring entrepreneurs across the country, instilling confidence and promoting self-reliance by providing financial support in the form of loans and subsidies to set up small and micro-scale industries.

From J&K to Jharkhand, every region has seen transformation under PM Modi’s leadership: Irani

IANS | June 10, 2025 5:19 PM

Ranchi, June 10 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi-led NDA government completes 11 years in office, former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday highlighted what she described as “historic achievements” under the Prime Minister's leadership, from financial inclusion to women's empowerment. She further said that every region of the country witnessed transformational change under his leadership.

UP: Jaunpur resident shares how he saved Rs 10,000 in two months with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

IANS | June 10, 2025 5:15 PM

Jaunpur, June 10 (IANS) The Central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched earlier this year, is already delivering significant financial relief to households across the country. In Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur, a resident has reported saving nearly Rs 10,000 on electricity bills in just two months, thanks to the installation of solar panels under this scheme.