From Gujarat Skill Development Mission to Skill India Mission, more than 60 million youth empowered so far

IANS | September 25, 2025 8:02 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) What began as a state-level initiative in Gujarat in 2009 has now grown into a nationwide movement. The Gujarat Skill Development Mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, has laid the foundation for what is today known as the Skill India Mission—a transformative national programme that has empowered more than 60 million youth across the country.

11 years of ‘Make in India’: Former CIC R.K. Mathur credits PM Modi’s bold reforms

IANS | September 25, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Former Chief Information Commissioner R.K. Mathur on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign has redefined the country’s growth story by breaking decades of stagnation in defence and industrial sectors and turning the initiative into a national mission of self-reliance and global competitiveness.

Gujarat: Bhanuben Babaria participates in 'Cleanliness drive' under 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in Gandhinagar

IANS | September 25, 2025 7:49 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) As part of the nationwide celebration marking 11 years of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Centre has launched ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2025’ as a ‘Swachhata Utsav’, with activities taking place from September 17 to October 31. In this spirit, Gujarat Women and Child Development Minister Bhanuben Babaria took part in a major cleanliness initiative organised by the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation on Thursday.

Gujarat: Forest soil health card launched, aimed at improving quality of forests

IANS | September 25, 2025 7:34 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Gujarat Forest development on Thursday launched ‘Forest Soil Health Card’, a first-of-its-kind initiative in 28 territorial divisions of the state.

Gujarat: Olpad Bus Depot launches cleanliness drive under 'Seva Pakhwada'

IANS | September 25, 2025 7:16 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) To promote hygiene and civic responsibility, the Olpad Bus Depot in Gujarat launched a large-scale cleanliness drive on Thursday under the 'Seva Pakhwada' initiative, marking the celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.

PM Modi interacts with entrepreneurs at UP International Trade Show, praises work

IANS | September 25, 2025 6:48 PM

Greater Noida (UP), Sep 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida on Thursday, held interactions with several entrepreneurs showcasing their products and initiatives at the event.

North East's heritage on full display at PM's Mementos e-Auction 2025

IANS | September 25, 2025 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) There is a strong representation of art and culture from the North East in the Prime Minister's Mementos e-Auction 2025 that is offering 1,300 special items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from across the country, an official said on Thursday.

Delhi CM launches 11 CATS ambulances, organ donation portal

IANS | September 25, 2025 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Launching Delhi's own organ donation portal, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday dedicated 11 new Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) to the people, promising to induct another 53 such life-saving emergency vehicles in October.

PM Modi cites Cong-era examples, explains why this is 'GST Savings festival'

IANS | September 25, 2025 5:13 PM

Jaipur, Sep 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a large public gathering in Rajasthan's Banswara on Thursday, contrasted the Congress era with the current BJP government's reforms, saying the country is now celebrating a 'GST Savings Festival'.

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 1.22 lakh crore in Rajasthan's Banswara, slams Congress

IANS | September 25, 2025 4:14 PM

Jaipur, Sep 25 (IANS) Inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1.22 lakh crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress for ignoring the country's energy needs, highlighting his government's achievement of giving free power to 2.5 crore households since 2014.

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From Gujarat Skill Development Mission to Skill India Mission, more than 60 million youth empowered so far

11 years of ‘Make in India’: Former CIC R.K. Mathur credits PM Modi’s bold reforms

Gujarat: Bhanuben Babaria participates in 'Cleanliness drive' under 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign in Gandhinagar

Gujarat: Forest soil health card launched, aimed at improving quality of forests

Gujarat: Olpad Bus Depot launches cleanliness drive under 'Seva Pakhwada'

PM Modi interacts with entrepreneurs at UP International Trade Show, praises work

North East's heritage on full display at PM's Mementos e-Auction 2025

Delhi CM launches 11 CATS ambulances, organ donation portal

PM Modi cites Cong-era examples, explains why this is 'GST Savings festival'

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 1.22 lakh crore in Rajasthan's Banswara, slams Congress

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