Women power Jal Jeevan Mission in UP, play vital role in ensuring clean water supply in 97,000 villages

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:11 PM

Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) The Jal Jeevan Mission, a Central flagship scheme, has become a major source of income for women in Uttar Pradesh as they have become key ‘drivers’ in ensuring supply of clean tap water in more than 90,000 villages in the state. This has also resulted in their large-scale employment and turning the opportunity into a major source of employment.

'People judge governments by performance': Padma Shri awardee lauds PM Modi's 12-year tenure, India's rise globally

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:41 PM

Saharanpur, May 27 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Bharat Bhushan on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as visible transformation across sectors during the completion of 12 years of the Modi government, saying development, cultural revival and India's growing stature on the global stage reflected the leadership of the Prime Minister.