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Becoming self-reliant in defence sector: PM Modi
PM Modi says, "We are becoming self-reliant in the defence sector. Today, we have our own identity in defence equipment manufacturing. India is emerging as a defence manufacturing hub."
About 10 crore new women have joined self help groups: PM Modi
About 10 crore new women have joined self-help groups and have become integral to family decision-making, contributing to broader social change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort and hailed women empowerment.
"We are proud to see that women are becoming economically self-reliant," Modi said.
"When women become self-reliant, they participate in family decision-making processes, which will ensure significant social transformation," he said.
Modi drew a parallel between the global success of Indian CEOs and the achievements of women in these self-help groups, remarking, "While our CEOs gain global recognition, one crore women are becoming Lakhpati Didis." He also said the government has decided to allocate between Rs 10 and 20 lakh to these groups.
"So far, Rs 9 lakh crore have been provided to support our women's self-help groups," Modi said.
PM Modi hails India's 'vibrant' space sector
India's "vibrant" space sector is playing a key role in making India a strong nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, Modi also said his government has made many reforms in the space sector, liberating it from the restrictions of the past "Hundreds of start-ups have come up in the space sector. It is becoming vibrant. It is playing a key role in making India a strong nation." "We have made many reforms in the space sector. We have liberated it from the restrictions of the past," the prime minister said.
Indian banks among select strong banks globally: PM Modi
Indian banks are among the few banks that are strong globally, owing to major reforms undertaken by his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort, the Prime Minister said a strong banking system gives strength to the formal economy.
He said that earlier the banking sector was going through tough times, but there is growth in the segment.
"Just imagine what was the condition of our banking sector. There was no growth, no expansion, and there was no faith (in the banking system). Our banks were going through difficult times...We took big reforms to make the banking sector strong. Today, because of the reforms, our banks are among the few strong banks globally," Modi said.
He emphasised that a strong banking system is crucial to fulfil the needs of the middle class, farmers, homebuyers, startups, and the MSME sector.
Govt working to make women independent: PM Modi
PM Modi says, "In last 10 years, 10 crore women joined women self-help groups. 10 crore women are becoming financially independent. When women become financially independent they become part of the decision-making system in a household leading to social change...Till now, 9 lakh crores have been given to self-help groups in the country."
Independence Day: RSS chief hoists national flag at Sangh headquarters in Nagpur
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday hoisted the national flag at the Sangh headquarters here to celebrate the 78th Independence Day.
A number of RSS volunteers and pracharaks were also present during the event, which took place in Mahal area of the city amid tight security.
The RSS will hold a programme on the occasion of the Independence Day at Dr Hedgewar Smarak Samiti in Reshimbagh area here, where the organisation's general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale will be the chief guest.
The RSS volunteers will also carry out 'path sanchalan' (march past) in various parts of the city in the evening.