Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2014

PM Modi accentuates promoting Tourism, ‘Clean India’ campaign to be launched on October 2

August 15, 2014

PM Narendra Modi stressed on the need to promote tourism saying it provides employment to the poorest of the poor. He pointed out ‘filthiness’ in the country as a big obstacle in promoting tourism and our national character. He observed that even ..

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PM Modi emphasizes on “Digital India”

August 15, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his maiden Independence Day speech from the Red Fort shared his dream of a “Digital India”. He wondered what a quality education the children in villages will get, if all the villages of India are ..

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PM Modi announced “Sānsad Adarsh Grām Yojana”

August 15, 2014

While delivering his maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a scheme on behalf of the Member of Parliament- ‘Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana’. He called upon the Members of Parliament (MPs) ..

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India’s future lies in manufacturing with ‘Zero-Defect and Zero-Effect’: PM Narendra Modi

August 15, 2014

PM Narendra Modi, in his maiden speech from Red Fort, stressed on achieving economic self-reliance, saying the country should strive to become a manufacturing hub for global investors with ‘Zero-defect products and Zero-effect’ on environment. He invited global investors to ..

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PM Modi indicates creation of a new body to replace Planning Commission

August 15, 2014

During his speech on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a radical measure to replace the Planning Commission with a new body in a short span of time. Mr. Modi said the new institution would foster cooperative federalism, facilitate ..

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PM Modi' announces "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana" on Independence Day

August 15, 2014

In his maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi announced a new financial scheme named ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’ to help the poor open bank accounts which will come bundled with a ..

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Independence Day: Modi's mantras for new India

August 15, 2014

Addressing India on the occasion of country’s 68th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi made a sensational and motivational speech using catchy slogans expressing his vision and mantras for building a new India. Excerpts from his speech: Pradhan Sevak: “Today Indians, ..

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PM Modi does away with bullet-proof shield at Red Fort

August 15, 2014

Breaking the three-decade old practice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his Independence Day speech without the protection of any bullet-proof shield from the parapets of Red Fort. The last time a PM did so was the late Indira Gandhi. Ever since ..

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